General News Thread

[May0maniac]

Andrey Kashechkin wants to start his own cycling team. He already has one sponsor, the one that backed him when he went to Lampre, AMPO. But they don't give enough money to back the team, so he's trying to get more sponsors to start this project.

Kash should become the co-owner of Yellow Fluo, that would be one hell of a Team. Only Yellow Fluo merging with Torku and getting a wildcard for every single GT would be better

 

[search]

maybe he can arrange a merger with the Vivo4ever continental squad

 

[Eshnar]

on the uci calendar it appears Strade Bianche will be 1.HC next year, and it'll have a women race too
Dunno if this was old news, I just saw it today

 

[Akuryo]

on the uci calendar it appears Strade Bianche will be 1.HC next year, and it'll have a women race too
Dunno if this was old news, I just saw it today

It's a great race. If a course like Hamburg gets WT-status, we won't have to wait too long for Strade Bianche.

 

[BeagRigh]

It's a great race. If a course like Hamburg gets WT-status, we won't have to wait too long for Strade Bianche.

My only concern with Strade Bianche getting WT status would be that it might become too controllable and turn into a 1 hill sprint. It has been great racing the last few years.

 

[Pentacycle]

My only concern with Strade Bianche getting WT status would be that it might become too controllable and turn into a 1 hill sprint. It has been great racing the last few years.

Like in the Northern classic the narrow and slippery roads create bottlenecks that don't allow a whole 200-rider peloton to pass. Strade Bianche are not comparable to what we see in the Ardennes, and the race doesn't allow for much control.

 

[BeagRigh]

Like in the Northern classic the narrow and slippery roads create bottlenecks that don't allow a whole 200-rider peloton to pass. Strade Bianche are not comparable to what we see in the Ardennes, and the race doesn't allow for much control.

Fair point. Hopefully you're right, it is one of my favourite races...

 

[May0maniac]

maybe he can arrange a merger with the Vivo4ever continental squad

Yes, the Vino&Kash4ever Team

 

[trevim]

Isidro Nozal in critical condition after car crash.

http://www.record.xl.pt/Modalidades/Ciclismo/interior.aspx?content_id=907213

 

[lemon cheese cake]

on the uci calendar it appears Strade Bianche will be 1.HC next year, and it'll have a women race too
Dunno if this was old news, I just saw it today

If its true that they will have a womens race, then thus is good for womens cycling

 

[nobilis]

Isidro Nozal in critical condition after car crash.

http://www.record.xl.pt/Modalidades/Ciclismo/interior.aspx?content_id=907213

That's sad. I used to like him, being fan of Beloki.

 

[Arnout]

He's out of danger apparently.

 

[GuyIncognito]

Cunego's enrolled in college. He should announce his retirement this month.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Cunego's enrolled in college. He should announce his retirement this month.

Good for him. I'll miss him, but its the right decision.

 

[GThere2]

Great to hear of Crane's recovery

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/crane-continues-to-recover-from-life-threatening-crash

Makes you wonder though, given the risks in following the team car in cycling, should they fit special safety glass in the rear window of team cars?

I know windscreen glass is designed not to cut, do they do similar for rear?

(PS hope this is ok in this thread - please advise if better alternative)

 

[staubsauger]

Good for him. I'll miss him, but its the right decision.

He either could've gone back on the fruitful orange juice or just biking around as a big name wildcards guarantee for Bretagne without any results.

So yeah call it quit and going to college actually is a pretty fine decision. No one can take away his great giro victory and the classics anyway

 

[search]

Cunego's enrolled in college. He should announce his retirement this month.

could also mean he will sign for Vini Fantini and ride on domestic level only.

Pozzovivo did the same, only left Colnago after he finished his studies

 

[May0maniac]

http://www.tuttobiciweb.it/?page=news&cod=72831&tp=n
Andrea Di Renzo is ok, he left the Hospital of Pescara

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's "new" jersey for Eroica, courtesy of Roxane Knetemann.

She's stuck with Vos' one while hers is on the way.

She's also going as authentic as possible with period costume for the Gerrie Knetemann jersey.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

The Dubai Tour, will be 2.HC this year
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/dubai-tour-steps-level-2015-138449

 

[greenedge]

Suspected Mur De Huy in the TDF

http://cyclingquotes.com/news/2015_tour_de_france_likely_to_feature_mur_de_huy_finish/

I see Froome going well there.

 

[RedheadDane]

The Dubai Tour, will be 2.HC this year
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/dubai-tour-steps-level-2015-138449

Uhm. You mean next year, right? It was already raced this year.

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Danish talent Mathias Møller Nielsen is taking a break from racing due to lymphatic cancer.

http://www.feltet.dk/nyheder/dansk_stortalent_alvorligt_syg_-_karrieren_i_bero_paa_ubestemt_tid/

 

[pastronef]

https://mobile.twitter.com/janibrajkovic/status/521647906970157056?p=v

janibrajkovic @janibrajkovic
One of the most disrespectful moves: Dropping out on st1 of a race, just because riding on different team next year

who's Jani referring to?

 

[Ruudz0r]

https://mobile.twitter.com/janibrajkovic/status/521647906970157056?p=v

janibrajkovic @janibrajkovic
One of the most disrespectful moves: Dropping out on st1 of a race, just because riding on different team next year

who's Jani referring to?

Kiserlovski or Cummings maybe? I dont know their reasons for abandoning in Beijing stage 1.

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

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