Lidl-Trek (no longer Radioshack-Leopard Trek)

[Zam_Olyas]

Just makes me want to go out and buy a transistor radio. It really does. Or a TRS-80. When RSNT finish 4th in a race I might splash out on radio controlled car.

http://radioshackwireless.com/templ...radioshack&refcode1=RSK_0601_000_SOCIALFRANCE

 

[xmoonx]

can this really happen? i thought JB and AC are not on good terms

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/schlecks-to-riis-contador-to-bruyneel

I saw this a few days ago on La Gazetta and didn't/don't place much faith in it.
How/why the Schlecks going to Saxo helps out Riis is unclear. Is Riis who clearly needs UCI points NOW banking on possible UCI points in the future? After all between the both of them the Schlecks have 4 points.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Alberto will still win races no matter who he rides for , as for Frandy this would be the last chance for them as if they dont win back with Bjarne will they ever ?

That's not what it is about. Bjarne and Alberto is the perfect combination while what Hog did to Alberto should never be forgiven.

which had nothing to do with crashes on the first week and winning the giro by 7 minutes ofc

Lol.

Those were exceptional circumstances and I think Contador is able to look past that. He knows he will be the main guy this time. His personal relationship with Bruyneel has remained good and they both have the same tactical approach to cycling. They will make phenominal team that will have the rest of the peloton terrified.

Alberto will never forgive JB.

No his form suffered at the tour. The fact that he wasted all that energy winning the Giro by 7 minutes was part of the problem. With Bruyneel he will be getting better advice on how to get the best out of him.

Yeah Hog would have adviced him not to ride the Giro.

 

[DominicDecoco]

Never going to happen. I will move and settle down in North Korea the rest of my life if so.

 

[sagard]

Alberto will never forgive JB.

I'm sure with a seven figure salary, AC would forgive anyone.

 

[pastronef]

I'm sure with a seven figure salary, AC would forgive anyone.

so now that Alberto's Specialized deal runs out end of 2012, Trek could pull some $$$ to get Alberto back

 

[Ruby United]

That's not what it is about. Bjarne and Alberto is the perfect combination while what Hog did to Alberto should never be forgiven.:

Bjarne and Contador arent a perfect combination.

Bjarne and the Schlecks are though, and so is Contador and Johan.

Everything is mixed up. Contador and Schlecks should swap teams.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I'm sure with a seven figure salary, AC would forgive anyone.

I don't think Alberto cares about money. After all Astana offered him 8 million euros a year.

To quote Alberto: What is the price of unconditional support?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Bjarne and Contador arent a perfect combination.

Bjarne and the Schlecks are though, and so is Contador and Johan.

Everything is mixed up. Contador and Schlecks should swap teams.

Yes they are. Bjarne loves working with Alberto, according to himself and his son Thomas. And Bjarne did what Johan failed to do: he figured Alberto out.

Alberto never opened up to Johan, was always closed off. Bjarne broke through the barrier after a few weeks already.

 

[royalpig180]

I saw this a few days ago on La Gazetta and didn't/don't place much faith in it.
How/why the Schlecks going to Saxo helps out Riis is unclear. Is Riis who clearly needs UCI points NOW banking on possible UCI points in the future? After all between the both of them the Schlecks have 4 points.

The Schlecks have plenty more than 4 points... remember that the new ranking system the UCI uses to determine who's in the worldtour is based on the previous TWO seasons. That means that even if Frank and Andy both did absolutely nothing the rest of the season, they'd have the points from 2nd and 3rd in the 2011 Tour helping them, as well as Frank's classics placings, etc. And also, the WorldTour ranking (which is what I'm assuming you're looking at) isn't the ranking used to determine who's in the WorldTour.

Basically, getting the Schlecks would assure Riis of ProTeam status for next year. Plain and simple.

 

[xmoonx]

The Schlecks have plenty more than 4 points... remember that the new ranking system the UCI uses to determine who's in the worldtour is based on the previous TWO seasons. That means that even if Frank and Andy both did absolutely nothing the rest of the season, they'd have the points from 2nd and 3rd in the 2011 Tour helping them, as well as Frank's classics placings, etc. And also, the WorldTour ranking (which is what I'm assuming you're looking at) isn't the ranking used to determine who's in the WorldTour.

Basically, getting the Schlecks would assure Riis of ProTeam status for next year. Plain and simple.

I didn't know that it's based on TWO seasons. Thanks for clarifying that

 

[T-Nielsen]

can this really happen? i thought JB and AC are not on good terms

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/schlecks-to-riis-contador-to-bruyneel

Will this happen before or after Saxo merges with Astanagas ?

 

[Angliru]

Bjarne and Contador arent a perfect combination.

Bjarne and the Schlecks are though, and so is Contador and Johan.

Everything is mixed up. Contador and Schlecks should swap teams.

Is this the same Bjarne that said that Andy's mental toughness and work ethic pales in comparison to Contador's?

I think the perfect pearing are the Schleck's with Kim Andersen. All parties are happy. The Schleck's get to continue doing exactly whatever they desire without a demanding personality in their ear questioning their motivation and dedication. This is perfect for what the Schleck's actually want but not necessarily ideal for Andy's growth as a professional.

 

[Froome19]

Dont know if this has already been posted but:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/whats-eating-andreas-kloden

Very nice interview and it will hopefully take this thread on a tangent which will continue on for ever and ever

 

[Swede1]

So are these rumors about contador going back to bruyneel actually somewhat true? It said the discussions are “at a very advanced stage...”

 

[ElChingon]

Dont know if this has already been posted but:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/whats-eating-andreas-kloden

Very nice interview and it will hopefully take this thread on a tangent which will continue on for ever and ever

How is that an interview? More of an outsiders view based on 3rd parties, I'd say a defamation of character or back stabbing piece. The guy's alive after all, if he won't talk then there is not much you can write and be factual, story belongs over on the tabloids not a cycling racing site.

 

[maxmartin]

Agree it is more like an insult to Kloden. He is from east Germany, so he is only in love with Money, btw Cav concur with it. What a piece of garbage article!

How is that an interview? More of an outsiders view based on 3rd parties, I'd say a defamation of character or back stabbing piece. The guy's alive after all, if he won't talk then there is not much you can write and be factual, story belongs over on the tabloids not a cycling racing site.

 

[Wigwan]

The Schlecks have plenty more than 4 points... remember that the new ranking system the UCI uses to determine who's in the worldtour is based on the previous TWO seasons. That means that even if Frank and Andy both did absolutely nothing the rest of the season, they'd have the points from 2nd and 3rd in the 2011 Tour helping them, as well as Frank's classics placings, etc. And also, the WorldTour ranking (which is what I'm assuming you're looking at) isn't the ranking used to determine who's in the WorldTour.

Basically, getting the Schlecks would assure Riis of ProTeam status for next year. Plain and simple.

Do you have this other ranking?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Bjarne doesn't want Andy Bjarne wants his Berto!!!!

 

[pastronef]

Bjarne doesn't want stupid Andy Bjarne wants his Berto!!!!

dear Flo, we are not here to say who's stupid and who's not
dank u

 

[LaFlorecita]

dear Flo, we are not here to say who's stupid and who's not
dank u

Sorry

 

[patrick767]

What is Bruyneel thinking by leaving Horner off the TdF preliminary roster? He could have the powerhouse team of Fugslang, Kloden, Horner, and both Schlecks riding for whichever Schleck is strongest. There are a number of guys included that probably won't be nearly as strong as Horner. Bizarre.

Here's the list:
Fabian Cancellara
Jakob Fuglsang
Tony Gallopin
Linus Gerdemann
Markel Irizar
Andreas Klöden
Maxime Monfort
Yaroslav Popovych
Gregory Rast
Hayden Roulston
Andy Schleck
Fränk Schleck
Jens Voigt
Haimar Zubeldia

Horner is probably wishing he'd done like Leipheimer and found a different team this season.

 

[jens_attacks]

probably papy horner wants a mano a mano with alberto finally,i have no idea

this tour had too much itt for him anyway,there are enough leaders at the shack,keep chris fresh for la vuelta.

 

[Netserk]

What is Bruyneel thinking by leaving Horner off the TdF preliminary roster? He could have the powerhouse team of Fugslang, Kloden, Horner, and both Schlecks riding for whichever Schleck is strongest. There are a number of guys included that probably won't be nearly as strong as Horner. Bizarre.

Here's the list:
Fabian Cancellara
Jakob Fuglsang
Tony Gallopin
Linus Gerdemann
Markel Irizar
Andreas Klöden
Maxime Monfort
Yaroslav Popovych
Gregory Rast
Hayden Roulston
Andy Schleck
Fränk Schleck
Jens Voigt
Haimar Zubeldia

Horner is probably wishing he'd done like Leipheimer and found a different team this season.

If I had to choose the final squad, the bolded ones would be my choice.

 

[roundabout]

Looks like Bruyneel is making "progress". Now he is running out of captains before the Tour.