Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

[JRanton]

Manuele Boaro (Astana) retires: https://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/italiaan-manuele-boaro-36-kondigt-afscheid-aan/

 

[Colonel]

Pretty sure the teams don't have anything against people re-posting their announcements in random forums.

My point and case to you.

 

[RedheadDane]

My point and case to you.

Huh? You said that the sources - as in, the teams - don't like it when they're named openly. But why wouldn't they?

I even doubt the random newspapers would have much against links to their articles being posted; more clicks!

 

[Salvarani]

I have a headache.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

I have a headache.

Source???

 

[Salvarani]

Source???

It will be revealed later.

 

[Netserk]

Based on history, I feel it is best I dont post on what I know of the Costa deal...until it's public.

Please just ignore @RedheadDane.

 

[RedheadDane]

Please just ignore @RedheadDane.

Yeah, @Colonel feel free to post it, just don't expect me to believe it.

 

[Netserk]

Yeah, @Colonel feel free to post it, just don't expect me to believe it.

And if you don't believe it, you don't have to write so here. Other people can think for themselves.

 

[RedheadDane]

And if you don't believe it, you don't have to write so here. Other people can think for themselves.

Sometimes, yes. Other times... apparently not.

 

[Rob5091]

Sources for rumours? Oh my, it's going to be a long Winter.

 

[tobydawq]

Sometimes, yes. Other times... apparently not.

Which times are those?

 

[RedheadDane]

Which times are those?

Formolo-to-Movistar.
Plapp-to-Jayco.
Both have a contract with their current team for next year.

And the Evenepoel-to-Ineos was persistent for a very long time.

Sources for rumours? Oh my, it's going to be a long Winter.

No no, you misunderstand: Rumours don't need sources, but anything that doesn't include a source is - of course - a rumour.

 

[RedheadDane]

In fact, let's have some fun! Let's see who can come up with the best shocking-yet-plausible rumour.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

In fact, let's have some fun! Let's see who can come up with the best shocking-yet-plausible rumour.

The Great Big Cycling Transfers and Rumours Thread to split into two new threads: The Major Cycling Transfers Thread, and The Minor Cycling Rumours Thread. Source: Psychlingnews.

 

[tobydawq]

Formolo-to-Movistar.
Plapp-to-Jayco.
Both have a contract with their current team for next year.

And the Evenepoel-to-Ineos was persistent for a very long time.



No no, you misunderstand: Rumours don't need sources, but anything that doesn't include a source is - of course - a rumour.

I guess you also refused to believe that Roglic could be on his way to a different team?

 

[JRanton]

I guess you also refused to believe that Roglic could be on his way to a different team?

And Caleb Ewan

 

[RedheadDane]

I guess you also refused to believe that Roglic could be on his way to a different team?

Until he confirmed that he was leaving, yes.

And Caleb Ewan

Given how many times he repeated that he - initially - intended to complete his contract with Lotto, sure.

But your two examples are some involving some clear discontent between rider and team.

 

[Anderis]

In fact, let's have some fun! Let's see who can come up with the best shocking-yet-plausible rumour.

I've heard that you put pineapple on pizza.

 

[RedheadDane]

I've heard that you put pineapple on pizza.

Transfer rumour...

 

[Anderis]

Transfer rumour...

I've heard that you transferred a pineapple onto a pizza.

 

[Hugh Januss]

Transfer rumour...

Do you put pineapple on pizza? That is indefensible.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I've heard that you transferred a pineapple onto a pizza.

Which then led to her getting transferred to an Italian prison, aka Bardiani.

 

[tobydawq]

Until he confirmed that he was leaving, yes.

Your system seems to be working great, then.

 

[Salvarani]

Until he confirmed that he was leaving, yes.

Just a curious question.

If the news, people and their dog says there is a hurricane coming and you need to evacuate from your house/building. Do you just see it as a rumour and wait until it is literally outside your doorstep?

"I guess they were right".