Teams & Riders King Albert I of Denmark thread

[Samu Cuenca]

It does appear to be the case that they (Trek) did so.
Now, the question is; have they not actually signed him, or have they signed him, but forgot that they're not actually allowed to announce it yet?
At least I assume that they're not allowed to announce it... it's before August 1st next year.

Ayuso's contract with UAE was announced in April 2020, so I assume Trek will be allowed to announce this deal long in advance as well, provided AWP actually signs with them.

 

[Aimar16]

what I don't understand is how Canyon didn't make anything to keep him. they've got the budget. he'd go to Alpecin and ride both road and mtb

They have peak MvdP. Why would they need AWP at this point?

 

[hayneplane]

They have peak MvdP. Why would they need AWP at this point?

Because then he could learn at the feet of the master and evolve into team leadership at around the age MVDP loses that top end edge.

 

[Aimar16]

Because then he could learn at the feet of the master and evolve into team leadership at around the age MVDP loses that top end edge.

I doubt MvdP is the kind of guy who is willing to start mentoring a young guy.

And cycling is not like football (even though the UAE is trying to operate like that). Very long contracts are very rare and there are no big transfer fees. If the guy turns into a great rider, Canyon will have a chance to sign him. But at the moment the name AWP is not selling any bikes.

Btw, Canyon's biggest positive is that their bikes are good value for money. Although I guess there are quite a few idiots who buy a brand just because they see that X rider is riding it.

 

[pastronef]

Although I guess there are quite a few idiots who buy a brand just because they see that X rider is riding it.

this idiot here just bought a (used) Giant Defy cause I'm an of GreenEdge-Jayco

 

[Aimar16]

this idiot here just bought a (used) Giant Defy cause I'm an of GreenEdge-Jayco

Tbh, me too. I bought my first serious Specialized XC bike in the very past because of Sagan

 

[hayneplane]

Tbh, me too. I bought my first serious Specialized XC bike in the very past because of Sagan

I was definitely attracted to Specialized as a brand when I was buying my first road bike due to it being the brand that supported 2 of my favourite riders in Sagan and Contador.

 

[pastronef]

in 2011 I bought a Sram group, a used Cervelo S1, a Giro helmet. when I was a Garmin fan.

 

[DNP-Old]

Lidl-Trek it is. Great move.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

Lidl is going to be even more interesting to follow in 2024 than this season.
Yes, great move!

 

[RedheadDane]

Lidl is going to be even more interesting to follow in 2024 than this season.
Yes, great move!

Not to mention 2025, when he actually joins the team.

No matter how talented he is, I don't think the UCI would have allowed a 17-year-old to ride for a WorldTeam.

 

[Mlarsen]

https://sport-tv2-dk.translate.goog..._sl=da&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=da&_x_tr_pto=wapp

 

[hayneplane]

Not to mention 2025, when he actually joins the team.

No matter how talented he is, I don't think the UCI would have allowed a 17-year-old to ride for a WorldTeam.

I don’t see why he couldn’t have joined but just not been allowed to do world tour races.

 

[RedheadDane]

I don’t see why he couldn’t have joined but just not been allowed to do world tour races.

Because he's a junior.

 

[hayneplane]

Because he's a junior.

I know that. The rules would require changing to allow it. My point was that there is no good reason why this could not be done.

 

[RedheadDane]

I know that. The rules would require changing to allow it. My point was that there is no good reason why this could not be done.

Well, if one Junior was allowed to signride for a WorldTeam - or in this case he might as well just ride for the nepo devo team, as that would have the same "not allowed to ride WT races" effect - that could risk opening the floodgates for teams to pressure kids into riding for them early, which - no matter how talented they are - could end up have a negative effect on their further careers.
This seems like the ideal solution; he has signed for a team, and everyone knows it, so he can focus on his last year as a junior, without having to worry about where he's gonna ride from 2025.

 

[Wyndbrook]

Trek certainly are planning for the long term, also signing five top level womens juniors in one go.

 

[Mlarsen]

New 2024 Danish Champion in Cycling Cross ..... King Albert .....the same day as Denmark gets their new King Frederik the 10.th
https://www-feltet-dk.translate.goo..._sl=da&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=da&_x_tr_pto=wapp

 

[RedheadDane]

Van Der Poel at least waits a few laps before leaving everyone behind...

 

[pastronef]

Van Der Poel at least waits a few laps before leaving everyone behind...

not always

 

[Aimar16]

So frenchy took over Denmark, Albert better start forming a claimant faction

 

[Mlarsen]

Yes !

https://cyclocross24-com.translate...._sl=da&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=da&_x_tr_pto=wapp

 

[armchairclimber]

I like this kid. There are a good many climbs and segments in my area with the "Withens" name. Withens New Road, Top Withens .... bu they are hill running segments. "The Withens" is the remote farmhouse featured in the book "Wuthering Heights". I wonder if he was named after the book?

 

[RedheadDane]

I like this kid. There are a good many climbs and segments in my area with the "Withens" name. Withens New Road, Top Withens .... bu they are hill running segments. "The Withens" is the remote farmhouse featured in the book "Wuthering Heights". I wonder if he was named after the book?

In that case it would be someone further back in the family line.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

In that case it would be someone further back in the family line.

I believe it comes from his great great grandfather, who was known as Sleepy Joe Withen.