In the United States, Sagan and Cav are probably the 2 biggest cycling draws..Cav looks to suffer in TOC but American fan favorite for sure..
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I think it would make sense for him to join the management team at DQT after next year.
Technically, isn't every rider paid for by sponsors..?As usual no flies on lefevere and no loose strings on his purse. Cavendish is being paid by a sponsor
Yes but cutting out the middleman like this is more usually a practice engaged in by Italian ProConti teamsTechnically, isn't every rider paid for by sponsors..?
Honestly, i don't think this is such a weird thing. From a sportive perspective, you have no guarantees Cav will be of any use in a race. Not only might he not be worth having on the payroll, but he's also taking spots of guys who would fight to be on the team. Emotionally, i get it, but you don't run a team on emotions. It happens in football all the time by the way, especially with older players who's wages don't fit their value anymore, but who are loved by the fans or help build prestige for a smaller club.As usual no flies on lefevere and no loose strings on his purse. Cavendish is being paid by a sponsor
Honestly, i don't think this is such a weird thing. From a sportive perspective, you have no guarantees Cav will be of any use in a race. Not only might he not be worth having on the payroll, but he's also taking spots of guys who would fight to be on the team. Emotionally, i get it, but you don't run a team on emotions. It happens in football all the time by the way, especially with older players who's wages don't fit their value anymore, but who are loved by the fans or help build prestige for a smaller club.
Surely you have the capacity to understand the concept of age, and the impact it has on a professional athlete of the highest order. Him being one of the most talented sprinters of past decades, does not take away from the fact that he hasn't been the finisher he once was and that time waits for no man. He'll turn 36 early next season and has to face a new generation. I hope he can shine a few times, but realistically there is a very good chance that he won't.Things I have learned on this forum!
There are a lot of people who do not have the capacity to understand the talent of the man, that spout an awful lot of male cow poo!
Isn't Sagan's salary at least partially funded by Specialized?
I'm sure it will be, he's probably still the biggest draw in cycling.Yes, it is. It will be interesting to see if his next contract is still subsidised by them on the same scale.
Mmmmm... no. Valverde was still third best rider in 2019 acording PCS, wearing rainbow by the way. Cavendish has not performed since 2016. Dont compare please.Movistar have been doing it with Valverde for the past couple of years.
Mmmmm... no. Valverde was still third best rider in 2019 acording PCS, wearing rainbow by the way. Cavendish has not performed since 2016. Dont compare please.
Cavendish got the spot at DQS because he cried embarrisingly like a little girl.
Surely you have the capacity to understand the concept of age, and the impact it has on a professional athlete of the highest order. Him being one of the most talented sprinters of past decades, does not take away from the fact that he hasn't been the finisher he once was and that time waits for no man. He'll turn 36 early next season and has to face a new generation. I hope he can shine a few times, but realistically there is a very good chance that he won't.
Which is why i was specifically speaking, and i quote, "from a sportive perspective".Actualy I completely agree with you, the difference is you appear to have the intellect to use reason to make a case for the downside to hiring Mark, as Patrick Lefevere and DQS have the sense to realise how much publicity he brings with his money!
Sorry, I forgot about the political correctness.I agree, Valverde earned his spot, but
it's not just little girls who cry. Little boys cry, too. And there's no reason to be embarrassed about showing sadness and emotion.
"Take it like a man" is a bit old-fashioned, isn't it?
Well, Merlier stopped pedaling 100m before the finish line.To be fair Cav was boxed in to follow Merlier but significantly faster straight line speed given how much ground he gained back on him.