christine's photo daybook

Plainclothesman

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:36:43 +0000

Alberto Contador usually attends a ceremony wearing a very colorful maillot at the end of a grand tour, but since he didn’t ride the Vuelta, he can sit back, drink a beer, and dress like a normal person. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Undivided attention

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:30:01 +0000

Alberto looks as focused in conversation as he does on the bike. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Shades of stardom

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:27:35 +0000

Alberto Contador was the main attraction at Saxo Bank-SunGard’s pavilion near the finish line in Madrid. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Long time no see!

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:13:32 +0000

Alberto leaves his posh refreshments and makes a beeline for The Notebook’s correspondents Christine and Roger, who have come to visit. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Getting caught up

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:12:41 +0000

Christine chats with Alberto Contador at the Saxo Bank-SunGard pavilion. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Saxo English lessons

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:11:09 +0000

Christine reports that Alberto is becoming fluent in English at the multilingual Danish team, although she can speak to him in Spanish and French as well. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

The Boss and the Star

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:10:31 +0000

Saxo Bank-SunGard’s lead men celebrate the end of the Vuelta for Contador’s teammates, and maybe make a few plans. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Talking shop

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:07:01 +0000

Bjarne Riis and Alberto Contador have serious matters to discuss – next year they want another Tour win! Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

On the phone, Fran

albertocontadornotebook — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:04:28 +0000

Fran Contador, Alberto’s brother and agent, works while others are having fun. Vuelta a España 2011, Stage 21. Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Kahane)

Vino, ready for the party

albertocontadornotebook — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:08:48 +0000

Vino at the Concorde-Lafayette Hotel after the conclusion of Astana’s winning Tour de France 2010. Sunday, July 25, 2010 (Photo by Kahane)