General News Thread

[Gigs_98]

Re:

Rettenbachboring.

I actually like the climb, but a) don't use it without the Timmelsjoch and b) don't use it as the last moutain stage.

 

[May0maniac]

Re: Re:

Rettenbachboring.

I actually like the climb, but a) don't use it without the Timmelsjoch and b) don't use it as the last moutain stage.

+1
It looks like we'll get another +230km Rettenbachferner stage, you could make a 224km stage with the Timmelsjoch that starts in Davos.
I guess the main reason for using the Rettenbachferner again is the fact that Sölden is an official sponsor of the TdS and the KoM jersey. I guess it's a good thing, they are willing to spend money to get a stage finish, in a few years we could get a Giro stage.
Speaking of Giros stages, apparently Lienz wants a Giro stage in 2017:
http://sport.orf.at/stories/2234290/

 

[Gigs_98]

Re: Re:

Rettenbachboring.

I actually like the climb, but a) don't use it without the Timmelsjoch and b) don't use it as the last moutain stage.

+1
It looks like we'll get another +230km Rettenbachferner stage, you could make a 224km stage with the Timmelsjoch that starts in Davos.
I guess the main reason for using the Rettenbachferner again is the fact that Sölden is an official sponsor of the TdS and the KoM jersey. I guess it's a good thing, they are willing to spend money to get a stage finish, in a few years we could get a Giro stage.
Speaking of Giros stages, apparently Lienz wants a Giro stage in 2017:
http://sport.orf.at/stories/2234290/

Actually this news is already pretty old, and unfortunately I haven't heard anything about this for a while. Unfortunately because I'm always happy about stages in Austria, normally I would dislike a stage in a foreign country in the 100th giro. I'd hope for a stage finish on the Franz Josephs Höhe after the Hochtor (thats more or less like the Finestre - Sestriere combo) and then the start of the next stage in Lienz. Ofc, a stage through the Pustertal could also be great ( ) but I just want to see the Hochtor - Franz Josephs Höhe combo on a very high level of racing.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

Re: Re:

Rettenbachboring.

I actually like the climb, but a) don't use it without the Timmelsjoch and b) don't use it as the last moutain stage.

+1
It looks like we'll get another +230km Rettenbachferner stage, you could make a 224km stage with the Timmelsjoch that starts in Davos.
I guess the main reason for using the Rettenbachferner again is the fact that Sölden is an official sponsor of the TdS and the KoM jersey. I guess it's a good thing, they are willing to spend money to get a stage finish, in a few years we could get a Giro stage.
Speaking of Giros stages, apparently Lienz wants a Giro stage in 2017:
http://sport.orf.at/stories/2234290/

Yeah. They bought themselves in, like they did it with the Deutschlandtour.

1. Arbon - Dornbirn - Mellau - Schoppernau - Hochtannbergpass - Hahntennjoch - Imst - Sölden - Rettenbachferner (220k)

2. Arbon - Dornbirn - Mellau - Schoppernau - Hochtannbergpass - Flexenpass - Arlbergpass - Imst - Sölden - Rettenbachferner (225k)

3. Arbon - Feldkirch - Bludenz - Arlbergpass - Imst - Sölden - Rettenbachferner (215k)

 

[mariposa]

An update on Pablo Lastras at Cycling News and Biciclismo
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pablo-lastras-retires-after-18-year-career/
http://www.biciciclismo.com/es/lastras-se-baja-volveria-a-ser-ciclista-con-todos-mis-huesos-rotos-29-10-2015
I knew that his crash injuries were bad but not that he may be in danger of losing his leg. One of my favourite riders and one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. Lets hope all goes as well as possible for him.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re:

Rettenbachboring.

Yep, I prefer Montevergine as well.

 

[Isaak-Gabriel]

Re:

An update on Pablo Lastras at Cycling News and Biciclismo
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pablo-lastras-retires-after-18-year-career/
http://www.biciciclismo.com/es/lastras-se-baja-volveria-a-ser-ciclista-con-todos-mis-huesos-rotos-29-10-2015
I knew that his crash injuries were bad but not that he may be in danger of losing his leg. One of my favourite riders and one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. Lets hope all goes as well as possible for him.

Shame his case has begun anonymous, world cycling (apart Movistar) left him while he's got many values, a very right man

 

[May0maniac]

The teams riding the Tour de San Luis have been announced
WT: Movistar, Cannondale-Garmin, AG2R-La Mondiale, Lampre-Merida, Etixx-Quick Step, Astana and Tinkoff.
PC: Androni Sidermec, UnitedHealthcare, Fortuneo Vital-Concept, Drapac, Nippo-Vini Fantini and Delko Marseille-Provence KTM.
CT: Buenos Aires Provincia, San Luis Somos Todos, SEP San Juan, Juárez, Jamis and Holowesko-Citadel Racing Team.
National teams: Italia, Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Costarica, Chile and Uruguay.

 

[MatParker1711]

One Pro is now Pro conti:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-grants-one-pro-cyclings-2016-pro-continental-licence/


Classics a realistic goal?

 

[StryderHells]

Re:

One Pro is now Pro conti:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-grants-one-pro-cyclings-2016-pro-continental-licence/


Classics a realistic goal?

Can't see how they get an invite to any of the big races next season so to answer your question, No

 

[GuyIncognito]

They might get an invite to Poland, but that's about the only WT race they'll be invited to.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

A few of the semi-Classics, the .1 races and some of the northern French .HCs yes, but E3, G-W, Ronde and Roubaix no.

In other news, it looks like Murias Taldea are going to be Euskadi-Murias next season. They are rumoured to pick up Igor Antón to replace Egoitz García as leader, and have also signed Aitor González (not THAT Aitor González - this one is 24 and had a good amateur season, winning the Subida a Altzo and the Volta a Galiza, as well as stages in Navarra and Zamora) and Fundación Euskadi prospect Mikel Iturria (who had an even better amateur season, winning the Vuelta a Navarra and top 5ing GCs of many Spanish amateur stage races).

 

[Ruudz0r]

Re:

A few of the semi-Classics, the .1 races and some of the northern French .HCs yes, but E3, G-W, Ronde and Roubaix no.

In other news, it looks like Murias Taldea are going to be Euskadi-Murias next season. They are rumoured to pick up Igor Antón to replace Egoitz García as leader, and have also signed Aitor González (not THAT Aitor González - this one is 24 and had a good amateur season, winning the Subida a Altzo and the Volta a Galiza, as well as stages in Navarra and Zamora) and Fundación Euskadi prospect Mikel Iturria (who had an even better amateur season, winning the Vuelta a Navarra and top 5ing GCs of many Spanish amateur stage races).

Anton wants a WT team (though finding one might not be easy): http://www.ciclo21.com/igor-anton-espero-un-equipo-que-me-motive/

 

[jsem94]

Cance to retire after next season. Not completely surprising.

 

[TMP402]

Campbell Flakemore has retired

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/11/campbell-flakemore-quits-cycling/

 

[StryderHells]

Re:

Campbell Flakemore has retired

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/11/campbell-flakemore-quits-cycling/

Already mentioned in the transfer thread

 

[TMP402]

"Rabobank Development Team to fold after 2016 as Dutch bank ends sponsorship"

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rabobank-development-team-to-fold-after-2016-as-dutch-bank-ends-sponsorship/

 

[Gloin22]

AIOCC reks UCI reforms for 2017, voting ( 77 vs 6)

Plans for 8 riders per GT, 7 for other races.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Re:

"Rabobank Development Team to fold after 2016 as Dutch bank ends sponsorship"

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rabobank-development-team-to-fold-after-2016-as-dutch-bank-ends-sponsorship/

Very bad news. Hopefully a new sponsor can be found. And hopefully it doesn't indicate that they will withdraw from sponsoring Rabo Liv. Presumably there is more advantage to a sponsor in the Netherlands to be associated with Marianne Vos than to be associated with espoirs though.

 

[TMP402]

Roth Skoda granted Pro Continental licence

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/roth-skoda-granted-pro-continental-licence/

 

[avanti]

Re:

AIOCC reks UCI reforms for 2017, voting ( 77 vs 6)

Plans for 8 riders per GT, 7 for other races.

I agree that race organizers should be able to specify the size of teams in their events.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

Leo Duque to ride the French nationals in 2016.

http://www.cyclismactu.net/news-route-leo-duque-participera-aux-championnats-de-france-duque-ffc-delko-marseille-cycling-vesoul-54166.html

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Re: Re:

AIOCC reks UCI reforms for 2017, voting ( 77 vs 6)

Plans for 8 riders per GT, 7 for other races.

I agree that race organizers should be able to specify the size of teams in their events.

This is already the case...

2.2.003
The number of starting riders per team shall be set by the organiser, with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8, 9 for Grands Tours.

http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/16/82/39/2-ROA-20151101-E_English.pdf

 

[dusty red roads]

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is funding research at the University of Tasmania to improve the testing regime for a common asthma drug suspected of enhancing athletic performance.

Dr Glenn Jacobson from the University of Tasmania's School of Medicine has received a grant from WADA to see if the permitted levels are appropriate.

Dr Jacobson said there was increasing evidence that salbutamol, the most commonly used asthma relief medication, was a performance enhancer.

Full article:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-21/asthma-treatment-scrutinised-for-sports-performance-enhancer/6961068

 

[GuyIncognito]

Re: Re:

AIOCC reks UCI reforms for 2017, voting ( 77 vs 6)

Plans for 8 riders per GT, 7 for other races.

I agree that race organizers should be able to specify the size of teams in their events.

This is already the case...

2.2.003
The number of starting riders per team shall be set by the organiser, with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8, 9 for Grands Tours.

http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/16/82/39/2-ROA-20151101-E_English.pdf

For a while there the Tour of Poland and the ENECO Tour had 6 riders per team to try and reduce crashes.
In the end they concluded it didn't make any difference so they went back to 8 per team