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

[tobydawq]

What would be a good fit for the rider? You need a team that is able to change him mentally, but the ride himself also needs to want to change.

Sure, but Ineos don't have any real sprinting success in their history, so they wouldn't be able to provide him with that much support (unless hey say to Ganna to babysit Ewan around the globe, which I doubt would happen).

 

[Berniece]

Sure, but Ineos don't have any real sprinting success in their history, so they wouldn't be able to provide him with that much support (unless hey say to Ganna to babysit Ewan around the globe, which I doubt would happen).

True, I don't think Ineos is a good match either. Maybe SOQ, they got a decent leadout, and wouldn't be the first time they pull a sprinter out of a rut, but they don't need him at the moment. Maybe it's better for him to ride PCT.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Ineos have a cracked lead out with no sprinter, may as well take a gamble on someone. Groves would’ve been the best option but he’s gone now.

Last year they had a raft of track, tt and gt champions leading out… hayter.

 

[Rob5091]

What would be a good fit for the rider? You need a team that is able to change him mentally, but the ride himself also needs to want to change.

Vino will have to kick someone else to the devo team if Astana's buying spree continues.

 

[Pozzovivo]

Friebe has alluded that he might be off to INEOS. They do have room with only 27 riders but that doesn't seem like the best fit neither for team nor rider...

Perferct fit! They need a replacement for the expensive underperforming sprinter after Viviani left.

 

[laarsland]

Perferct fit! They need a replacement for the expensive underperforming sprinter after Viviani left.

To be fair, I think Viviani pitched in and worked for team leaders when needed. I have my doubts as to Ewan's ability (/willingness) to put in this kind of shift.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Doesn't Ewan collect supercars?
I don't think a grenadier would tickle his fancy.

 

[RedheadDane]

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Clément Horny who just recently won the NC in the Elite 2 category rumoured to the Intermarché-Wanty structure.

Horny is Walloonian and you don't find a lot of those in cyclocross. The main sponsor for the Wanty CX structure is also Walloonian so it looks like a good marriage.
They have need for some extra faces. Thijs Aerts is retiring after an iffy career, they were the favourites to sign Toon Aerts but then he had his clinic issues and so that only leaves Gerben Kuypers in the pro ranks.

And if your one heavy-hitter injures himself right in the beginning of the season than that leaves you with nothing.

 

[Wvv]

Clément Horny who just recently won the NC in the Elite 2 category rumoured to the Intermarché-Wanty structure.

Horny is Walloonian and you don't find a lot of those in cyclocross. The main sponsor for the Wanty CX structure is also Walloonian so it looks like a good marriage.
They have need for some extra faces. Thijs Aerts is retiring after an iffy career, they were the favourites to sign Toon Aerts but then he had his clinic issues and so that only leaves Gerben Kuypers in the pro ranks.

And if your one heavy-hitter injures himself right in the beginning of the season than that leaves you with nothing.

SIgning makes sense, although I don't see him at the same level as someone like Kuypers.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

SIgning makes sense, although I don't see him at the same level as someone like Kuypers.

Well, a guy like Horny who isn't a pro probably works a part time job next to cross aswell.

Kuypers only really broke out when he risked his savings and focused on cross like a pro for a year.

 

[ciranda]

a guy like Horny

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[Axel Hangleck]

Horny is also that rarity - a Belgian who races on the MTB, for BH-Wallonie MTB team.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

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Pretty sure he's been mentioned there already.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Michel Hessmann on his way to Movistar

https://twitter.com/x/status/1879530373153194119

View: https://x.com/LeGruppetto/status/1879530373153194119

 

[pastronef]

Caleb Ewan signs for the INEOS Grenadiers

www.ineosgrenadiers.com

 

[Berniece]

Doubt it.

DSM will finitely ditch him after this year (and take in Kooij), don't see any team paying a lot for him anymore. Wouldn't surprise me if he retires.

I'm quoting you here since it's about a transfer. Why do you think Kooij would go to DSM and not stay at Visma? Because he might not get enough chances, and the proper leadout needed to win at the highest level?

 

[Samamba]

I'm quoting you here since it's about a transfer. Why do you think Kooij would go to DSM and not stay at Visma? Because he might not get enough chances, and the proper leadout needed to win at the highest level?

According to Benson Visma thinks he's leaving. And I mean, he should.

DSM was already really close to Kooij in 2023. They will have a lot of freed up money (Bardet and Jakobsen) and a Dutch leader is super important for them. He will 100% their number 1 target (2nd Kung again probably). And while I don't really like DSM (doing better lately tho) I think it would be a great fit.

 

[yaco]

Kooij will leave and will have lots of suitors. Its a matter of who he selects. Would like him to be given a harder races and more exposure to cobbles.

 

[Mayomaniac]

According to Benson Visma thinks he's leaving. And I mean, he should.

DSM was already really close to Kooij in 2023. They will have a lot of freed up money (Bardet and Jakobsen) and a Dutch leader is super important for them. He will 100% their number 1 target (2nd Kung again probably). And while I don't really like DSM (doing better lately tho) I think it would be a great fit.

Astana have already signed his preferred leadout guy and will also be in the mix for him.

 

[yaco]

Astana have already signed his preferred leadout guy and will also be in the mix for him.

Jayco is also having a crack as will others.

 

[search]

Heidemann missed out on a pro deal again, but he found a CT team at least

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886736812141322489

View: https://x.com/rembeprocycling/status/1886736812141322489


His past three teams all folded after signing him, so let's hope this is not a bad sign for Sauerland .

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Heidemann missed out on a pro deal again, but he found a CT team at least

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886736812141322489

View: https://x.com/rembeprocycling/status/1886736812141322489


His past three teams all folded after signing him, so let's hope this is not a bad sign for Sauerland .

I believe they have the aspiration to go PCT in the future. Let's see if it happens.
And good on REMBE, they probably needed the extra rider after 3 of them getting taken out by an idiot driver.

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

For the third year in a row it's an absolute mystery to me why Heidemann didn't get a contract on at least ProTeam level. Such a versatile, always reliable rider. Great TTing, decent climbing - he would be a great workhorse for any pro team with the option of netting some results for himself as well.

 

[Tim Cahill]

If we're signing Felbermayr riders now someone on WT needs to pick up the phone and get my boy Riccardo Zoidl on the team, looking magical on the pedals at the tender age of only 36 in the midpoint of his career. Come on Gianetti what do you have to lose. Pernsteiner too, a dangerous duo. (not sure if retired?)