Lidl-Trek (no longer Radioshack-Leopard Trek)

[Christian]

Just seen him linked to Katusha. Also, is Bakelants confirmed?

Interesting! I do hope he finds a WorldTour slot.

Wort.lu reported that Bruyneel officially confirmed Selig and Bennett, but there is no official press release or statement as far as I know. And even those are sometimes not worth all that much as Meersman's case shows. Bakelants has also been reported as official by various sources without any official statement

http://www.cyclismactu.net/news-transfert-selig-et-bennett-vers-la-radioshack-20034.html

Rohregger reported to have been one of the last riders to make the cut along with Nizzolo

 

[Christian]

OK nevermind lol now apparently Roulston is joining so forget my list. rtl.lu was speculating a while ago that a rider from HTC was supposed to be joining, apparently they were right

 

[Zaschrona]

A rider from HTC? I don't believe they would want Fairly or Lewis. Only two riders without announced contract for next year are Hayden Roulston and Alex Rasmussen. If Rasmussen will ride, he will in Garmin. So, my logic says it is Hayden Roulston, possibly.

Source: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011...d-win-with-martin_194490?utm_medium=whats-hot
Hayden Roulston: “I have a contract but the team will decide when it wants to announce it,” Roulston told VeloNews. “My future is secure.”

So it looks I was right. Roulston is solid rider, he should be good helper for Cancellara in cobble classics.

Anyway, I hope Selig, Rohregger and Zaugg all made the cut, I really like these 3 riders..

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Ha, imagine if Zaugg did get cut. "You've just won a monument and actually the biggest race of this team's existence. Clearly embarrassing the Schlecks and Cancellara, get out!"

 

[mewmewmew13]

Ha, imagine if Zaugg did get cut. "You've just won a monument and actually the biggest race of this team's existence. Clearly embarrassing the Schlecks and Cancellara, get out!"

on twitter Cancellara sounded happy for Zaugg..

"#OliverZaugg make me drunk this night.He won his 1pro win @ #lombardia.You deserved with all your effort you give to the @leopardtrek team"

 

[Christian]

Ha, imagine if Zaugg did get cut. "You've just won a monument and actually the biggest race of this team's existence. Clearly embarrassing the Schlecks and Cancellara, get out!"

According to a comment from a swiss reader on the inner ring, Cancellara called in live on swiss-italian TV to congratulate Zaugg on his win

 

[thehog]

Im hoping Wiggins calls out in suspicious time trialling performances from the Shlecks.

 

[BroDeal]

Bruyneel names the six DSes for the team.

No place for Ekimov on the new team. What will they do when they need someone to spit on a rider?

I bet Bruyneel found a place for Chef Duffy.

 

[Race Radio]

Bruyneel names the six DSes for the team.

No place for Ekimov on the new team. What will they do when they need someone to spit on a rider?

I bet Bruyneel found a place for Chef Duffy.

Eki is NOT a guy you want to make angry. Knows where all the blood bags are buried. I thought he was doing something with katusha or another team?

Interesting the Meersman got a ride. Wonder if his dad kept his job at the service course?

They locked Duffy in a room a year ago.

 

[The Hitch]

Woot, I'm famous now I just said the new team didn't respect signed contracts and blabla. He clearly didn't really like it

Do tell. What did the convo go like.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Do tell. What did the convo go like.

well, maybe u should get all your facts straight b4 making up ur opinion & commenting upon it in the public domain...

NO riders who had a contract are left without a job fyi...




That's what he said

 

[just some guy]

well, maybe u should get all your facts straight b4 making up ur opinion & commenting upon it in the public domain...

NO riders who had a contract are left without a job fyi...




That's what he said

and what about support staff ?

They got families to feed as well

 

[Race Radio]

and what about support staff ?

They got families to feed as well

Bus drivers don't count

 

[spetsa]

Bruyneel names the six DSes for the team.

No place for Ekimov on the new team. What will they do when they need someone to spit on a rider?

I bet Bruyneel found a place for Chef Duffy.

You have to name six DS's when there is a chance a few of them will be preoccupied, avoiding certain countries that hold bike races, in the coming year.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Bus drivers don't count

Some bus drivers count more than others. Same goes for moto drivers carrying refrigerated panniers.

RadioShack-Trek is like the merger of Summer's Eve and Massengill. Doesn't matter what you call it, it's still a bunch of d-bags.

 

[bobbins]

Im hoping Wiggins calls out in suspicious time trialling performances from the Shlecks.

He won't. He's very careful who he calls out.

After his disastrous first tour for Sky there was plenty of internal calling out going on, almost gave him a virtual top 5 placing!!

 

[ferryman]

Im hoping Wiggins calls out in suspicious time trialling performances from the Shlecks.

Like the Schlecks did when Wiggins went from beyond the the laughing group to GC climber overnight. Miracles can happen

 

[thehog]

Bruyneel names the six DSes for the team.

No place for Ekimov on the new team. What will they do when they need someone to spit on a rider?

I bet Bruyneel found a place for Chef Duffy.

Especially after Eki stuck up for Lance when Hamilton dropped his guts.

 

[Christian]

The new Luxembourg Continental Team will most probably be called LEOPARD TREK.

The federation has forwarded the dossiers for CCI Differdingen and LEOPARD TREK to the UCI.

http://www.wort.lu/wort/web/sport/a...oshack-entscheidet-sich-fuer-leopard-trek.php

 

[theyoungest]

The new Luxembourg Continental Team will most probably be called LEOPARD TREK.

The federation has forwarded the dossiers for CCI Differdingen and LEOPARD TREK to the UCI.

http://www.wort.lu/wort/web/sport/a...oshack-entscheidet-sich-fuer-leopard-trek.php

Good. For a little while I was afraid that the wonderful capitalized glory of LEOPARD TREK was going to disappear from the peloton.

 

[just some guy]

Good. For a little while I was afraid that the wonderful capitalized glory of LEOPARD TREK was going to disappear from the peloton.

And they get all the hand me down as all kids get - same kit and bike for this year I would guess

 

[pastronef]

same kit, yeah, just without the Mercedes logo on the fork and jersey

 

[thehog]

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...m-time-trial-and-descending-performances.aspx


You see if you work harder than everyone else you can improve.

 

[El Pistolero]

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...m-time-trial-and-descending-performances.aspx


You see if you work harder than everyone else you can improve.

Was I the only one who had to laugh after the "Spanish experts" part?

 

[mewmewmew13]

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...m-time-trial-and-descending-performances.aspx


You see if you work harder than everyone else you can improve.

Protein shakes and ice baths...
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