Teams & Riders Nairo Quintana discussion thread

[ILovecycling]

I think he'd rathe rgo for a top 3 in the giro than slaving for Quintana. His ego won't allow him to ride for someone else until he is 40

Still better than Horner tho

 

[Afrank]

I dont think Valverde will ever ride Giro tho.

He was considering riding it this year, but management decided Quintana would be leader for it.

 

[ILovecycling]

Nairo Quintana quiere el doblete: “La idea es ganar la Vuelta a España”
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=73178

Los próximos años ya nos dedicaremos al Tour de Francia&#8221]

 

[Froomster]

Interesting that in the comparison posted by Vayer showing that alien Froome climbed Ventoux 25 seconds faster than juiced Armstrong and Pantani in 2000, that Quintana crossed the line at almost the same time as Pantani:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbO_te8cv7c

The third guy across the line last year (Mikel Nieve) would have placed seventh in 2000.

 

[therealtimshady]

Interesting that in the comparison posted by Vayer showing that alien Froome climbed Ventoux 25 seconds faster than juiced Armstrong and Pantani in 2000, that Quintana crossed the line at almost the same time as Pantani:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbO_te8cv7c

The third guy across the line last year (Mikel Nieve) would have placed seventh in 2000.

But froome Quintana etc had a tailwind for most of the climb - pantani etc had a massive headwind

 

[ILovecycling]

But froome Quintana etc had a tailwind for most of the climb - pantani etc had a massive headwind

That doesnt mean Nairo won't be a best climber since pantani,and I believe that was a point

 

[Afrank]

Froomster, your link would be better posted in the clinic.

 

[ILovecycling]

Found a great pic of Nairo

edit: sorry for size,dont know how to convert it

 

[Escarabajo]

LOL. Very nice picture.

Just to add that Boyaca is the region which basic economy is based on agriculture, but mostly known for its potatoes, just like Idaho in the US. So that is the main reason for the caricature.

 

[ILovecycling]

LOL. Very nice picture.

Just to add that Boyaca is the region which basic economy is based on agriculture, but mostly known for its potatoes, just like Idaho in the US. So that is the main reason for the caricature.

Thanks,good to know.And it looks like colombians use the nickname naironman most,even in commentary,interesting

 

[ILovecycling]

Al respecto del colombiano del Movistar Team apuntó que “el es muy fuerte en montaña pero no es completo, tiene puntos débiles y, en este Tour, tendría curiosidad de verle en el pavés”. Y recordó el polémico episodio del Giro de Italia. “No sé si Quintana se comportó bien en el descenso del Stelvio, para mí él no estuvo bien, nada estuvo muy claro aquel día”, recordó.

Im so looking forward to their next GT meeting,Nibali has no clue what a real great climber can do.

 

[movingtarget]

Im so looking forward to their next GT meeting,Nibali has no clue what a real great climber can do.

Quintana against Froome in the Vuelta could be pretty entertaining. Throw in Evans, Horner maybe Uran if he is riding, Hesjedal, Martin amongst others. Contador sounds unlikely. Should be a good battle for the top 5.

 

[IronCQ]

Im so looking forward to their next GT meeting,Nibali has no clue what a real great climber can do.

Yes, he won 3 GTs by pure luck, riding pro for many years, I'm sure he has really no idea....why don't you go and show him?

 

[Netserk]

Yes, he won 3 GTs by pure luck, riding pro for many years, I'm sure he has really no idea....why don't you go and show him?

Who would you say is the best climber of those he beat in those three GTs? Uran? Pinot? Mosquera?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Who would you say is the best climber of those he beat in those three GTs? Uran? Pinot? Mosquera?

think the original statement was that Nibali has no idea what a great climber can do. This is a weird statement since he has ridden with both Schleck and AC in their prime (not beaten them, but definately knows what they can do)

 

[IronCQ]

It's obvious Nairo, Chris, Alberto are great climbers, and I'm sure Vincenzo knows what to expect from them.

think the original statement was that Nibali has no idea what a great climber can do. This is a weird statement since he has ridden with both Schleck and AC in their prime (not beaten them, but definately knows what they can do)

Perfectly understood.

As for Netserk question, i have no idea, but Uran and Pinot aren't that bad.

 

[Afrank]

Yes, he won 3 GTs by pure luck, riding pro for many years, I'm sure he has really no idea....why don't you go and show him?

He won those GT's on much much more then luck. He did work hard for those wins and won them deservedly.

 

[Netserk]

He won those GT's on much much more then luck. He did work hard for those wins and won them deservedly.

 

[Super Voeckler]

Quintana has got t be the most south american looking person ever

 

[Afrank]

I didn't say he wasn't lucky that some opponents didn't crash out. Nibali does seem to have a skill in staying out of trouble in GT's. But winning wasn't entirely due to luck.

Look at the cobblestone stage for example, that was just all out racing.

 

[Climbing]

Quintana has got t be the most south american looking person ever

After Speedy Gonzales!

 

[Sciocco]

After Speedy Gonzales!

Speedy is from Mexico.

 

[cineteq]

Actually, he's from Mexico (North America)

After Speedy Gonzales!

 

[Climbing]

Damn it! Whatever

 

[tristecsinamigos]

Quintana has got t be the most south american looking person ever

how so? South America is one of the most multi-ethnic areas of the World...