As the Sky managers eariler season reported that they wasnt to sign 2/3 quality climbers and one very strong GC contender in season 2012. Martin would classfiy as a quality climber.
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Gloin22 said:As the Sky managers eariler season reported that they wasnt to sign 2/3 quality climbers and one very strong GC contender in season 2012. Martin would classfiy as a quality climber.
Reverend_T_Preedy said:Do you mean Andy Fenn? Luke Rowe is riding for ther GB team (or 100%ME in domestic races). Andy Fenn signed for An Post last year. Interestingly, he's also been riding for team GB this year where he won a stage at the Tour de Bretagne.
If Sky want to take on young British talent then they need to give them races in which they can target, such as smaller single day or stage races in France, Holland, Belgium, Italy etc.
While we're on the subject of Sky, I expect them to sign an Irish rider this summer too. Makes sense for the sponsors. I wonder whether they might try for Dan Martin or Philip Deignan?
TeamSkyFans said:Rowe and the young columbian whos name escape me look pretty much dead certs.
Reverend_T_Preedy said:Do you mean Andy Fenn? Luke Rowe is riding for ther GB team (or 100%ME in domestic races). Andy Fenn signed for An Post last year. Interestingly, he's also been riding for team GB this year where he won a stage at the Tour de Bretagne.
Reverend_T_Preedy said:Do you mean Andy Fenn? Luke Rowe is riding for ther GB team (or 100%ME in domestic races). Andy Fenn signed for An Post last year. Interestingly, he's also been riding for team GB this year where he won a stage at the Tour de Bretagne.
If Sky want to take on young British talent then they need to give them races in which they can target, such as smaller single day or stage races in France, Holland, Belgium, Italy etc.
While we're on the subject of Sky, I expect them to sign an Irish rider this summer too. Makes sense for the sponsors. I wonder whether they might try for Dan Martin or Philip Deignan?
TeamSkyFans said:Luke and Sam Harrison also rode in the GB squad with Thomas, Kennaugh and Swift that road in Sardinia
will10 said:but what is Sky's (the company) market in Ireland? I don't know.
You do realise Langeveld performed better than Flecha in the past cobbles season by finishing 5th in RVV and winning Omloop?Richeypen said:Hayman is one of the best Cobbles domestiques in the world. Langeveld isnt going to replace Flecha as leader unless he leaves the team. Thomas will be a protected rider next year. If Hayman goes he will be an ideal replacement, otherwise it will be a case of Garmin this year. Packing a team full of the best riders can have negative effects if there is no overal plan there.
Dekker_Tifosi said:You do realise Langeveld performed better than Flecha in the past cobbles season by finishing 5th in RVV and winning Omloop?
Not saying Langeveld is better than Flecha, but he is surely better than the other Sky cobble riders
TeamSkyFans said:Langeveld was better this year than Flecha was. I think Langeveld next year will be better than Flecha was this year also.
At seven years younger it would be a natural swap.
Question is what happens to Flecha, still got what it takes to be pro tour? pro conti? Director Sportif?
TeamSkyFans said:Question is what happens to Flecha, still got what it takes to be pro tour? pro conti? Director Sportif?
TeamSkyFans said:Langeveld was better this year than Flecha was. I think Langeveld next year will be better than Flecha was this year also.
At seven years younger it would be a natural swap.
Question is what happens to Flecha, still got what it takes to be pro tour? pro conti? Director Sportif?
JRanton said:Is that supposed to be a joke?
Most riders nowadays last at least until 36. This year JAF was simply in shape a little too early. He was reported as being in incredible form already at sky's training camp in january, where he destroyed everyone in the hill intervals, which usually isn't a very good sign. At Omloop he was obviously very strong but his form faded a bit after that.TeamSkyFans said:When I say that, next year he will be 33. If Sky dont renew are the pro tour teams that will see him as a serious option.
I like FLecha, but hes not getting any younger, and even this year there were questions over wether he was Sky's strongest rider for the classics. Are there pro tour teams out there that are going to offer more than a one year contract to a rider who on the surface looks like his best chances of winning major classics may be past him?
We seem to be enjoying a period of some real top young riders coming through. I think its going to be harder and harder for the 33 year old+ riders to get top team spots.
Just my opinion. Not dissing flecha, but being realistic.
My comment was based on him leaving Sky. Obviously I hope he stays.
TeamSkyFans said:When I say that, next year he will be 33. If Sky dont renew are the pro tour teams that will see him as a serious option.