Zdenek Stybar (Jayco) almost certain to retire after Tour of Guangxi: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/th...-zdenek-stybar-nears-exit-at-tour-of-guangxi/
Must say I thought there were more WT Polish cyclists than there actually are, so yes, good to see two confirmed in a single day.
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Ben Hermans is still without a team for 2024, after not getting prolonged by IPT. He says the situation currently is particularly difficult, as after the transfer market had come to a standstill due to the merger rumors, many younger rider have panicked and are willing to sign for peanuts
https://pressreader.com/article/282153590941231
https://pressreader.com/article/282153590941231
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Lotto should sign him, he can still deliver points and could be valuable guide for their younger riders. As of now their only experienced climbers are De Gendt and Sepulveda. And even tho I like both I don't see them guiding LvE to a 5th in Paris-Nice.
Or, he could end up at WB, they like to sign riders like him.
I hope he continues, he might just be the most criminally underrated Belgian cyclist of the 21st century.
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I agree, I wouldn't mind a 1y contract for him at Lotto. Can still be usefull, for himself in some minor races and experience wise for the young guys. And they have money just sitting on the bank right now because Ewan left. Can't do anything wrong with a 1y contract. Think it wouldn't be smart to fill up the team with 2y contract riders now anyways.
Kevin Colleoni leaves Jayco to join Intermarche for 2024 and 2025: https://intermarche-circus-wanty.eu/news/kevin-colleoni/
I really like Hen Bermans (relation to sadly departed David) and great to see him finally have a run without injuries (see Amaury Capiot). Great mindset and punch when he’s in his stride.
However, he’s turning 38 next year and you see guys like Loic Vliegen having to step down now. Given his ability to farm lower-level races you could see Astana throwing him a lifeline, but in the greater scheme of things a year mentoring youth at Lotto-dtsny or Bingoal should be the option now.
However, he’s turning 38 next year and you see guys like Loic Vliegen having to step down now. Given his ability to farm lower-level races you could see Astana throwing him a lifeline, but in the greater scheme of things a year mentoring youth at Lotto-dtsny or Bingoal should be the option now.
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- May 5, 2010
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FIFY.
Sure, it might indeed be that it's EF he's signed with, but nothing has been confirmed.
- Nov 16, 2013
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How is this generally going for you?
Apart from the merger, everytime you do this, it is made public shortly after.
Maybe just accept that there are sources near the teams that know better than you.
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In this case, the source is someone working at Ekstra Bladet, so... yeah... I have my doubts.
And as for the supposed merger; that seems to be a case of someone working behind the scenes to avoid a horrible situation.
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There's nothing wrong with Rasmus and it isn't my source.
- May 5, 2010
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Then what is your source?
Again; sure, it might be that it is indeed EF Costa has signed for, or it might not... we just don't know.
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It wasn't my post.
No, but the likelihood is probably close to 100, no reason to act like it's 50-50 and think that every journalist just spouts crap and lies for no reason.
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I never implied it was...
I would be more inclined to believe a Portuguese journalist in this case.
Just like I'd be more inclined to believe Franklin if it was about a Danish rider.
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https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/rui-costa-signs-for-ef-education-easypost-for-2024
"However, none of the rumours were confirmed and it is now certain that Rui Costa will have as teammates the Danes Michael Valgren and Mikkel Honore, in the North American EF Education EasyPost.
The length of the contract has not yet been revealed, but it's safe to say that it will be for one season, the 15th of his World Tour career."
Interesting also that ICW have financial short fall because of the new sponsor laws about betting companies.
"However, none of the rumours were confirmed and it is now certain that Rui Costa will have as teammates the Danes Michael Valgren and Mikkel Honore, in the North American EF Education EasyPost.
The length of the contract has not yet been revealed, but it's safe to say that it will be for one season, the 15th of his World Tour career."
Interesting also that ICW have financial short fall because of the new sponsor laws about betting companies.
- May 5, 2010
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Obviously just a translation of the EB source. Why else would the specifically name the Danish teammates he's supposedly having for next year.
Also, dunno where the translated version got this bit from:
Clearly he didn't... so, what else don't they know?
- Nov 16, 2013
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Based on history, I feel it is best I dont post on what I know of the Costa deal...until it's public.
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