Lidl-Trek (no longer Radioshack-Leopard Trek)

[Roude Leiw]

Along with all of Blanco, and Vacansoleil too (probably). Interesting times on the transfer market.

Don't forget europcar, their desl ends too this year iirc.

I do not think that all those teams will disappear, some new sponsors will show up... Enough for all of them? Don't think so

Gallopin going to a 2nd tier french team would not be the best choice for his career i think.

 

[spalco]

Don't forget europcar, their desl ends too this year iirc.

Europcar would be crazy to not extend their deal imo.

Anyway, always sad when a team goes down, not only because some of their riders will have trouble finding a job on the same level, but also because of all the support stuff etc. behind them. But Radioshack-Leopard Trek disbanding is probably as little sad as it can be in this sort of situation. I don't see anybody missing them.

 

[pastronef]

He has a sponsor?

Footon-Servetto

no news on the bikes sponsor

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Along with all of Blanco, and Vacansoleil too (probably). Interesting times on the transfer market.

Looks like chaos and panic on the horizon.

 

[will10]

Goodbye Radioshack, you won't be missed.

 

[Cancellator]

It's sad to see how this year all RLT results are just poorer versions of last year's...

Cancellara 1-3 places down in all races compared to last year, 0 wins instead of 2. (He wasn't bad though, I just think the competition was a lot better this year, with Sagan truly exploding on the scene, stronger riders in T-A etc.)

Horner a lamer version of himself in T-A (still suspiciously good).

Andy not even giving them a bit of hope.

I hope the good riders will find better teams next year... because right now RLT isn't working. They have a bunch of riders that should have retired 5 years ago, a bunch of young, promising but inexperienced riders... and Cancellara.

 

[gruppeto993]

I thought they would be able to get some results this year but iy didnt happen to be the case. Cancellara needs to find a team totally dedicated to him. Not sure where though. Would he take any of the riders at radioshack with him?
No clue about schlecks. Cannomdale.dont have a gc contender, lampre too. Not.aure about which teams will havw the budget to support both. Or perhaps canc will jpin them on the samw team?!

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I thought they would be able to get some results this year but iy didnt happen to be the case. Cancellara needs to find a team totally dedicated to him. Not sure where though. Would he take any of the riders at radioshack with him?
No clue about schlecks. Cannomdale.dont have a gc contender, lampre too. Not.aure about which teams will havw the budget to support both. Or perhaps canc will jpin them on the samw team?!

Lampre operates with Scarponi and Ulissi (and perhaps Cunego and Niemiec in certain races) for GC's. Not sure they need the Schleks unless the team starts to focus on the tour.

Cannondale and Argos otoh.

The issue is cost vs points imo. The combined Schelck package includes almost no points and Frank cannot accumulate points for two years after he returns.

Cancellara will have no problem getting a new contract.

 

[gruppeto993]

Arent argos focused on sprints in grand tours? And yes not sure which team will agree to employing both schleks because of the cost and points.

Why doesnt cancellara move to sky? If sky's classics team fail this year canc will make a great captain.

 

[Pentacycle]

Arent argos focused on sprints in grand tours? And yes not sure which team will agree to employing both schleks because of the cost and points.

Why doesnt cancellara move to sky? If sky's classics team fail this year canc will make a great captain.

Schlecks have zero points in 2014 - F. due to his ban, and Andy because of no performance in 2 years. I think they'll join a French team.

 

[Afrank]

Don't think Schlecks will have too much trouble finding a new team, they're going through a hard time but with their results someone will pick them up. They just may have to settle for pay cut.

Really hope Cancellara doesn't go to Sky, Saxo or IAM are probably more likely. Although not sure he would want to take a step down to pro conti with IAM if they stay pro conti.

 

[spalco]

Really hope Cancellara doesn't go to Sky, Saxo or IAM are probably more likely. Although not sure he would want to take a step down to pro conti with IAM if they stay pro conti.

I don't see how it matters. With Cancellara on board, they'll get invited to any race he wants to do.

 

[Christian]

Schlecks have zero points in 2014 - F. due to his ban, and Andy because of no performance in 2 years. I think they'll join a French team.

French team would be the best that could happen to them but I fear money will be the problem... they are used to 2 million a year IINM, French teams can't pay that kind of money.

I think they will find something... if Andy shows a few timid signs of former glory this year I am sure some teams would be willing to take the gamble for next year. Plus who knows if WADA/UCI appeal Fränk's verdict he might be completely out of the picture and that will make the deal a lot cheaper

 

[Roude Leiw]

Perhaps someone at INBEV comes to the conclusion that the team is credible for one of their brands and they pick it up....

 

[The_Z_man]

I'm shocked RSLT lasted as long as they did. I figured RS was toast when Lance 2.0 ended, and Leopard would land their own title sponsor.

 

[Afrank]

I don't see how it matters. With Cancellara on board, they'll get invited to any race he wants to do.

Well Rodriguez probably could have gotten to be in every race he wanted to do if Katusha had to stay at pro conti level, but didn't want to take the risk that he might not get to do some races.

I'm not saying IAM being pro conti will be a really major influence on his decision, but it could have some influence on it. His primary concern though should be which team can best support him and be there when he needs them.

 

[pastronef]

TREK is rumoured to be talking with team SKY to give them bikes for 2014 (from WeightWeenies forum)

that's a consequence of radioshack team going kaputt

 

[brilleaben]

Radioshack just haven't been the same since their top dog Fuglsang left, either.

 

[Christian]

Becca: "Radioshack pull-out is pure speculation"

"Of course we know that Radioshack only has a contract until the end of this year. Today we do not yet know whether they will continue or not. But we are only in the month of March, so we have enough time to talk to them, respectively to other sponsors, which we are already doing to some extend. The question that it always comes to in that context is to see how the team will perform in the coming months. You can't find sponsors and have a team that doesn't perform".

http://sport.rtl.lu/cyclissem/news/415623.html

 

[ElChingon]

RadioShack disbanding will bring a breath of fresh aír to this cluster @$#& of a merger of two polarly opposite teams with more baggage than any team can deal with. The big problem is many of the issues will only be sent to another team. One can only hope for a mass blacklist.

 

[barn yard]

schlecks to green edge maybe??

no points but they are still very marketable to the white english speaking head in the sand masses

australians love them for some reason

 

[Dazed and Confused]

schlecks to green edge maybe??

no points but they are still very marketable to the white english speaking head in the sand masses

australians love them for some reason

Aussies loves softer men don't they?

 

[hfer07]

French team would be the best that could happen to them but I fear money will be the problem... they are used to 2 million a year IINM, French teams can't pay that kind of money.

I think they will find something... if Andy shows a few timid signs of former glory this year I am sure some teams would be willing to take the gamble for next year. Plus who knows if WADA/UCI appeal Fränk's verdict he might be completely out of the picture and that will make the deal a lot cheaper

FDJ & Codofis ring the bell to me. they can also go Cannondale too-but as you said- they got to get a well deserved pay cut.

 

[Parrulo]

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=60321

not much of a surprise for the riders according to zubeldia, and machado also hints at the same.

zubeldia also says the team has been working for a couple weeks now on trying to find a new sponsor.

 

[the asian]

Ofc it was well known that Radioshack will be ending it's sponsorship this year. The future of the team depends on Andy's results and Becca's willingness to lose more money, but I see them as one of three WT teams which will fold at the end of the year.