GEOX Quits !

[karlboss]

Who else though? The only team without any GC leader is Greenedge and they wouldn't ever sign him.

Further to the complete incompatability issue, greenedge is full.

 

[greenedge]

What if he goes to Europcar??? Is that viable? Vaconsoleil can not afford him right?

 

[karlboss]

What if he goes to Europcar??? Is that viable? Vaconsoleil can not afford him right?

GT winners are expensive, I read Menchov wants 1.8 mil euro, I can't imagine cobo would be under 1 mil anymore, limited teams at that amount of money. I very much doubt europcar is one of them.

 

[greenedge]

They were saying however though they were going to buy more riders.

 

[Tuarts]

People realise that regardless of how many points riders have, they don't count now?

Now it's all about finding a ride for 2012.

 

[gilbertador]

I rekkeon Gianetti has a sponsor....
Cant imagine the other riders would have hung around if this wasnt the case, its not as though they wouldnt have options either

 

[jens_attacks]

lol it looks like gianetti the fox is going at another level.this venezuelan project just needs the "yes" from chavez and it's done.miguel ubeto is the connection,they want of course the team to represent also venezuela,so some riders will come in europe i think.my guess is what the hell will happen with rujanito,this project it was his dream...will he leave savio?the clash of the south americans in cycling?coldeportes-venezuela pais de sueno?let's hope...

gianetti,properly mafioso look in any picture.

 

[craig1985]

Things must be bad if you have to jump into bed with a nutcase like Chavez.

 

[nobilis]

One of the first things i did last year, after the Geox deal, was getting a pair of Geox shoes, as an indirect support for the team. Now i regret that.

 

[The Hitch]

Would be great to see Rujano lead the team in the Giro then go for a stage and help Menchov in Le Tour.

could do great things for the sport there.

Develop Munsalve too.

One can dream

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Сobo had showed a big progress 4 years ago after what for various mostly uknown reasons couldn't prove himself at his best. If Mollema or Froome had won the Vuelta, it would have been a far bigger surprise for me at least. I'm sure Cobo has enough offers from WT teams. Its about a salary and Matxin. Cobo without him is weaker than Rujano without Savio.

froome doesn't count, he is anglo-saxon. Enen tho from the 3 mention he was the only one who hadn't shown sh!t in regards to GT potential.

These are my best guesses that probably aren't anywhere close.

Menchov -> Katusha

Cobo -> Lotto or Quickstep?

Duarte -> Movistar

De La Fuente -> Movistar, Acqua & Sapone, Farnese Vini?

I just want to see Menchov at Katusha, and Joaquim Rodriguez move to a different team

These are my best guesses that probably aren't anywhere close.

Menchov -> Katusha

as far as i know menchov never got along with the katusha party. This is simply based on nationality link right?

Duarte -> Movistar

Coldeportes

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

the news of hugo chavez and venezuela ministry stepping in as new sponsor for the team are getting serious. appearantly the ministry ofsports have already confirmed the parnership

 

[craig1985]

http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showpost.php?p=737287&postcount=3644

Any more news on this? Where did you read this Ryo? On the interwebz or in a Dutch/Belgian newspaper?

Durán of Geox would be able to get a contract at Euskaltel, but budget limitations and all that.

 

[jens_attacks]

well it's over.no sponsor found
it was good while it lasted...
http://www.elcorreo.com/vizcaya/v/2...eporte/desaparece-equipo-matxin-20111207.html

 

[Andy99]

well it's over.no sponsor found
it was good while it lasted...
http://www.elcorreo.com/vizcaya/v/2...eporte/desaparece-equipo-matxin-20111207.html

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/531050/geox-tmc-end-of-the-road.html