The cyclingnews article said that Cannondale could follow Sagan to Tinkov. If that happened I wonder what would happen to the rest of the Cannondale Team? I don't think that Sagan should go to Tinkov. He would not have as much support in races like the Tdf, because Tinkove has such strong GC riders. Right now he has as much support as he could want pretty much in every race he rides.SKSemtex said:Public announcement. DS who has not signed Peter Sagan for 2015 yet, do it immediately and call us to Gazeatta.![]()
BMC will want him to age 15 years before they sign him. He's too young and in his prime to fit their mold right now.coimbrawu said:imo Sagan should go to BMC, for Allan Peiper and Daniel Oss.
Cannondale has a bunch of talent but many of them are more or less affected as they have to work for Sagan. So Sagan leaves the team is good for others. But Cannondale is not willing to lose Sagan because he is the best ad for them![]()
LaFlorecita said:Think Contador is on his way out though.
+1. I don't think it's going to be that easy to just walk out. From the way contador has been talking, he seemed very happy with the team. I think that's important for him. It's a little different than when he was at Astana. It definitely would be interesting if Cannondale is following sagan to tinkoff. As you said, that means personal contract with specialized will go down the drain or contador must leave. But which team can afford to buy him out his contract? Alonso's team might have the money, but contador wants team that can help him win races. New team especially from scratch would be difficult to immediately be competitive in GT race on their first year. And contador isn't getting younger either. That's a certainly a headache. Unless like you said, contador back to his top form. Then yes, contador at least got some bargaining chips.notrolfsorensen said:According to Gazettait is his private contract with Specialized that is going down the drain, and him staying... At least thats how I read it. He does have a contract for 2015 too. We will see how the season pans out, but if Contador is back to 2011 form or a close approximation then Tinkoff will be willing to do a lot to keep Contador - and Cannondale would likely be glad for the opportunity to get a personal contract with Contador. Lots of ways to fix it.
However, I don't really believe there's anything substantial to the story. Sagan could be on his way- Feltrin, Tinkoff and Riis all wants him. And pretty sure they would also love to get Mohoric, Villella and Basso. But thats it.
Is that some cheap slap on BMC? Sure BMC might not have a team like sky(for stage races) or OPQS(for classics and sprints), but they still are a pretty good team. I'm sure lot's of riders wish they had results like Cadel(Tdf winner, podium finisher, giro podium finisher, UCI World champ), or even TVG or Phinney. They've had more early season success then Cannondale so far this year.(I know it's extremely early in the season, but still)VeloHuman said:BMC will want him to age 15 years before they sign him. He's too young and in his prime to fit their mold right now.
After tour 2013, BMC replace John Lelangue with Allan Peiper, the man behind Ryder Hesjedal's giro success and play an important role in old HTC-Highroad glorious days. And they change BMC's old school training method to a modern way, which makes BMC become the team win most after July 2013. Besides, it's surprise Cannondale can't find a good leadout for Sagan when Oss left them. So if he come to BMC, at least he would have a very good leadout and decent classic team. But I know it is hard.Jspear said:Is that some cheap slap on BMC? Sure BMC might not have a team like sky(for stage races) or OPQS(for classics and sprints), but they still are a pretty good team. I'm sure lot's of riders wish they had results like Cadel(Tdf winner, podium finisher, giro podium finisher, UCI World champ), or even TVG or Phinney. They've had more early season success then Cannondale so far this year.(I know it's extremely early in the season, but still)
argyllflyer said:Honestly, Sagan, who regards himself as an all-rounder, is in danger of becoming the 'jack of all trades, master of none'.
I just spotted the Cycling News article...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/sagan-struggles-to-smile-after-second-place-in-strade-bianche
I love watching the guy but I feel he seems to have lost something.
Context is important. He lost something and he gained something. Sagan is fifth year a pro, but his role evolves, and so far he still improves his results.argyllflyer said:Sagan is talked up as a great Classics rider but after 4 years in the WT peloton (now in his 5th), his biggest one day win is Gent-Wevelgem.
He will usually not beat the top sprinters on a flat finish but can place high enough to pick up points in those jersey competitions. He can see off the top guys and the rest in more selective sprints. In Classics season though, those kind of finishes may have cobbles and climbs before they're reached, and he's at this point not the best at that either.
When it comes to the steep ramps, he won't win Fleche Wallonne (he gave it a good go last year), nor Amstel Gold so long as the best puncheurs and those better at climbing than him are around. Maybe Strade Bianche is another race he will struggle to win in decent climbing company as evidenced yesterday. (...)
Is Sagan the new EBH?
I love watching the guy but I feel he seems to have lost something. Last year was a great opportunity to win Milan-Sanremo - no major sprinters close by, yet he got it wrong. A more sprinter-friendly route this year doesn't bode well.
Wasn't a slap, more of a pokeJspear said:Is that some cheap slap on BMC? Sure BMC might not have a team like sky(for stage races) or OPQS(for classics and sprints), but they still are a pretty good team. I'm sure lot's of riders wish they had results like Cadel(Tdf winner, podium finisher, giro podium finisher, UCI World champ), or even TVG or Phinney. They've had more early season success then Cannondale so far this year.(I know it's extremely early in the season, but still)
He's the master of the points jerseys. 4X Cali, 3X TdS, 2X TDF, 1X Oman, and Sardegna and Poland saw him win the overall as well as the points competition.argyllflyer said:Honestly, Sagan, who regards himself as an all-rounder, is in danger of becoming the 'jack of all trades, master of none'.
He came in 20th. Great training!wayahead said:some quality training today...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X28zRuTVEqM
he´s back on his 2013´s level IMO
I agree most definitely. Fabian was saying recently in an interview, You don't just come here and win Flanders. It's something that takes a lot of time, hard work, and experience. He'll get there....he's already practically there.Gloin22 said:Cancellera won his first monument at 26..
Sagan is 24 ..
He'll win one.. No doubt.