R.E.S.P.E.C.T. to Chris Horner

[The GCW]

Chris Horner signing

News is that Chris Horner is signing with an American team. Any guesses which team? BMC, Trek?

 

[webvan]

The last time we heard from his manager it didn't sound like a Protour team was in the cards?

 

[Ruudz0r]

The last time we heard from his manager it didn't sound like a Protour team was in the cards?

They said it was a PCT last time, but UHC said it was full and they have already announced their 2015 roster and Novo Nordisk is for riders with diabetis. So both seem unlikely.

I hope it is Trek or BMC would be a shame if he goes to Jamis Hagen or something like that.

 

[Wallenquist]

Speculation has been rife as to which team Horner has signed for but Cooke ruled out a WorldTour squad, thus ending any rumours of a move to BMC Racing or Trek Factory Racing, the latter having told Cyclingnews last Friday that they were not interested in re-signing the American.

My bet is Jamis then

 

[webvan]

ok, here's the actual news item : http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/horner-signs-one-year-deal-with-us-team

In recent weeks, Horner has been linked to a number of domestic teams including Jelly Belly, UnitedHealthcare, Jamis, Smartstop and Bissel. Cooke would not be drawn on which team Horner would ride for in 2015 but Jamis, Jelly Belly, UnitedHealthcare and Smartstop have previously ruled out signing the American.

That would have to be Bissel then ?

 

[Netserk]

Ridiculous! He's still a GT podium contender for crying out load.

He would've been the perfect signing for Vacansoleil though

 

[Gloin22]

Ridiculous! He's still a GT podium contender for crying out load.

He would've been the perfect signing for Vacansoleil though

Well if he sings for UHC he has a good chance of making Giro

But since UHC seems to have completed their rooster it's unlikely

 

[Afrank]

ok, here's the actual news item : http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/horner-signs-one-year-deal-with-us-team



That would have to be Bissel then ?

The U23 squad directed by Axel Merckx? Might be just a tiny bit too old to ride with them.

 

[trevim]

Up and coming team? Smartstop or whatever they're called is my pick.

 

[Race Radio]

Airgas/Safeway

 

[blackcat]

At 40 years of age and after a difficult illness 8 months ago, the man deserves R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for finishing on the podium today.

congrats chris. such a Boss!

 

[cineteq]

Airgas/Safeway

 

[roadbiker]

Can only be US Postal.

 

[filipo]

Chris is a marketing genius, man. Here we are in the dead of the season, and dude's been in the news almost every day since August.

 

[Oldman]

Airgas/Safeway

That would be hilarious. Their Master's squad? He wouldn't need to look far for a supplier on the road.

 

[Race Radio]

Airgas/Safeway

Good post Race

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/11/horner-to-airgas-safeway/

 

[shalgo]

Good post Race

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/11/horner-to-airgas-safeway/

From that story:

"Some see this as a potential farewell ride for Horner; however both he and his agent Baden Cooke have indicated that if he did compete with a smaller team in 2015, that it would be done with a view to being part of a bigger setup the following year."

 

[Hugh Januss]

Up and coming team? Smartstop or whatever they're called is my pick.

Google Adam Myerson, tell me if you think he would sign Chris H.

 

[jens_attacks]

well i hoped for caja rural but there it is
hopefully he will enjoy his time on the bike and not crash. and in 2016, come back big time. forzza papy!

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Lol, even Cobo managed two years between GT win and unceremonious dumping down to the Continental level... and he didn't perform as well as Horner in the interim either.

 

[Mitcholo]

Google Adam Myerson, tell me if you think he would sign Chris H.

I don't think Myerson has aything to do with Smartstop anymore https://twitter.com/AdamMyerson/status/527489153777565698

Hopefully he won't be at Novo-Nordisk

 

[maxmartin]

Horner should beg BMC or any American team.

looks like some American team is going to take him, wondering how much would the salary be.

 

[maxmartin]

Safeway/Vons/TomThumb Chris can pick any of them. LOL

 

[Wallace]

It seems to me that at this point Horner is getting exactly the r.e.s.p.e.c.t. he deserves. Will his shopping cart have sram or shimano components?

 

[mewmewmew13]

It seems to me that at this point Horner is getting exactly the r.e.s.p.e.c.t. he deserves. Will his shopping cart have sram or shimano components?

LOL
"Spill in Aisle 3!"