Vuelta a Andalucia (Ruta Del Sol) 2.HC // 18.2 - 22.2

[Arredondo]

Froome quite a annoying rider the last year. Constantly waiting too much to give all during a climb, today again.

 

[Publicus]

Let the excuses begin.....

 

[Jelantik]

for someone who says he is 1.5kg heavier and lost little weight that he would like to have.. that is a sharp performance by him. what's that.. 7km attacked or something? basso did proof very good signing.. after all letting go roche isn't such a bad thing. Froomey isn't that bad either. Tour will be epic!

 

[LaFlorecita]

Who was 3rd? An Ag2r guy?

it was Bardet

 

[rhubroma]

Hopefully youtube will have video footage soon. Maybe tomorrow?

 

[Netserk]

Faster than Nibali and all others (except Horner) in 2013.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Crazy performance from Contador and big blow for Froome so early in the season.If Froome doesn't step up his game Contador can actually make the double this year.

Of course Froome will up his game, it's Feb not July, same for Alberto of course. Froome has already proved several times over the last year he isn't mentally weak so this won't affect him. He got beat by the better guy today, onto the next round.

 

[Rollthedice]

Now, imagine Contador is not in the race, or he is in 2013 form so Froome wins with 1:40 to second. Surely alien. Thing is Froome is the same but this time the real alien is back.

 

[vedrafjord]

Given the season goals I expected an inverse display of form from the top duo.
No deceiving here, I have to admit.

Not sure what you mean? Contador's aiming for Giro but Froome doesn't have to peak til Tour if all else equal, it's not that unexpected.

 

[infeXio]

Hopefully youtube will have video footage soon. Maybe tomorrow?

Usually on youtube in the evening - was the case yesterday

 

[indianfanboy]

Faster than Nibali and all others (except Horner) in 2013.

Can you give the times and comparison

 

[thehook]

Froome quite a annoying rider the last year. Constantly waiting too much to give all during a climb, today again.

Takes bit for the last sip to kick in.

 

[Coat-O]

Recorded the finale.

It looks like Contador was soft pedaling for the last 300 metres. Why would he that? Doesn't every second count in psychological war?

 

[rhubroma]

Usually on youtube in the evening - was the case yesterday

Thanks and I certainly hope so!

 

[indianfanboy]

Now, imagine Contador is not in the race, or he is in 2013 form so Froome wins with 1:40 to second. Surely alien. Thing is Froome is the same but this time the real alien is back.

Contador is the Predator

 

[vedrafjord]

Crazy performance from Contador and big blow for Froome so early in the season.If Froome doesn't step up his game Contador can actually make the double this year.

Can think of at least two other riders who'd take exception to that...

 

[etymology]

Didn't see any of it. However, if Froome was able to contain his losses to just 19 sec., then he made his effort very well. Contador, to the contrary, evidently was not able to hold the wattage over the haul.

au contraire! after basso/contador gapped the field on the short descent , contador made his move, then rode his pace. froome rode his pace - just did not crank up his pace until way later in climb. contador held his wattage, maybe even eased up when he knew he had it in the bag. also, the flattish final 500m favor froome.

i think both contador and froome did a-ok today. and tomorrow is another day!F

 

[Publicus]

Now, imagine Contador is not in the race, or he is in 2013 form so Froome wins with 1:40 to second. Surely alien. Thing is Froome is the same but this time the real alien is back.

Lol. Too cute.

 

[Netserk]

Can you give the times and comparison

http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/02/brutal-contador-exhibition-on-hazallanas.html

Alto de Hazallanas


2015:7,3 km@9,6%---23:39---average speed 18.52 km/h(Alberto Contador)
2013:7,3 km@9,6%---23:22---average speed 18.74 km/h(Chris Horner)

 

[infeXio]

Can't wait for the giro with Basso and Contador ))))

 

[Coat-O]

Faster than Nibali and all others (except Horner) in 2013.

Are you serious? Not faster than Horner? We are early in the season, but the idea of Horner would have been able to beat the dueling giants, Contador and Froome is just crazy.

 

[Carols]

The panache of the the man is incredible...oh 7km, here I go, come and catch me Very credible performance by Froome, there is just no quit in that one. Bodes well for some grand battles and viewing for us this season.

Meanwhile Alberto rocks on, he will be deadly this season!

 

[sir fly]

Not sure what you mean? Contador's aiming for Giro but Froome doesn't have to peak til Tour if all else equal, it's not that unexpected.

This form is already good enough for the Giro.
Both tt and uphill.

 

[indianfanboy]

17 secs slower than Horner and so early in the season..this season wil be epic

 

[Netserk]

Contador is the Predator

I have come to the conclusion that they are two different aliens. Froome is ET while Berto is the Giger/real alien.