Teams & Riders Mark Cavendish Discussion Thread

[SHAD0W93]

The story on the front page makes it sound like its a done deal for 2022...

All but the signature on the line according to Lefevere.


“'Mark wanted an extension to his fairy tale and I didn't want to take that away from him' says Lefevere”

Mark Cavendish confirmed for Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl in 2022

'Mark wanted an extension to his fairy tale and I didn't want to take that away from him' says Lefevere

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[roundabout]

what's the point of a holdup? is there supposed to be some grand contract signing ceremony?

 

[SHAD0W93]

what's the point of a holdup? is there supposed to be some grand contract signing ceremony?

Maybe Lefevere is/was waiting to see the extent of the injury.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Maybe Lefevere is/was waiting to see the extent of the injury.

It was Lefevere who was getting annoyed because it was taking so long. He was going to Ghent to meet Cavendish and basically shove a contract under his nose. But then he crashed (Cavendish).

 

[SHAD0W93]

It was Lefevere who was getting annoyed because it was taking so long. He was going to Ghent to meet Cavendish and basically shove a contract under his nose. But then he crashed (Cavendish).

Yeah but at least according to reports it was more Lefevere was ready and willing to sign Cavendish the rider and not the after riding part. Then they finally got it ironed out and the crash. So I’m saying now, maybe he doesn’t want it to be finalized in case Cavendish’s injury is severe.

 

[Berflamand]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1468613826799153160

View: https://twitter.com/MarkCavendish/status/1468613826799153160

 

[BlueRoads]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1468613826799153160

View: https://twitter.com/MarkCavendish/status/1468613826799153160

What a horrible experience that must be, especially for a child.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

When one thing goes wrong for Cavendish, Murphy's law seems to kick in immediately. Can only hope he and his family fully recover from this mentally, especially for his children this must be a particularly traumatic experience.

 

[SHAD0W93]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1468613826799153160

View: https://twitter.com/MarkCavendish/status/1468613826799153160

I just saw his story and was coming to share. It’s terrible experience for everyone involved and I wish the best for them. When my house was almost broken into and I was home, I was beyond nervous about any sound during the night for months and still have those sleep parlay dreams about it. It’s even worse for them and I hope the best.

 

[Jspear]

Also a shame is the fact that the only camera angle of the thieves is showing their backs....hoping they get caught...

 

[SHAD0W93]

Mark Cavendish and family victims of armed home invasion

The Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl star sprinter and his family awoke to four armed intruders on November 27

www.velonews.com

“It was reported that police believe this was a targeted forced entry.
“This was undoubtedly a targeted incident at the home of a celebrated British Olympian, who at the time was recovering from significant injuries resulting from a crash whilst competing, which was well-publicized,” said the senior investigating officer on the case detective inspector Tony Atkin. “Mr. Cavendish and his wife were assaulted and threatened in their own home, in the presence of their young children, who witnessed these events. Thankfully, they are recovering, but the traumatic effect will be long-standing.”“

I think it pushes more how it stinks professionals and celebrities life is in the news so when stuff like this happens, they can be taken advantage of.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Not cool.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Worse, he posted this that night when he got home. </3

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[Pinot's goat]

Mark Cavendish and family victims of armed home invasion

The Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl star sprinter and his family awoke to four armed intruders on November 27

www.velonews.com

“It was reported that police believe this was a targeted forced entry.
“This was undoubtedly a targeted incident at the home of a celebrated British Olympian, who at the time was recovering from significant injuries resulting from a crash whilst competing, which was well-publicized,” said the senior investigating officer on the case detective inspector Tony Atkin. “Mr. Cavendish and his wife were assaulted and threatened in their own home, in the presence of their young children, who witnessed these events. Thankfully, they are recovering, but the traumatic effect will be long-standing.”“

I think it pushes more how it stinks professionals and celebrities life is in the news so when stuff like this happens, they can be taken advantage of.

Man has been charged: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/man-charged-over-violent-robbery-at-mark-cavendishs-family-home/

 

[jmdirt]

Cav for the win! Its good to see that he wintered well!

 

[RedheadDane]

Cav for the win! Its good to see that he wintered well!

Especially considering how the winter started for him!

 

[Unchained]

Cav for the win! Its good to see that he wintered well!

guy still has some snap..I think most of the current best have track experience,but there is no such thing as Cavendish being boxed in,he can bump w the best..saw that he is nearing the top of overall win leader..I wish him luck..
Hope he achieves all he wants this year..if attitude counts this year Mark is coming in positive..

 

[SHAD0W93]

Yeah he had a huge acceleration coming from five-six places back and sprinted in the wind longer than everyone else. I thought he could win 1-2 stages here but wasn’t sure how he would be after the terrible November that he had.

 

[IndianCyclist]

Yeah he had a huge acceleration coming from five-six places back and sprinted in the wind longer than everyone else. I thought he could win 1-2 stages here but wasn’t sure how he would be after the terrible November that he had.

With this kind of form, he should be a shoo-in for the TDF

 

[jmdirt]

With this kind of form, he should be a shoo-in for the TDF

Too early to talk about TdF.

 

[tobydawq]

With this kind of form, he should be a shoo-in for the TDF

Yeah, well, you can say the same for Jakobsen.

 

[Red Rick]

Yeah, well, you can say the same for Jakobsen.

It's a rough spot for Cav. DQS really seems to want to go for Jakobsen I think.

 

[SHAD0W93]

It's a rough spot for Cav. DQS really seems to want to go for Jakobsen I think.

As they should honestly. Sure Cav winning one stage will generate more media but I think the risk is too high in that he is most likely to win during the first week as las year he was fading. I think the only way they bring him is if he is riding better than Jakobsen and performs better against the other top sprinters or knock on wood. I think it’d be good to return to the Giro and maybe the Vuelta.

 

[Red Rick]

As they should honestly. Sure Cav winning one stage will generate more media but I think the risk is too high in that he is most likely to win during the first week as las year he was fading. I think the only way they bring him is if he is riding better than Jakobsen and performs better against the other top sprinters or knock on wood. I think it’d be good to return to the Giro and maybe the Vuelta.

Thing is I doubt they'll even bring Cavendish to the other GTs. The Giro is before the Tour, and the Vuelta is supposed to be for Evenepoel.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Thing is I doubt they'll even bring Cavendish to the other GTs. The Giro is before the Tour, and the Vuelta is supposed to be for Evenepoel.

As of right now, Cav is tentatively scheduled for the Giro.