I started to watch cycling in 2008 and 2009, although I only watched the tdf in these years. In 2008 I sticked by kohl (of course because I am austrian) and in 2009 I had the decision between AC and Schleck and of course I choose Andy. Not the luckiest decisions of my life
However to return to the topic, I think the reason why contador is so popular is that he is one of the guys who still attack and with that I mean risky attacks. I doubt that someone like froome had attacked on monte ologno, in this years giro. Contador is someone who accelerates as often as possible and tries everything to shake off his rivals even when he knows that he is probably weaker because sometimes it pays off (fuente de). Personally he still isn't one of my favorites but the last years showed me why he is so popular and even I changed my mind from: don't like him at all. To: Not my favorite rider but great sportsmen, whome I don't want to miss in a gt.
ps: This forum has over 150 replies in two days I think thats answer enough if you want to know how popular contador is
However to return to the topic, I think the reason why contador is so popular is that he is one of the guys who still attack and with that I mean risky attacks. I doubt that someone like froome had attacked on monte ologno, in this years giro. Contador is someone who accelerates as often as possible and tries everything to shake off his rivals even when he knows that he is probably weaker because sometimes it pays off (fuente de). Personally he still isn't one of my favorites but the last years showed me why he is so popular and even I changed my mind from: don't like him at all. To: Not my favorite rider but great sportsmen, whome I don't want to miss in a gt.
ps: This forum has over 150 replies in two days I think thats answer enough if you want to know how popular contador is