Spanish climber Alberto Contador increasingly unstoppable, the rider with the nickname Espistolero back victory, becoming the fastest on Stage 16 Giro d'Italia 2011.
Stage 16 Giro d'Italia 2011 is the Individual Time Trial Stage with path length reaches 12.7km, start heading Nevegal Belluno, the interesting part of this stage is the Time Trial took place on the track is uphill.
After a fierce fight in the trilogy moutain stage 13, 14 and 15, riders get a rest day. Race back in Stage Time Trial.
Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey appear to remain attached in the hands of Contador. Impressive appearance distage 9 to Contador won Maglia Rosa, again repeated in stages 13.14 and 15. Stage Three of the mountain jersey Contender like Vicenzo Nibali, Michael Scarponi not able to keep skills Contador climber.
Not enough to show the ability tanjakannya in mountain stage, Contador again repeat distage Nevegal ITT Stage 16. Contador became the fastest with a record time of 28 minutes 55 seconds. The second position is achieved by rival Vincenzo Nibali 34 seconds adrift.
Veteran Italian rider Stefano Garzelli was 30 years old, he became the fastest to the jersey Contender began to take the start. Jose Rujano also featured a surprise by beating time Garzelli.
Runner-up Michael Scarphoni Overal Classification (Lampre), became the fastest-3 to 38 seconds adrift of Contador. Alberto Contador was only able to be the fastest of the 13 on the first check point, the record is far behind its rivals. But when the race entered the track Contador climbs back the lead and finish with the fastest time.
Some riders distage 16 appears wearing a black ribbon dilengan them, Vincenzo Nibali and Alberto Contador looks to give tribute to Xavier Tondo who was killed in an accident at his home, Xavier Tondo is a former racer Cervelo Test Team which is currently strengthening movi Star Team.
Results of Giro d'Italia 2011 Stage 16 Belluno - Nevegal 12.7km
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) 0:28:55 SunGard Saxo Bank
2 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:34
3 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:00:38
4 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) 0:00:39 Androni Giocattoli
5 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone 0:00:46
6 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:00:49 Astana Pro Team
7 Denis Menchov (Rus) 0:00:52 Geox-TMC
8 Marco Pinotti (Ita) HTC-Highroad 0:00:58
9 Branislau Samoilau (BLR) 0:00:59 Team Movistar
10 Vladimir Miholjevic (Cro) Acqua & Sapone 0:01:04
General classification after stage 16
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard 62:43:37
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:04:58
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:05:45
4 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:07:35
5 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) 0:09:18 Androni Giocattoli
6 Ituralde Mikel Nieve (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:09:22
7 Denis Menchov (Rus) 0:09:38 Geox-TMC
8 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:09:47 Astana Pro Team
9 Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) 0:10:25 Team Katusha
10 Igor Anton Hernandez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:10:58
anyone can stop contador | Result Giro d"italia 2011 Stage 16
Contador Wins Vuelta Murcia 2011
Alberto Contador won the 2011 Vuelta a Murcia / Tour of Murcia on Sunday in his second competition since avoiding a doping ban.
The three-time Tour de France champion defended the lead from Saturday's mountain stage by winning the 7.7-mile time trial in Murcia.
The Team Saxo Bank-SunGard rider finished with an overall time of 9 hours, 27 minutes, 18 seconds.
"I'm immensely happy about this victory," Contador commented after the finish and continued "It proves that I have been doing my preparations perfectly."
Contador added "More importantly, I'm really happy about being with this team. Everyone's really supportive and together we have the strength to conquer several more magnificent victories in the future."
"Alberto does a perfect time trial and simply underlines his great condition. The victory is a relief for him and for the team. His presence alone has an outstanding effect on our younger riders, Manuele and Jaroslaw who both did outstanding performances today," Team Saxo Bank-SunGard sports director Dan Frost commented after today's decisive time trial won by Contador.
Frenchman Jerome Coppel was 11 seconds behind for Team Saur Sojason, while Russia's Dennis Mechov, riding for Team Rabobank, was third at 17 seconds off the pace.
Contador had tested positive for clenbuterol but was later cleared of wrongdoing by the Spanish cycling federation. The International Cycling Union (UCI) said it will decide by March 24 whether to appeal the Spanish federation's decision.
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CONTADOR IS SCARY STRONG
Contador was with Saxo Bank-SunGard at the velodrome in Mallorca on Saturday morning to hone his time trial form. The Spaniard’s Danish teammate, Nicki Sørensen, is impressed all-round with the level Contador has shown in his first month with the team.
“I’ve never seen anyone ride as strongly in training as he does. Never. And I’ve been riding for a long time and together with a lot of good cyclists,” he says.
According to Sørensen, no other member of the team can compare with the Spaniard.
“He’s scary strong. In a class above all of us,” said the Dane, meaning that no one shoud fear for Contador’s form, even though the reigning Tour de France winner had to take an involuntary break from cycling because of his clenbuterol case.
“I have no fears about his form. Certainly not. I’ve never seen anything like it. I think it’ll be fun to ride for him in the big races.”
Alberto Contador DOPING CASE MAKING FINAL DEFENSE
Saxo Bank, SunGard filed his final plea to overturn the ban on appearing one year to Alberto Contador, clenbuterol doping-related cases that experienced when competing in the event TDF 2010 when still defend Astana.
Results showed a positive doping test clenbuterol on the part of Contador, but the Spanish rider is doing a defense that that has occurred because of contaminated meat., "No fault or negligence" on his side.
Contador could miss the third title of the Tour de France and he really missed the race this year if a one-year suspension upheld then Contador still threatened not to appear. Standard doping penalty is a two-year ban, but the Spanish cycling federation chose to give one-year sentence.
"With a final defense document, we expect a change in the decision," said Contador Spain Spanish national radio on Monday night. "The rule that says athletes must demonstrate responsibility and negligence, and sanctions will be applied."
Clenbuterol was found in samples taken on July 21, 2010.
Traces of drugs were found in tests performed during the next three days, but the disciplinary committee dismissed the notion that Spain and they besikukuh these substances will be lost more than 3 days.
Contador defense document section, one of which is to take the case of French tennis player Richard Gasquet, who can avoid sanctions ban after proving he inadvertently swallowed the cocaine after kissing a woman at a nightclub.
All depends on the final decision is expected this weekend, but the final decision can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport by Contador, of the UCI or WADA.
"An athlete tested positive for clenbuterol in Mexico, where the clenbuterol used in cattle, but the meat contained in the European Union through a more complex control and illegal substances used to fatten livestock. Substance is not at all I have ever used and we can expect that there is due to contaminated meat, "said Contador.
Clenbuterol has been banned since 1996 and appears only once in 83 203 samples of animals tested by the European Union countries in 2008 and 2009, with zero positive cases in Spain of 19 431 samples analyzed.
Contador and SaxoBank-SunGard also asked the Spanish Cycling disciplinary committee to consider "the principle of equality" when taking samples of athletes.
Contador said he received messages of support from Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, who also struggled ever experienced a similar doping case in Italy.
"At first it was a nightmare, but now I can only feel disappointed," said Contador. "But I still have hope."
Alberto Contador Should Get Maximum Ban if He Doped
Pro road cyclist Alberto Contador and track athletes involved in Operation Galgo should receive maximum bans if they are found guilty of doping, Spanish Olympic Committee president Alejandro Blanco said Thursday.
Contador is facing a two-year ban and being stripped of his third Tour de France title after failing a doping test during this year's Tour de France. Fourteen people are implicated in Galgo, including world steeplechase champion Marta Dominguez.
"In the case of Contador and any other athletes - maximum sanction when we know" if they are guilty, Blanco said in an interview and added "When it's proven an athlete has doped, there is no debate - authorities need to act."
While all results are usually annulled and prize money can be paid back with a doping sanction, Blanco was also open to the suggestion that Spanish athletes pay back grants earned from the state to assist in training.
"If they are shown to be guilty then there's no debate, they have to return everything," Blanco said from COE's Madrid headquarters. "Take away the grant and, even, try to make them pay back the money."
Despite backing Contador after news of his failed test, Blanco dismissed any notion the Spanish cyclist would get preferential treatment after the cycling federation's president also came out in support. Contador tested positive for clenbuterol, which he has blamed on contaminated meat.
"Until it is proven that an athlete has doped, you can't criticize the athlete," Blanco said. "There is not a single doubt over the ability of our disciplinary committees in any Spanish federation. They respect the rules in that sense, so people can rest assured."
Blanco was concerned over the fallout of Galgo, a Spanish Civil Guard investigation, which has divided Spanish track and field and accused Dominguez of being a supplier of performance-enhancing drugs. But he didn't expect recent scandals to affect the country's sports image as it considers bids to host the 2020 or 2024 Games.
Madrid lost to London for 2012 and Rio de Janeiro for 2016. Barcelona and Zaragoza are considering bids for the 2022 Winter Games.
Blanco insisted Spain was at the forefront of the battle on doping.
"Nobody fights against doping more than Spain does," he said.
UCI PRESIDENT PAT MCQUAID REQUESTED ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR DOPING CASES EPO
Pat McQuaid, UCI president has a desire to reform sanctions for the use of EPO in sport cycling racing, he insisted that cycling is the cleanest sport.
Pat McQuaid told the French newspaper L'Equipe of France on Monday that he supports doubling suspend riders who test positive for EPO.
The sentence which was originally only two years was extended to four years. Pat
McQuaid also commented on the development of case-SunGard Clenbuterol SaxoBank rider Alberto Contador, Alberto Contador's doping case of doping will not be completed until later this year
"Personally, I support the addition of the suspension for the rider who violate the rules of EPO," said McQuaid, "There should be a four-year ban for those who are using EPO."
"We will soon propose and invite all national cycling federations of each country, to participate and support my proposal."
Spanish cycling federation was asked to determine whether Contador will get the sanctions suspended for two years after a positive test clenbuterol at the Tour de France this year. Contador, winner of the Tour three times, blamed contaminated meat, to test positive.
"At the end of August, together with WADA, we provide Contador a chance to explain the case based version of the Contador," said McQuaid. "Twenty-four hours later, he says it is because of clenbuterol-contaminated meat and then we ask experts to conduct studies to see whether her version credible. There will be no decision before the end of this year. "
"We must make a distinction between mild and severe cases," McQuaid said. "EPO is a serious case, which should be a four-year ban, Ventolin, for example, can be six or nine months .."
In the claims that cycling is the cleanest sport of all sports, McQuaid said that most riders do not use illicit substances to enhance capabilities.
Contador cocaine is the KEY CASE
Lawyer Alberto Contador has a new weapon to defend his client. Contador caught doping problem Clenbuterol in TDF 2010, Contador was threatened with losing his title.
In addition to examples of contaminated meat Clenbuterol, Lawyer ElPistolero also use Cocaine Case that struck some of the athletes.
Case International tennis player Richard Gasquet, is an example of a successful case of cocaine doping in the WADA appeal.
Lawyer Alberto Contador Andy Ramos said the decision in that case could come "any day". Discipline committee Spain's cycling federation will decide whether the benefits of 2-year sanctions ban appears to Contador.
Gasquet is a French tennis player is one athlete who caught kokoain problem, it turns out he got banned substance by accident when kissing a woman at a nightclub.
"Experts from our side has tried to examine it, can not find anything except suspicion of contaminated meat," Ramos said in a telephone interview.
Contador Lawyers also use Clenbuterol case Dimitrij Ovtcharov, who was released from the doping by the German table tennis federation in October. The Ukrainian-born successful Ovtcharov free after successfully proving that the consumption of contaminated meat Clenbuterol.
Ovtcharov indicated as 75 picograms per milliliter of blood samples, while Contador 50 picograms per milliliter.
Contador learn Cobble Stone from the expert
Spaniard Alberto Contador is probably the best current rider, third Grand Tour has been in his title: Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana. A specially Tour de France, Contador had felt the podium as much as two times the no.1 in the year 2007 and in the year 2009.
Photo credit © Alberto Contador
Photo credit © Alberto Contador
"Our goal with the addition to trajectory Cobble no rider had fallen, but to make choices," said Prudhomme. "There will be 11 kilometers to 30 kilometers Cobble last. And of course there will be many surprises. "
Apparently organizers this year's Tour De France wants to restore the biggest impression klassic Tour. Alberto Contador was troubled of the matter, Contador is a specialist driver climbs and time trials but not to track Cobble. Alberto recognize this and have much to learn to conquer the track Cobble Stone.
Photo credit © Alberto Contador
Peter Van Petegem, the legendary Belgian racer who is king Cobble Stone. Former Paris-Roubaix champion and the coach Flanders Contador to conquer weight Cobble stone paths Tour de France in 2010.
Peter Van Petegem galvanize Contador third stage for introducing the field of Tour de france in 2010 that is the path as far as 207km from Wanze Belgium to Arenberg Porte du Hainaut, in the stage of the race crossing the same Cobble Stone One Day Classic Race at Paris Roubaix.
"Practicing together today and yesterday with champions like himself gives many benefits. "Peter gave so many how to cross the Cobble and equipment used in the two days I was training hard with him, I learned a lot about Cobble stone during my cycling Karis, input from Peter is very valuable for me" Contador interview at a press conference after the rehearsal.
The introduction of such trajectory Cobble stone is very important, "is very important to know the route and test the bike that I use."
Tour de France history shows, how a dangerous part of a stage can provide difficulties for the championship favorites. In 1999 it was Alex Zülle which falls on Passage du Gois and lost six minutes of the second stage.
Contador says he is not afraid, but respect for the stage. "It will be very complicated, there will be plenty of pressure to be in front, but in the end, the difference will not important or does not exist. This is an important step but I'm not obsessed about it. "
Alberto Contador added that he was not afraid to stage Cobble stone, good preparation will make the whole team is ready to face it.
Alberto conduct reconnaissance (recognition field) using Specialized Project Black (specialized Roubaix SL3), bicycles are the same bike used Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) won the Paris-Roubaix in 2010.
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Return of the emperor of Kazakhstan Vinokourov
Final Sprint Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2010 - Foto Photo: © Elmar Krings
Vinokourov 36-year-old driver with a 1.77 m tall back competing in bicycle racing profeisonal last year after missing for more than two years because of doping problems that happen to him in the year 2007 when the tour de france is on.
Vino, Vidi, Vinci, comes Vino Vino Vino see and win, winner of Liege-Bastogne-Liege in 2005 has not been addressed herself and still be able to compete among the other contender.
Contador and Vinokourov Photo: © Sirotti
They were shoulder to shoulder widening the distance from the platoon and the trio of climbers who pursue them are (lisp-BMC Evans, Philippe Gilbert-Omega Pharma-Lotto and Valverde's Caisse d'Erpagne). Vino and Kolobnev managed to create a gap of time up to 30 seconds.
Alejandro Valverde who appeared adamant this time managed to beat Gilbert and Evans in the final sprint lisp. Valverde finished third over Vinokourov 1menit difference.
Podium Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2010 Photo: © www.ispaphoto.com
1 Alexandre Vinokourov (KAZ) Astana 6:37:48
2 Alexandr Kolobnev (Rus) Team Katusha 0:00:06
3 Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne 00:01:04
4 Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto
5 lisp Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team
6 Andy Schleck (Lux) Saxo Bank 12:01:07
7 Igor Anton (Spa) Euskaltel - Euskadi
8 Christopher Horner (USA) Team RadioShack
9 Frank Schleck (Lux) Saxo Bank
10 Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana
11 Thomas Voeckler (Fra) Bouygues Telecom 0:01:18 BBox
12 Simon Gerrans (Aus), Sky Professional Cycling Team
13 Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin - Transitions
14 Benoît Vaugrenard (Fra) Française December Jeux
15 Paul Martens (Ger) Rabobank
16 Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank
17 Fabian Wegmann (Ger) Milram Team
18 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone
19 Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto
20 Carlos Barredo (Spa) Quick Step
Outstanding results for a Vinokourov, target him to appear at the Giro d'italia a maximum of eight begins next May with a victory in LBL. Astana Cycling Team rider who has two mainstays of Alberto Contador and Alexandre Vinokourov is a threat to the other rider. Contador to focus on the Grand Tour de France in 2010, while preparing for the Giro d'Vino Italy in 2010.
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Saat usahanya untuk melakukan breakaway dari awal etape tidak dapat dikejar oleh peloton, hingga finish menanjak di Arcalis. Pembalap muda yang baru pertama kalinya mengikuti Tour de France ini mulai melakukan serangan saat leader group mulai memasuki tanjakan Arcalis dan berhasil mempertahankan ritme nya hingga memenangkan etape ini.
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