GrumpyOldGuy Posted January 28, 2012 Share I reckon he had tons of talent, as a climber and descender - mtb world champ after all - which may have required being a little dirty, but probably nowhere near as dirty as winning the tour in those days. He's probably just a bit past it (36 I think?) and suffering from being out of it for so many years. Yeah, 37 actually, probably getting on a bit now for the big action at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Tour San de Luis: 'Berto continues good form.Takes 2nd stage win -summit finish. *** Surely, the verdict is due this week. You know what 'dale, I like 'Berto, he has a good attitude to life, he could have whined and cried about how badly he was done by, and how poor the system is, and blamed the world for his woes, heavens knows he has had to put up with his share of poor press and cynical detractors along the road ..........but he didnt, he picked himself up, dusted himself off, got back on his bike and continued to win race's, I have never heard him bemoan any incident, even when Bruyneel and Armstrong dragged him backwards through the bushes, he stayed his course, he never made a scene, he just puts these issues behind him and gets on with life, I can admire that attitude in anyone, it shows strength of character, which is a damn rare thing these days. Whatever happens, it wont change the fact he is an athlete at the very top of his game, arguably the best in the world right now at his discipline, and if he is suspended, I think the sport will be the poorer for it. Edited January 28, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 29, 2012 Share Good post, GOG... It is admirable.Continuing the hard yards of training and the lime light of racing whilst the administrative/political mess continues. When I climb a hill, I most often visualize this talented rider. Really wish this matter can conclude - clarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2012 Share Verdict postponed to 06 Feb... Tch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Verdict postponed to 06 Feb... Tch! When was it due 'dale.? Yesterday I presume.? Oh well, its not that far away, after so long a week wont be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted January 31, 2012 Share http://cdn3.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2012/01/29/1/bettiniphoto_0096993_1_full_220.jpgAlberto Contador (Saxo Bank)http://cdn3.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2012/01/29/1/bettiniphoto_0096993_1_full_45.jpghttp://cdn2.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2012/01/27/2/alberto_contador_saxobank_45.jpghttp://cdn0.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2012/01/27/2/bettiniphoto_0096727_1_full_45.jpgview thumbnail galleryCAS ruling announcement imminentThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has again postponed the announcement of its decision on the doping case involving Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank). The ruling was expected by January 31 but the CAS issued a comminqué in which it "intends to publish its decision in the arbitration procedure involving the International Cycling Union (UCI), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Alberto Contador and the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) on Monday 6 February 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2012 Share When was it due 'dale.? Yesterday I presume.? Oh well, its not that far away, after so long a week wont be an issue. Yeah, at the end of Jan.Now, one week later. *Andy keeps on SMSing me to ask whether the yellow jersey is being mailed to him or not.* Edited January 31, 2012 by ' Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Yeah, at the end of Jan.Now, one week later. *Andy keeps on SMSing me to ask whether the yellow jersey is being mailed to him or not.* - Naa, I dont think so, let him know he first has to actually win before he gets the Jersey. Winning by default doesn't count anyway. Speaking of Andy, where is he, while 'Berto is out winning stages and challenging for the overall, it appears Andy is at home watching TV.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2012 Share - Naa, I dont think so, let him know he first has to actually win before he gets the Jersey. Winning by default doesn't count anyway. Speaking of Andy, where is he, while 'Berto is out winning stages and challenging for the overall, it appears Andy is at home watching TV.? Last reports were of a training camp in Spain. A few weeks ago.No racing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Last reports were of a training camp in Spain. A few weeks ago.No racing though. Hmm, well right there is perhaps the reason he dont have a yellow jersey hanging in the cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted January 31, 2012 Share Ouch !Final Results1 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Omega Pharma-QuickStep 26:32:55 2 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Team Saxo Bank 0:00:46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Hmm, well right there is perhaps the reason he dont have a yellow jersey hanging in the cupboard. Yeah, he's too in love with his brother to concentrate on the race at hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2012 Share Ouch !Final Results1 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Omega Pharma-QuickStep 26:32:55 2 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Team Saxo Bank 0:00:46 Impressive, Levi.He might be a surprize at the Grand Tours this year.Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2012 Share Yeah, he's too in love with his brother to concentrate on the race at hand? Another love sandwich on the Tour de France podium with Cadel coming up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Another love sandwich on the Tour de France podium with Cadel coming up? Cute. Cadel won't make top five this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2012 Share Cute. Cadel won't make top five this year. My top 3, at this stage BertoVroem-Vroem!Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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