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

[Ilmaestro99]

Matthis Vacek. 4 more years at Lidl Trek.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954816805412684118

View: https://x.com/LidlTrek/status/1954816805412684118?t=sxEi8cVjagy6c8wmXH5PfA&s=19

 

[buddy buddy buddy]

Would be good for balance if more danish riders could be persuaded to join as well. Doesn't Vingegaard need a new team.

no because they are treated like some necessary extra goods there, i mean this seriously, with token Magnus or Andreas Kron entry in the big races. Levy and Bevort not progressing, previously Rodenberg and Johansen went nowhere. I don't know why but that team sucks for danish riders

 

[Onizuka999]

Pericas next year will become pro with uae. Contract until 2030.

 

[Rockestar_33]

Pericas next year will become pro with uae. Contract until 2030.

I just hope these ridiculously long contracts for neo pros will come back to bite them on the ass one day.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

no because they are treated like some necessary extra goods there, i mean this seriously, with token Magnus or Andreas Kron entry in the big races. Levy and Bevort not progressing, previously Rodenberg and Johansen went nowhere. I don't know why but that team sucks for danish riders

I think one factor that has to be taken into account when it comes to several of those riders you mention (+ for example Niklas Larsen) are that they also have been prioritizing track cycling and I think that could definitively be a limiting factor when it come to their development of the road.

Also, both Rodenberg and Johansen went on to the World Tour from Uno-X, so it’s not like their stint was a disaster.

 

[RedheadDane]

FDJ stealing Jonathan's Lidl brother!

(They probably just signed him... no kidnappings involved.)

 

[Tim Cahill]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954945045347623345

 

[RedheadDane]

And here's said statement:

Team Bahrain Victorious Signs Alec Segaert - Team Bahrain

Team Bahrain Victorious is pleased to announce the signing of 22-year-old Belgian rider Alec Segaert. Known for his solid performances in time trials and one-day races, Segaert will bolster the team’s Classics squad while also playing a pivotal role in supporting GC contenders in stage races...

bahraincyclingteam.com

Because, you know... makes more sense to go straight to the source...

 

[ice&fire]

I just hope these ridiculously long contracts for neo pros will come back to bite them on the ass one day.

Ayuso says hello

 

[RedheadDane]

Ayuso says hello

But is it biting them (UAE) in the ass? Or is it biting Ayuso in the ass?
Or are asses just being bitten all around?

 

[Rockestar_33]

Ayuso says hello

A kid who's won 2 major tours and has a podium in the Vuelta at 19?

 

[Cycling111]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954991932335394925

View: https://x.com/cirogazzetta/status/1954991932335394925

 

[Rockestar_33]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954991932335394925

View: https://x.com/cirogazzetta/status/1954991932335394925

Vendrame has been BOC's domestiques a few times. Covi a good signing

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Kevin vermarcke sold his soul and joined the ******* cabal

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955192845670715450

View: https://x.com/TeamEmiratesUAE/status/1955192845670715450?t=OK8wdVREy2C-ocHEE5slNA&s=19

 

[JosephD]

On the plus side, that should be UAE done in the transfer market? Wellens is staying and Benson or Ciro were reporting Baroncini had either extended or was close to before his terrible injuries in Poland. That leaves Majka retiring, Covi to Jayco and only Johansen/Laengen unaccounted for.

Pericas is the new climber, not really a Majka replacement but an extra body to the climbing group.
Vermaerke covers the same terrain as Covi.
Schwarzbacher should be promoted to replace one/both of the Scandi rouleurs, even if he also a good sprinter/TT rider.

28 riders including Wellens, Baroncini and Schwarzbacher. They could keep one of both of Johansen and Laengen. Or they can find two more to add...

 

[Peyroteo94]

Wellens should go to Soudal IMO. Perfect team for him since Remco is leaving.

 

[Landeirovic]

On the plus side, that should be UAE done in the transfer market? Wellens is staying and Benson or Ciro were reporting Baroncini had either extended or was close to before his terrible injuries in Poland. That leaves Majka retiring, Covi to Jayco and only Johansen/Laengen unaccounted for.

Pericas is the new climber, not really a Majka replacement but an extra body to the climbing group.
Vermaerke covers the same terrain as Covi.
Schwarzbacher should be promoted to replace one/both of the Scandi rouleurs, even if he also a good sprinter/TT rider.

28 riders including Wellens, Baroncini and Schwarzbacher. They could keep one of both of Johansen and Laengen. Or they can find two more to add...

Laengen will retired or Uno X. Also Johansen leave.

 

[laarsland]

Laengen great if Uno-X will ride all three GTs, if not I'd rather have Løland renewed.

 

[Onizuka999]

The colombian Juan Felipe Rodríguez will go to EF

 

[Offline]

Laengen will retired or Uno X. Also Johansen leave.

With Laengen and Johansen leaving they might need a similar type. These guys pulling the first 100km in all smaller races.

 

[Mayomaniac]

With Laengen and Johansen leaving they might need a similar type. These guys pulling the first 100km in all smaller races.

Zoccarato or bust!

 

[RedheadDane]

Fleur Moors signs contract extension with Lidl-Trek through 2027 | Trek Race Shop

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racing.trekbikes.com

 

[ice&fire]

A kid who's won 2 major tours and has a podium in the Vuelta at 19?

...and shares team with Pogacar, Almeida and del Toro so he' s bound to be co-leader at any GT he enters from now on. We'll see how well he takes that.

 

[Potomac]

Kevin vermarcke sold his soul and joined the satanic cabal

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955192845670715450

View: https://x.com/TeamEmiratesUAE/status/1955192845670715450?t=OK8wdVREy2C-ocHEE5slNA&s=19

Will he do better or worse for having changed teams?

 

[hayneplane]

Will he do better or worse for having changed teams?

Hard to know but he has a boatload of potential but thus far the results have not lived up to the flashes of talent he has displayed.