Purito - Joaquim Rodriguez thread

[DBotero]

I don't understand Katusha here.They should have pressed him to do La Vuelta but insisting for these races is strange.
Also is appearing that J.Rod is on the list of the teams vying for a WT place,despite the fact he decided to retire.

 

[Arredondo]

I don't understand Katusha here.They should have pressed him to do La Vuelta but insisting for these races is strange.
Also is appearing that J.Rod is on the list of the teams vying for a WT place,despite the fact he decided to retire.

The only team i want him to continue is Caja Rural

 

[Valv.Piti]

Well, it obvious isn't optimal if he has been forced to race - nevertheless, I must admit I was happy when I found out. I will definitely root for Rodriguez in Lombardia, but damn, it will be a hard one.

 

[Jancouver]

Last big training in his career is finished... Very soon he will come for his very last race... Joaquim Purito Rodriguez - true leader, true professional!
Photo by Angel Vicioso
#TeamKATUSHA

 

[dusty red roads]

:lol:

 

[Arredondo]

According to La Gazzeta, he could be riding for Team Bahrain in 2017.

Must be a super contract. I think it's better to retire, but it's alluring: a lot of money, a different role in the team and one extra year.

 

[Velolover2]

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According to La Gazzeta, he could be riding for Team Bahrain in 2017.

Must be a super contract. I think it's better to retire, but it's alluring: a lot of money, a different role in the team and one extra year.

Best scenario for him: Riding only Liège–Bastogne–Liège as a target and getting a lot of cash.

 

[glassmoon]

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According to La Gazzeta, he could be riding for Team Bahrain in 2017.

Must be a super contract. I think it's better to retire, but it's alluring: a lot of money, a different role in the team and one extra year.

well... money doesn't stink. even the dictator's and abusers' one.

 

[DBotero]

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According to La Gazzeta, he could be riding for Team Bahrain in 2017.

Must be a super contract. I think it's better to retire, but it's alluring: a lot of money, a different role in the team and one extra year.

I don't know maybe he rushed his decision to retire.His shape was decent as shown in Rio,but he decided to stop and not race La Vuelta.I don't care about that team,but if he decides to carry on for one more year any team will do.

 

[Arredondo]

I think he's just pissed of by Katusha's attitude. He had a formal agreement with them to retire after Río, but the team changed up their mind (which they can do, ofcourse) and decides to let him ride the Italian classics.

I think he wants to continue with a team who gives him the freedom to retire the way he wants. Maybe targetting Liege and Giro one more time?

 

[Velolover2]

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I think he's just pissed of by Katusha's attitude. He had a formal agreement with them to retire after Río, but the team changed up their mind (which they can do, ofcourse) and decides to let him ride the Italian classics.

I think he wants to continue with a team who gives him the freedom to retire the way he wants. Maybe targetting Liege and Giro one more time?

No more GTs. But he could ride Amgen Tour of California now that it is a WT race.

If he rides in 2017, he should retire with the Worlds.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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I think he's just pissed of by Katusha's attitude. He had a formal agreement with them to retire after Río, but the team changed up their mind (which they can do, ofcourse) and decides to let him ride the Italian classics.

I think he wants to continue with a team who gives him the freedom to retire the way he wants. Maybe targetting Liege and Giro one more time?

No more GTs. But he could ride Amgen Tour of California now that it is a WT race.

If he rides in 2017, he should retire with the Worlds.

Just a guess with the GT-thing or actual fact? Then again, if he wanted to ride another one, the Vuelta 2016 was really a missed opportunity (which I doubt he will anyways).

 

[Velolover2]

Just a personal opinion. I don't think he should race more GTs. Classics and one-week races only.

 

[Arredondo]

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Just a personal opinion. I don't think he should race more GTs. Classics and one-week races only.

Why not? Just ride the Giro with the intention of winning stages. I'm not saying he should focus on GC.

He can target Liege 110%, and just going to the Giro with the form he has left. I't still good enough to win stages imo.

 

[WheelofGear]

DNF the race we won twice.

Great way to end your career.

 

[jens_attacks]

the relation between the riders and the management of katusha to an all time low

had it confirmed personally from one rider in the past. horrible management

on the other hand, purito should have read his contract.

 

[Valv.Piti]

What the purpose of sending a rider like Purito to Lombardia at this point? Surely, they shouldn't expect anything from him and its pretty bad PR imo. Makes no sense...

 

[Arredondo]

Just stupid management from Katusha. But we all know that team lacks knowledge and humanity.

But also poor communication from both sides. They had a formal agreement Clasica would be his last race for Katusha. Even Azevedo and Florencio said in a some interviews. But at the end Purito and his manager (Edo) should made it absolute clear and make it official with the team. Now, you send a rider to Lombardia who isn't motivated at all + doesn't have any form because he did nothing for almost 2 months. You can't expect anything from him therefore.

I think he should retire afterall. For sure, it's not a great end, but to continue only for arranging a better goodbye-Tour, is not a good and healthy reason to continue really. You should continue because you still have the dedication to give 110% for obtaining good results. Well, that fire Purito doesn't have anymore. It's done.

 

[DBotero]

Let's wait and see.This result doesn't show anything considering the circumstances.A Vuelta as a goodbye race would be great and a new team could bring some motivation for him.

 

[Arredondo]

Let's wait and see.This result doesn't show anything considering the circumstances.A Vuelta as a goodbye race would be great and a new team could bring some motivation for him.

Why? He decided to retire because he wants to spend more time with his family and doesn't want to be away for 250 days a year.

I think that hasn't change really

 

[DBotero]

Let's wait and see.This result doesn't show anything considering the circumstances.A Vuelta as a goodbye race would be great and a new team could bring some motivation for him.

Why? He decided to retire because he wants to spend more time with his family and doesn't want to be away for 250 days a year.

I think that hasn't change really

His agent:
“We are not ruling out anything right now,” Edo told Cyclingnews. “Nothing is signed with anybody and there are lots of different options on the table.”
“Joaquim wanted to retire in the Olympics, but this obligation to race in Italy has changed his point of view. He wants to leave the sport in the way he wants to leave it.”

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rodriguez-not-ruling-out-racing-in-2017-agent-says/

 

[Arredondo]

Let's wait and see.This result doesn't show anything considering the circumstances.A Vuelta as a goodbye race would be great and a new team could bring some motivation for him.

Why? He decided to retire because he wants to spend more time with his family and doesn't want to be away for 250 days a year.

I think that hasn't change really

His agent:
“We are not ruling out anything right now,” Edo told Cyclingnews. “Nothing is signed with anybody and there are lots of different options on the table.”
“Joaquim wanted to retire in the Olympics, but this obligation to race in Italy has changed his point of view. He wants to leave the sport in the way he wants to leave it.”

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rodriguez-not-ruling-out-racing-in-2017-agent-says/

I know. But he said before the start of Lombardia he is going to retire for 99%. But maybe that 1% gets the upperhand

 

[Arredondo]

OH YEAH BABY!!! ANOTHER PURITO YEAR LEFT!!

 

[glassmoon]

it really is a shame that team like that is even allowed to exist in civilized world

 

[Gigs_98]

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OH YEAH BABY!!! ANOTHER PURITO YEAR LEFT!!

Seriously? I mean, I like the guy, but this just seems strange. I know, Contador also announced this would be his last season but he then announced to keep on racing in the middle of the season, but announcing that he will do another year one month after his big good by is just very strange.