Lidl-Trek (no longer Radioshack-Leopard Trek)

[Christian]

It's sounds another super-presentation

I don't think so from all I've read so far. It seems like they will do a day for the press in Benidorm (Spain) on 18th of January

 

[roadbiker]

I don't think so from all I've read so far. It seems like they will do a day for the press in Benidorm (Spain) on 18th of January

That's how it will be!

 

[LaFlorecita]

It's sounds another super-presentation

My thoughts exactly

 

[Siriuscat]

They are having their not gay looking man scarves fitted as we type....

 

[Michele]

Wasnt the press day on 17th?

 

[Christian]

Wasnt the press day on 17th?

Yes I believe that is correct

 

[roadbiker]

It's obvious, that Radioshack (Craft) has massive issures with their TT-suits.
Klöden rode in a 2012 suit and Machado seems to have missed the kit fitting if you see the pleats on his sleeves.

 

[Cancellator]

It's so frustrating to be a RLT fa... eh support... eh person who kinda likes RLT. They surely have the most second and third places out of any team this season.

Also, isn't it funny how this thread predicted the 2013 name for the team, so long ago?

 

[gruppeto993]

It's so frustrating to be a RLT fa... eh support... eh person who kinda likes RLT. They surely have the most second and third places out of any team this season.

Also, isn't it funny how this thread predicted the 2013 name for the team, so long ago?

I agree. They have the most team GC wins since last year and the trend seems to be continuing this season. What is up with them?! I support them because they do have some very good riders and for the fact that they barely win.

 

[Christian]

It is frustrating to always come so close but not win, yet I see the results this season as a massive improvement compared to last year. Maybe I forgot some results but it seems to me that the team was virtually invisible after Machado's attack on Willunga Hill and until Cancellara won Strade Bianche and Horner's performance in Tirreno-Adriatico. This season they have gotten top placements at almost every race they did and often animated them. Last year their top riders were Voigt and Horner, the rest seemed to be unable to compete for wins. This year a lot of them have already showed very good physical condition.

Their problem is that they don't have a winner, besides Cancellara, and even he has been relegated to second in ITT's behind Tony Martin. They have also lost twice to Sagan and a couple times to the flying dutchmen at Blanco, who seem to dominate the early season.

But they have already collected some nice results in points, mountains and team competitions. Of course those are meaningless but I assume it always does some good to be allowed on the podium and receive a reward after a race, so at least it should be good for the morale of the team.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Can't belive this thread has been picked up yet.

The old one shows us once again that age does not matter when you train like a 22 yr old

 

[Christian]

Can't belive this thread has been picked up yet.

The old one shows us once again that age does not matter when you train like a 22 yr old

You look at the latest racing and you realize, Radioshack still has the same problem as last year: their best riders are two 41 year-olds.

 

[Christian]

According to L'Equipe Radioshack will stop sponsorship at the end of this year.

The newspaper states that there is a growing distance between owner Flavio Becca and the Schleck brothers. Becca is irritated by Andy's lack of results and the alcohol rumours. Currently Becca does not have the peace of mind to think about cycling. He took his distances to Johny Schleck, father and advisor of the brothers. He does not speak to Albert Wildgen anymore, who was on the board of Leopard S.A. and represented the interests of the Schleck brothers.

Fabian Cancellara is interested in IAM Cycling. Jens Voigt, Chris Horner and Andreas Klöden are thinking about retirement. Furthermore a statement by Alain Gallopin caught the newspaper's attention: "When everything is said and done, I am not worried that Tony will find a new team", he said during Paris-Nice.

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

 

[Ferminal]

Gallopin to Europcar

 

[roadbiker]

The stopping of Radioshack isn't new at all.
They already stated in autumn 2012, that 2013 will be their final year on the team because of their business difficulties and different marketing strategies.

 

[the asian]

Gallopin to Europcar

Is he a Vendee boy?

 

[Lexman]

Gallopin to Europcar

Cofidis or Saur which can use some quality riders...

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Lots of good riders ready to be picked up:
Sergent
Jungels
Kiserlovski
Nizzolo
Machado
Monfort
Bakelants
Hermans

 

[Lexman]

Lots of good riders ready to be picked up:
Sergent
Jungels
Kiserlovski
Nizzolo
Machado
Monfort
Bakelants
Hermans

Becca says he will try to find a solution so it's not sure if they are available again on the riders market

anyway bad news for the riders, sponsors and teams are decreasing

maybe some can go to IAM cycling with Cancellara?

 

[theyoungest]

Lots of good riders ready to be picked up:
Sergent
Jungels
Kiserlovski
Nizzolo
Machado
Monfort
Bakelants
Hermans

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

 

[hfer07]

According to L'Equipe Radioshack will stop sponsorship at the end of this year.

The newspaper states that there is a growing distance between owner Flavio Becca and the Schleck brothers. Becca is irritated by Andy's lack of results and the alcohol rumours. Currently Becca does not have the peace of mind to think about cycling. He took his distances to Johny Schleck, father and advisor of the brothers. He does not speak to Albert Wildgen anymore, who was on the board of Leopard S.A. and represented the interests of the Schleck brothers.

Fabian Cancellara is interested in IAM Cycling. Jens Voigt, Chris Horner and Andreas Klöden are thinking about retirement. Furthermore a statement by Alain Gallopin caught the newspaper's attention: "When everything is said and done, I am not worried that Tony will find a new team", he said during Paris-Nice.

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

Cancellara to Sky or Saxo.
The Schelck duo better of wake the fvck up & smell the coffee, cuz if they don't start earning points, who the hell is going to hire them? are they going to retire too with Jens, Horner & Klodi?

 

[jens_attacks]

if gianetti comes back he can make a super strong team with very few money. andy,frank and co

 

[pastronef]

According to L'Equipe Radioshack will stop sponsorship at the end of this year.

The newspaper states that there is a growing distance between owner Flavio Becca and the Schleck brothers. Becca is irritated by Andy's lack of results and the alcohol rumours. Currently Becca does not have the peace of mind to think about cycling. He took his distances to Johny Schleck, father and advisor of the brothers. He does not speak to Albert Wildgen anymore, who was on the board of Leopard S.A. and represented the interests of the Schleck brothers.

Fabian Cancellara is interested in IAM Cycling. Jens Voigt, Chris Horner and Andreas Klöden are thinking about retirement. Furthermore a statement by Alain Gallopin caught the newspaper's attention: "When everything is said and done, I am not worried that Tony will find a new team", he said during Paris-Nice.

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

so the news i had from a guy i rode with (he works with Footon-Servetto girls team with Gianetti) are right

Gianetti wants Cance and the Schlecks for the team in 2014 (not the ladies team)

 

[Ferminal]

He has a sponsor?

 

[Lexman]

He has a sponsor?

Geox