The UNBELIEVABLE Story of Alberto Contador (Part 1/2)

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  • Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
  • In this two-part series, we're excited to share with you the unbelievable story of one of the most successful and inspiring cyclists of all time, Alberto Contador.
    In Part 1, we take a deep dive into the early life of this incredible athlete, exploring his rise to prominence in the cycling world and the challenges he faced along the way. From his humble beginnings in Pinto, Spain, to his first Tour de France victory, we cover it all.
    We're thrilled to share the trials and tribulations that shaped Contador's career and the strategies that helped him win some of the most prestigious races in the world. Join us on this thrilling journey as we uncover the UNBELIEVABLE story of Alberto Contador.
    Don't forget to stay tuned for Part 2 of this series, where we'll delve even deeper into the life of this cycling legend.
    #TrueSportsLore #AlbertoContador #Cycling #TourdeFrance #AthleteProfile #SportsDocumentary #InspiringStories #SportsHistory #CyclingLegend

Комментарии • 136

  • @TrueSportsLore
    @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +22

    Liking this video automatically gives you 3 yellow jerseys

    • @YourKingdom-bo7jw
      @YourKingdom-bo7jw Год назад

      What is the software used to display rankings based on stages? Nice video thanks!

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад

      @@YourKingdom-bo7jw Thank you! It's Adobe Premiere.

  • @roundabout999
    @roundabout999 Год назад +76

    The most electric attacker ever. What he did to Armstrong was legendary.

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +7

      The scene where he attacks in The Armstrong Lie. Goosebumps!

    • @geraldleuven169
      @geraldleuven169 Год назад +18

      @@TrueSportsLore Armstrong is the second best cyclist ever, Contador is not even top 10. If you think Contador didn't dope you are delusional.

    • @dmb77
      @dmb77 Год назад +4

      @@geraldleuven169 how many tours has armstrong? 0 And Alberto? 2 and 3 vueltas and a couple of giros. So Alberto was a better rider at the end

    • @geraldleuven169
      @geraldleuven169 Год назад +11

      @@dmb77 Armstrong won the Tour 7 times in a row.

    • @geraldleuven169
      @geraldleuven169 Год назад +2

      @@dmb77 'Cycling Gangster' hahaha ok bro. Look, everyone used during and before the Armstrong era. By your logic they should scrap every Tour winner.

  • @Nielsivd1999
    @Nielsivd1999 Год назад +26

    The rider that got me into cycling, will forever be my favorite gc/climber

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +1

      I had a love/hate relationship with him. I grew a massive Andy Schleck fan but then when he joined Bjarne Riis' Team I found a liking to him. One of a kind!

  • @jpmtlhead39
    @jpmtlhead39 4 месяца назад +3

    This super Gifted and Talented Athlete could have achived so much more than any other cyclist in History.
    Contador was an Unstoppable Machine,a Force of Nature like no other before or after.
    In my 59 years following professional cycling, Alberto Contador stands as the Greatest Cyclist i had the pleasure of seing race in the Greatest Professional Cycling Competitions.
    I my opinion Alberto Contador is the Greatest Cyclist in the Sport History.
    PS: It's Beyond me how the name of Lance Armstrong is still mentioned has One of the Greatest,when his name should have been Banned, Erased from the Cycling channels and History.
    The Greatest Cheater in cycling History has no place in a channel were we are talking abaut Real Cycling Heroes like Alberto Contador.

  • @MaxwellAerialPhotography
    @MaxwellAerialPhotography Год назад +3

    Man this is bringing back some core memories.

  • @TheLemon333
    @TheLemon333 Год назад +4

    I love that he defied Bruneel and Armstrong.

  • @mitzabrigada1748
    @mitzabrigada1748 27 дней назад +1

    The best cycler of all time.

  • @pawewiktor6861
    @pawewiktor6861 Год назад +20

    Time trial in Tour de Pologne in 2003 was an uphil TT. So you can say his first victory was actually a mountain stage.

  • @alexhanson7689
    @alexhanson7689 Год назад +19

    Not dropping the yellow jersey in the case of a mechanical has always been nonsense for me. Who's in the yellow jersey at a given time in the race is dependent on the nature of the stages that have preceded it. You either afford the same respect to the whole of the peloton or not at all. There have been plenty of occasions where GC contenders have had bad luck which hasn't been recognised due to their positioning in the early stages. How often do grand tours start off in the mountains with summit finishes? The "unwritten rule" is usually heavily weighted in favour of time trial specialists or people who are strong in the crosswinds / punchy stages. A lot of riders never realistically have the opportunity to take the leaders jersey until the 2nd / 3rd week of racing if they're more of a "pure climber".

  • @chrisko6439
    @chrisko6439 Год назад +22

    Can't think of anyone who could ride out of the saddle as long as Contador. He once said in an interview his arms were often hurting more than his legs.

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +3

      Haha makes sense. Him and Horner could have a battle to see who could ride the longest without a saddle...

    • @theoechecs
      @theoechecs Год назад

      ​@@TrueSportsLore And Richie Porte!

    • @781mm
      @781mm Год назад

      Dont forget they called him Pantani. The best mountain rider ever!

  • @anthonyjones1179
    @anthonyjones1179 Год назад +7

    Looking forward to part 2. I did notice a mistake were you said Andy Schleck won the stage but the video showed Frank's name.

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +2

      Sorry for that mistake! Part two will come out after the Giro d'Italia. We're excited as well

  • @tohidnikkhah
    @tohidnikkhah Год назад +6

    The 9-time winner of all Grand Tours! They accused him of doping for taking the same substance that Jamaica sprinters including Usain Bolt took in Beijing 2008. They suspended him for a year, and stripped him from two Tour 2010, and Giro 2011. Yet Usain and his team mates get away with the case.

  • @agostynhopincel8515
    @agostynhopincel8515 Год назад +4

    Para mim Contador foi o melhor pistoleiro cinclyng

  • @EITiga
    @EITiga Год назад +7

    He has the best acceleration of all time and when he dance.. i'm sure no one can stay with his powerful motor in the climbs.

    • @fabiogoncalves6811
      @fabiogoncalves6811 Год назад

      pogacar enters the chat

    • @renaldolukas1599
      @renaldolukas1599 Год назад

      I’m sure you’ve not seen his accelerations changes of speed all the time through out any climb

  • @seadbiberovic7791
    @seadbiberovic7791 Год назад

    Really good job young gentleman you have done and so congratulation in addition to say take my greetings from South Korea by Boston man

  • @bertbollen
    @bertbollen Год назад +1

    You mixed up two countries:
    Rasmussen said he was in Mexico but actually he was in Italy (and spotted by Cassani).

  • @shawnington
    @shawnington 6 месяцев назад

    Attacking Schleck when he dropped the chain, and claiming he didn't see him drop the chain when he was behind him trying to catch his wheel and clearly saw him drop the chain was one of the most unsportsmanlike things in the history of the Tour. Condator will always be remembered for his poor sportsman ship over his accomplishments.
    Glad he got stripped of that win and Schleck got his win.

  • @rocknral
    @rocknral Год назад +5

    Amazing what a little "mountain dew" can do.

  • @sherwinbarbero6259
    @sherwinbarbero6259 Год назад +4

    My favorite attacker in the mountain and only contador feared by froomy.

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +1

      Contador vs Froome in the Dauphine is one of our favourite memories.

  • @Strizzy88
    @Strizzy88 2 месяца назад +1

    He was either loved or hated during the 2009 TDF

  • @KillaTbone1
    @KillaTbone1 Год назад +1

    Beating Armstrong at this stage in his career is like beating Jordan when he played for the Wizards.

  • @lennybraun5575
    @lennybraun5575 Год назад +3

    Can you do a video of andy schleck please?

  • @teunverberne6185
    @teunverberne6185 Год назад +3

    Rasmussen claimed to have been in Mexico but was spotted in Italy by former rider Cassani.

  • @EITiga
    @EITiga Год назад +2

    And the rider that actually started when he ride, winning only his option.

  • @jamesbayliss2139
    @jamesbayliss2139 Год назад

    great video!

  • @jamescaldwell7736
    @jamescaldwell7736 Год назад +1

    Are you doing another video about his years after 2010? And his doping… ?

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +2

      Yes that'll be part 2. It'll come in the following months.

  • @majkkello1369
    @majkkello1369 Год назад

    Worth mentioning mate that his victory time trial was indeed an uphill time trial 😎

  • @Asdos.
    @Asdos. Год назад

    damn .. where is part 2 ... i was just getting in to it xD

  • @ronvandekant4339
    @ronvandekant4339 Год назад +1

    Could you do a Roglic vid called like : the unbelievably story off Roglic

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +1

      Script is currently being written for that video! Make sure you've subscribed to see it

    • @ronvandekant4339
      @ronvandekant4339 Год назад

      @@TrueSportsLore yay

  • @AufdemLaufenden777
    @AufdemLaufenden777 Год назад

    Was the other way around rassumussen said he was in mexico when was actually in italy

  • @iceicebaby6980
    @iceicebaby6980 Год назад +4

    doping, doping, doping, doping, doping. this is their legacy. call them all Mr. Doper

  • @cliffcox7643
    @cliffcox7643 Год назад +3

    Armstrong instead of saying, Im not on Par with Contador,, said a general, Im not on par with what was required.

    • @JumpingWatermelons
      @JumpingWatermelons Год назад

      When Armstrong is all butt hurt or hates someone, he won't say their name

    • @FUJITRACK10
      @FUJITRACK10 Год назад

      Agreed Armstrong should have taking it on the chin and giving Contador credit/respect

  • @Samuel-bu7xr
    @Samuel-bu7xr Год назад +1

    Is this a part1 or something? You've literally told 50% of the story here.

  • @Skramso10
    @Skramso10 Год назад

    Rasmussen said he was in Mexico but was in Italy, not the other way around.

  • @poincareconjecture5651
    @poincareconjecture5651 Год назад +1

    The Kobe Bryant of Cycling

  • @manfrommontreal
    @manfrommontreal Год назад

    Who has a longer nose Pinocchio or Contador?

  • @jant9103
    @jant9103 Год назад

    Soo you show an article that shows he said he was in Mexico but infact he was in Italy, but you claim the opposite in the video? What kind of channel is this?

  • @iancrichton
    @iancrichton Год назад

    Had a better "Doctor" than most...

  • @blairdalgleish8247
    @blairdalgleish8247 Год назад +1

    He’s a major doper!

  • @andredeketeleastutecomplex
    @andredeketeleastutecomplex Год назад

    Cuntadoor?

  • @BenjaminFeys
    @BenjaminFeys Год назад +1

    Paris - Nice is not a warm up race for Tour de France, it's prep for the spring classics. Dauphine on the other hand is. Watch out, Belgians watch this and do this: 🤦

  • @Quentijn
    @Quentijn Год назад

    We meet again Jesper 😂

  • @Dani-yy8kx
    @Dani-yy8kx Год назад

    They couldn't do the same as Sky did with Froome. Contador was in somebody's way.

  • @miroslavkowalski5783
    @miroslavkowalski5783 Год назад +1

    Andy Slack😂

  • @dr.merlot1532
    @dr.merlot1532 10 месяцев назад

    Contadir was diagnosed as a horse. This is why he needed to take horse medicine.

  • @honestmcgyver
    @honestmcgyver Год назад

    Despite the dodgy thumbnail… not bad

    • @honestmcgyver
      @honestmcgyver Год назад

      However the spectre of doping hangs over him

  • @DrtyALGreen
    @DrtyALGreen Год назад

    Im a weird dude...I hated Lance(rare for an American back then) for cheating but felt bad that Rathsmusen wasn't really caught it was just because of where he was when he was there. But he was probably cheating.

    • @N2theLAS
      @N2theLAS Год назад

      Rasmussen did cheat, he admitted it himself in 2013.

  • @notedbg9141
    @notedbg9141 Год назад

    Conquistador

  • @sparx550
    @sparx550 5 месяцев назад

    Legend he his not, doper yes.

  • @SanderW-D
    @SanderW-D Год назад

    Weren't so many "battles" with Froome in the TdF, he got smashed every time by froomey

    • @djokovicgreatest8720
      @djokovicgreatest8720 9 месяцев назад +1

      Nah just 2-3 times, and when Contador past his prime. Froome got smashed in Vuelta 2012 and 2014 by an old Contador tho

  • @MariaScreamapova
    @MariaScreamapova Год назад +1

    Contador is a masterful liar, and Schleck getting awarded the 2010 TdF was the most beautiful karma

  • @stefanlogan1344
    @stefanlogan1344 Год назад

    You can’t even believe all the dopping is from the top guys.

  • @Daz555Daz
    @Daz555Daz Год назад +1

    Drug cheat. Not to be celebrated.

  • @SERENDIPITY-b6e
    @SERENDIPITY-b6e Год назад

    Are you gonna do a video of Roglic or Alaphilippe? 👀

  • @user-sg3xd4dj1p
    @user-sg3xd4dj1p Год назад

    Sad that everyone was doping

  • @TheLemon333
    @TheLemon333 Год назад +2

    A piece of meat changed his life!😅🤣😉

  • @Jeppeo1
    @Jeppeo1 Год назад

    ONLY 3 minutes behind!? What drugs are you taking? 3 minutes is massive.

  • @manfrommontreal
    @manfrommontreal Год назад

    The golden age of doping.

  • @narakdk
    @narakdk 4 месяца назад +1

    This is why I never liked him.

  • @weekenddrikker
    @weekenddrikker Год назад +5

    Amazing rider, but as doped as Rasmussen, but gets glorified while Rasmussen is shamed, not fair

    • @TrueSportsLore
      @TrueSportsLore  Год назад +2

      It's a problem with the wider sport. Some get loved and some get hated. Lack of consistency unfortunately

    • @AceStrikerxXx
      @AceStrikerxXx Год назад

      Rasmussen was nothing after 2007. Contador won grand tours after grand tours

    • @weekenddrikker
      @weekenddrikker Год назад

      @@AceStrikerxXx It was not a comparison between their achievements, but a statement that some riders even though they raced for teams and sports directors known for doping, are still glorified. Rasmussen won in 2007, and was by a margin a better rider that year.
      contador were much younger, and went on to win a lot of gt. that’s a different story.
      when Rasmussen came back, from quarantine, he was over his prime, and shamed in the sport for life.

    • @miroslavkowalski5783
      @miroslavkowalski5783 Год назад

      @@TrueSportsLore On every day they work as a team, but in case of doping scandal cyclists are abandoned by its team as if they are individuals. It's huge hypocrisy. As long as there won't be a ban to the whole team (for 5-10 years) nothing will change.

    • @bossthefluff
      @bossthefluff Год назад

      Treatment after PED-allegations is generally related to personality. Jerks and oddballs get slaughtered. Loveable mother in law favorites come away unscathed and promoted into post race career glory. The same is seen in Medical Doctors, where malpractice lawsuit rates are directly related to bedside manner. Maybe not as it should be, but ultimately a reflection of the emotions driven sentiment of mankind as a whole.

  • @kaelcrane2076
    @kaelcrane2076 Год назад

    I never understood how Contador got to keep 2 out of his 3 tours even though he got caught doping on multiple occasions, yet Lance gave up all 7 and was banned for life. Same with Ulrich who got to keep his malliot jaune even though he's and admitted cheater. They are all cheaters and should not be looked up to or have any of their accomplishments how do you strip all from one and not the other.

    • @laszlozoltan5021
      @laszlozoltan5021 11 месяцев назад

      meaningless footnotes in history today

  • @enigma1000
    @enigma1000 Год назад

    It would be more interesting to hear the top riders discussing the merits of their various ‘supplements’ regimes. The rest is just sporting fraud. Or just fraud.

  • @turbomatic73
    @turbomatic73 Год назад

    Weenie

  • @philipmutebi4856
    @philipmutebi4856 Год назад +1

    Doping

  • @ismegood8969
    @ismegood8969 Год назад

    he a cheater tho

  • @whirlywhirly5758
    @whirlywhirly5758 Год назад +1

    Glorification of dopers

  • @SERENDIPITY-b6e
    @SERENDIPITY-b6e Год назад

    Being a Contador fan growing up, it's always a treat to see Armstrong's downfall. Contador is one of the best, if not the best cyclists to ever ride. Armstrong is a cheat. He's not in the conversation.

  • @Marco-717
    @Marco-717 Год назад +1

    Cool story bro. Pretty much he went from getting caught with the juice to getting tons of sponsors who know how to pass the juice tests with better juice lol shut the front door. They're all on the juice

  • @angus4463
    @angus4463 Год назад +1

    Contador is a liar.. he attacked and knew it was wrong

  • @4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt
    @4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt Год назад

    Doping doper