Teams & Riders Peter Sagan discussion thread.

[Red Rick]

Meanwhile, in the actual article

"I haven’t read it and sometimes a phrase in an interview gets taken out of context "

~Peter Sagan.

 

[Mayomaniac]

It wouldn't surprise me if Sagan was looking to get a MVDP kimd of deal, a smaller team that allows him to also ride MTB and pick his goals while still getting seven figures from Specialized.

 

[tobydawq]

It wouldn't surprise me if Sagan was looking to get a MVDP kimd of deal, a smaller team that allows him to also ride MTB and pick his goals while still getting seven figures from Specialized.

I don't think he wants to ride MTB, honestly. He is a road racer and has admitted to be that.

I think it is one of the better interviews I have read with him, and it was nice to see that he doesn't feel like being in the autumn of his career.

 

[IndianCyclist]

Sagan no longer generates excitement like WVA, VDP or JA for classics and Pogacar, Roglic, Bernal, Evenepoel and to some extent also the Yates bros for stage races. They are younger and more importantly better than him right now. He will have to come down to their level of salary for any team.

 

[Oldermanish]

I don't think he wants to ride MTB, honestly. He is a road racer and has admitted to be that.

I think it is one of the better interviews I have read with him, and it was nice to see that he doesn't feel like being in the autumn of his career.

Sagan could ride anything to promote bikes for Specialized. Looking at the roadies spending $5grand on gravel bikes and then riding on the road is indication of that market and his brand affiliation could last past his racing career. Endorsements make the icon richer.

 

[Sciatic]

Sagan could ride anything to promote bikes for Specialized. Looking at the roadies spending $5grand on gravel bikes and then riding on the road is indication of that market and his brand affiliation could last past his racing career. Endorsements make the icon richer.

Can he still do the BORA appliance commercial if he’s no longer on that team?

 

[Bakkie]

Sagan to DQS next season?

 

[Bonimenier]

Sagan to DQS next season?

I guess it's not impossible considering DQS also rides with specialized bikes, but Sagan will have to agree to take a way lower salary. Probably also depends on who the new sponsor(s) will be and how big the budget will be. Lefevere wants a bigger budget, but I can imagine that he mainly wants to spend it on improving the GC-side of the team with Evenepoel there.

 

[johnymax]

Sagan to DQS or INEOS just doesn't sound right.

 

[BlueRoads]

I just can't see Sagan at DQS. He's more a puma than a wolf to me. Israel... EF with sponsor's help... or Trek?

 

[Bonimenier]

I just can't see Sagan at DQS. He's more a puma than a wolf to me. Israel... EF with sponsor's help... or Trek?

Can't see Trek happening with Pedersen there. If he still wants the same salary ISN might be he is only option. They are crazy enough to throw money around.

 

[DaLong]

So Sagan is about to round into shape for...a month of nothing. 15th place at RvV not bad.

 

[tomorrow]

So Sagan is about to round into shape for...a month of nothing. 15th place at RvV not bad.

maybe he will change plans as WvA did. I haven't read his upcoming calendar schedule so far.

 

[Billie]

If he's planning to do Giro, Tour, Olympics he should take a break now cause end of the year it's the big goal to take a 4th rainbow and Roubaix perfectly placed right after.

 

[Pinot's goat]

If he's planning to do Giro, Tour, Olympics he should take a break now cause end of the year it's the big goal to take a 4th rainbow and Roubaix perfectly placed right after.

There is a two month gap between Olympics and Worlds, fatigue should not be too much of an issue.

 

[Ktarie]

If he's planning to do Giro, Tour, Olympics he should take a break now cause end of the year it's the big goal to take a 4th rainbow and Roubaix perfectly placed right after.

Seems like that Sagan next stage race will be the Romandie and right after the Giro for a second time.

Sagan soll über die Romandie zum Giro d´Italia fahren | radsport-news.com

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[jmdirt]

I don't think he wants to ride MTB, honestly. He is a road racer and has admitted to be that.

I think it is one of the better interviews I have read with him, and it was nice to see that he doesn't feel like being in the autumn of his career.

Yes and no. I can't see him doing what MVdP does/did, but I could see him doing select dirt events.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

He should do Brabantse Pijl, Amstel and Liege before Romandie. Would do him good imo.

 

[Leinster]

He should do Brabantse Pijl, Amstel and Liege before Romandie. Would do him good imo.

He'd be going to Liege as a domestique for Schachmann. Not that there's anything wrong with that, and doing some domestique work might actually endear him to his possible new boss Lefevere...

 

[tobydawq]

Brian Holm says he does not believe Sagan will go to QuickStep.

 

[jmdirt]

Other than "pressure" from Specialized, I can't see why he would want to go to DQS.

The more I think about it, the more I think that JV/EF needs to figure out how to get this guys back on a Cannondale! Granted, that's a good move for JV/EF, but not necessarily for PS. He would be their star though, and maybe pay him what he wants.

 

[fuiers]

I just want to see him go to DQS. End of story.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

I just can't see Sagan at DQS. He's more a puma than a wolf to me. Israel... EF with sponsor's help... or Trek?

He's too young for Israel. It would be better for both parties if they left it a couple of years.

I really hope it's not DQS. I love the pack mentality even though I always pick the wrong one to bet on (eg Ala at. Omloop, Lampaert at RVV etc, etc).

 

[Bolder]

IMO QS would be a great fit for Sagan. Less pressure, better support. The problem for him is that he hasn't proven he can be a big winner again. Hope that changes soon but until then he's going to be viewed with a bit of skepticism. There's a new generation who are frankly stronger right now.

 

[glassmoon]

IMO QS would be a great fit for Sagan. Less pressure, better support. The problem for him is that he hasn't proven he can be a big winner again. Hope that changes soon but until then he's going to be viewed with a bit of skepticism. There's a new generation who are frankly stronger right now.

And it'll be great for DQS too as Specialized will still pay his salary... or at least a significant chunk of it.