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

[AlfaLum]

The Saudis may want to stop sponsoring the sport. Jayco probably won't be able to cough up 2 million euros to Schmid, I would think.

I doubt there are 8-10 teams that would be a better fit for him. Schmid always races for himself. He doesn't do any domestique work, which would render him useless to most teams. Q36.5 is perfect for him as the team doesn't have any major GC contenders or top sprinters. In Grand Tour races, he can do whatever he wants and go for the breakaway whenever he likes.

Foldager disagrees

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Don't forget that Q36.5 is in some ways a Swiss team and in other ways also a continuation of a team he previously rode for. I wouldn't be too worried about him not fitting in there, and money may not be his main priority either.

 

[TheKidsCallMeBoss]

Foldager disagrees

Doing a one-minute work in a 1.Pro race isn't the same as doing it for three weeks in a Grand Tour.

 

[yaco]

Doing a one-minute work in a 1.Pro race isn't the same as doing it for three weeks in a Grand Tour.

What a funny post. So a team leader should be working every day in GT.

 

[yaco]

Jayco on the front foot. Announced the renewal of Double and they have upgraded Appleton to the women's WT team. And there were some pointed words in the press release.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Ivan Romeo has signed until 2030, good, he’s their best rider.

 

[TheKidsCallMeBoss]

What a funny post. So a team leader should be working every day in GT.

I'm not sure what your point is. If you think there are ten teams that would be a better fit for Schmid, then please list them. I'll then carefully explain why they aren't good options.

 

[yaco]

I'm not sure what your point is. If you think there are ten teams that would be a better fit for Schmid, then please list them. I'll then carefully explain why they aren't good options.

All you did in your initial post was to criticise Schmid. I guess he must be doing OK if team/s are willing to pay him 2 million euro's per year.

 

[TheKidsCallMeBoss]

All you did in your initial post was to criticise Schmid. I guess he must be doing OK if team/s are willing to pay him 2 million euro's per year.

I wasn't criticising him. I simply described what type of rider he is.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Ivan Romeo has signed until 2030, good, he’s their best rider.

Cat Ferguson is like, right there.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Cat Ferguson is like, right there.

Tim believes Romeo's carrying both her and the team.

 

[RedheadDane]

Cat Ferguson is like, right there.

Unfortunately, she can't ride for the men's team.

 

[Potomac]

Unfortunately, she can't ride for the men's team.

why not? Is there such a thing as men's team?

 

[RedheadDane]

why not? Is there such a thing as men's team?

I don't think UCI would allow it.

 

[Leadbelly]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2055880455216361600

View: https://x.com/cirogazzetta/status/2055880455216361600

 

[search]

Tom Crabbe has apparently chosen Q36.5 over Tudor, Alpecin-Premier Tech and Soudal Quick-Step

Belgische sprintrevelatie Tom Crabbe maakt transfer naar Pinarello Q36.5

Tom Pidcock krijgt er volgend jaar een Belgische ploegmaat bij. Tom Crabbe zal in 2027 rijden voor de Zwitserse ploeg Pinarello Q36.5. De 20-jarige sprinter uit Opwijk won dit jaar al vijf koersen, waaronder recent nog drie ritten in de Ronde van Turkije.

www.hln.be

 

[Cycling920]

Does Gall’s contract expire this year? And where do you think Landa will go?

Looks like Politt will probably extend with UAE.

Any news about Tim Torn Teutenberg?

 

[primoz]

TTT is negotiating extension with Trek.
Buitrago and Van Eetvelt close to NSN.
Antoine Huby joined 7Eleven Cliqq Roadbike Philippines (CT)

 

[pastronef]

Buitrago and Van Eetvelt close to NSN.

I like this very much

 

[hayneplane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2055880455216361600

View: https://x.com/cirogazzetta/status/2055880455216361600

I can’t really see the fit there. Mostly a breakaway artist but doesn’t win much, no great record of strong domestique work and doesn’t scream future major talent.

 

[SafeBet]

I can’t really see the fit there. Mostly a breakaway artist but doesn’t win much, no great record of strong domestique work and doesn’t scream future major talent.

He's got a big engine and will be mostly on domestique duties. Think Baroncini at last year's Giro, but with the ability to stay healthy for more than 6 months.

 

[Netserk]

He's got a big engine and will be mostly on domestique duties. Think Baroncini at last year's Giro, but with the ability to stay healthy for more than 6 months.

and even in breakaways he lacks weapons so would do well to either help a killer or use the threat to fuga the fuga

his rides in amstel this year and tota last year were superb , but with all his strength it still rarely pays off on his own

 

[Cycling920]

Daniel Benson:

The belief in the paddock here at the Giro d'Italia is that Roglič is likely to retire at the end of the season,

with a sensible theory going around that he'll bow out at the European Championships in Slovenia.

 

[Cycling920]

Daniel Benson:

Colombian sprinter Juan Sebastián Molano is in line to join Lotto Intermarché.

The team has been actively seeking a fast finisher following the departure of Arnaud de Lie to Tudor Pro Cycling, and Molano has emerged as a top transfer.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Greek champion Nikiforos Arvanitou will sign for Astana according to Lukáš Ronald Lukács
He'll be the first Greek in the WT since Ioannis Tamouridis (whose currently a DS at Bahrein)


https://x.com/lucasaganronald