"“Contador is the strongest rider I’ve ever had in my team. Alberto is of the same calibre as Merckx, Armstrong, Hinault and Indurain,” Riis told Gazzetta dello Sport, implying that the Spaniard is better than his former protégés such as Ivan Basso, Andy Schleck, Carlos Sastre and Tyler Hamilton."
Bold words from Riis, team manager of Saxo Bank-SunGard. Putting Contador on that high of a pedestal is a bit pre-mature. Better than Merckx? Doubt it. Better than Armstrong? Doubt Contador can ever touch those 7 wins. I hate to admit it but Contador is a strong rider. Easily top 5 rider in today's pro scene, but definitely not a GOAT.
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