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

[Davesta]

I see others has already responded to this about the results.

Could it be that he just likes being at FDJ though? That it is a good environment? There a lot of factors that goes into the decision if you are staying at a team or an employer, instead of going somewhere else simply for money. Now FDJ probably matched other offers, or they compromised enough, so he is being rewarded after a great season and they are happy to keep him. Everybody wins.

Going from a place where you are performing, you are treated good and you are valued is no easy decision. There are so many aspects to consider in life. I wouldnt say that shows "lack of ambition" at all. Especially since he is a leader for the team in a lot of races already. If it aint broke, dont fix it. Grass aint always greener and those sort of sayings.

Ambition can be a great force but is also something that can be insatiable for a lot of people, because most people in reality are just looking for fulfillment. Some are never satisfied, even how far they come and not happy at all because they never feel like they are being fulfilled or have any purpose.

Kung had a clause in his contract with FDJ that allowed them to match any offer he received from other teams - https://www.velonews.com/news/road/stefan-kung-set-to-stay-at-groupama-fdj-as-team-dsm-miss-out/

 

[Sciatic]

Because I think that a good amount of people, me included, open this thread mostly to read about men's transfer rumours..

Samu Cuenca: Would never do such thing

I like having both on the same thread, for sure.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Because I think that a good amount of people, me included, open this thread mostly to read about men's transfer rumours..

Samu Cuenca: Would never do such thing

I think it's a fair point, but on the other hand, I doubt there'll be that many interesting transfers on the women's side compared to the men. But if there are, I'll try to bundle them as much as possible.

RhD will probably just make even more posts, because she'll lose count.

 

[Roku]

Champoussin to Arkea confirmed, don't know if it was already posted. I expected him to be retained by Ag2r.

Paul Double is a good signing for Rally Cycling (Human Powered Health). They need to start adding (talented) youth to the roster.

Regarding Wanty:
I don't like the signing of Rui Costa to Intermarché. It seems they expect him to peak in early season and rack up as many points / placings as posible by the look of the press release, but I'm unsure if he will be able to contribute much.

Teunissen is a good addition, despite I don't particularly like the rider. He will be granted better opportunities and schedule at Intermarche than he was lately given at Jumbo. He should be somewhat of a replacement for Quinten Hermans.

Calmejane should be the next announcement. I'm curious if they can restore some of his value after three underwhelming years.

I hope they pick up Grossschartner (opinion, no information).

Their strategy is clear: young prospects and talented but underperforming riders.

 

[Lexman]

Robbe Ghys from Sport Vlaanderen to DSM (who could also go to Alpecin and Israel)

Robbe Ghys (25) op weg naar Team DSM

Robbe Ghys (25) verlaat naar alle waarschijnlijkheid Sport Vlaanderen - Baloise en is op weg naar Team DSM.

www.nieuwsblad.be

 

[claude cat]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554756935492173824

View: https://twitter.com/GreenEDGEteam/status/1554756935492173824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1554756935492173824%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=

 

[Salvarani]

Champoussin to Arkea was indeed a bit unexpected. He hasnt had the same season like in 2021, but he has not been completely terrible either.

Maybe he will have more chances at Arkea and a better shot at getting a spot in the Tour next season.

 

[yaco]

Paternoster is an interesting signing by Bike Exchange, considering they've got some quick riders like Baker and Manly on the roster - She's a talented rider who also rides track BUT has little race days in the last three years - At her best she is fast in a finish and can win races

 

[laarsland]

Champoussin to Arkea was indeed a bit unexpected. He hasnt had the same season like in 2021, but he has not been completely terrible either.

Maybe he will have more chances at Arkea and a better shot at getting a spot in the Tour next season.

Quite surprised as well, however the puncheur-category is quite stacked at AG2R with Cosnefroy, APP, Gall, Jungels finally showing signs of life and Baudin arriving. Like with Latour it's probably a mix of AG2R not able to offer Champoussin the program and priority he'd like combined with the domestic ProTeams going in hard on established domestic riders which will get them points, exposure and keep the Tour-wildcard coming.

 

[simon_dl]

4 nice additions for Alpecin-Deceuninck. Team is getting stronger every year...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554780690474041344

View: https://twitter.com/AlpecinDCK/status/1554780690474041344

 

[Jan the Man]

New 5 year deal for Ganna at Ineos

 

[Bonimenier]

4 nice additions for Alpecin-Deceuninck. Team is getting stronger every year...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554780690474041344

View: https://twitter.com/AlpecinDCK/status/1554780690474041344

Some nice transfers, but I would have liked to see some climbers getting signed. Vine is pretty much the only one who can get some kind of result in mountain stages and he can't ride everywhere.

 

[Ricco']

Some nice transfers, but I would have liked to see some climbers getting signed. Vine is pretty much the only one who can get some kind of result in mountain stages and he can't ride everywhere.

Yes, was expecting someone like Grossschartner, as the team doesn't have many riders like him and they already have a couple of austrian riders (plus german speaking sponsor)

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Some nice transfers, but I would have liked to see some climbers getting signed. Vine is pretty much the only one who can get some kind of result in mountain stages and he can't ride everywhere.

Tobias Bayer isn't that bad on his best days, but yeah, their strength is not in the climbing department.
They also have Alex Bogna on the devo team, but time will tell how much he'll be capable of.

 

[Samamba]

Already looking forward to their Catalunya, Pays Basque and Romandie selections

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554801645837582336

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/GroupamaFDJ/status/1554801645837582336

The whole FDJ conti core is going to be WT next year. I know a few have been announced, but to see everybody who is going up in one post is helpful.

 

[Kaptain Kool]

Hard disagree. That's what's great about Alpecin-Deceuninck. They almost completely ignore GC in stage races and still perform better than 2/3 of of World Teams. It's the likeable version of the Lefevere formula.

 

[Bonimenier]

Hard disagree. That's what's great about Alpecin-Deceuninck. They almost completely ignore GC in stage races and still perform better than 2/3 of of World Teams. It's the likeable version of the Lefevere formula.

Sure as a Proteam that's a nice concept because they aren't obliged to ride WT races and can score points in lower level races instead. But next year as a WT team they will be forced to ride all WT races. This year they were absent in San Sebastian, Catalunya, Basque, Romandie,... Who the hell are they going to send to those races?

 

[Samamba]

Hard disagree. That's what's great about Alpecin-Deceuninck. They almost completely ignore GC in stage races and still perform better than 2/3 of of World Teams. It's the likeable version of the Lefevere formula.

How can they have performed better when they have never ridden those harder WT races? They're going to have the same problem as LTS had the last couple of years (even worse tbh). Not being able to send a good team to Catalunya, Basque, Romandie, Dauphiné, etc because they don't have the riders for those races. Instead they're going to be obligated to send riders there that don't want to be there and aren't ready for those races. Riders that in the past wouldve been focussing on other races.

Ofcourse they have a really solid classic squad with VdP, Andersen and Hermans as leaders so even if they're *** in those races it won't mean they can't have a good season but it's still a shame they don't have atleast a few decent climbers like Vine that can show themselves in those races. Hermans can go for a stagewin in some of them tho but his main goals will obviouslt be the classics.

Also don't get the QS comparison as they have plenty of good and decent climbers.

 

[Skalman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554801645837582336

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/GroupamaFDJ/status/1554801645837582336

The whole FDJ conti core is going to be WT next year. I know a few have been announced, but to see everybody who is going up in one post is helpful.

So much talent, they are going to be very fun to follow

 

[Valv.Piti]

Sure as a Proteam that's a nice concept because they aren't obliged to ride WT races and can score points in lower level races instead. But next year as a WT team they will be forced to ride all WT races. This year they were absent in San Sebastian, Catalunya, Basque, Romandie,... Who the hell are they going to send to those races?

Stage hunters and fastmen. Nothing wrong with that. It will be one of the best classics teams for sure, and the QS-light version (but they have MVDP and Jasper, so that can't really make it light). Its refreshing to see not every team needs GC-riders, and such team will make the racing better as theres one less team to sit passively and wait, wait, wait.

 

[Bonimenier]

Stage hunters and fastmen. Nothing wrong with that. It will be one of the best classics teams for sure, and the QS-light version (but they have MVDP and Jasper, so that can't really make it light). Its refreshing to see not every team needs GC-riders, and such team will make the racing better as theres one less team to sit passively and wait, wait, wait.

I'm not saying they need GC riders, but at least riders who are capable to compete for a stage wins in harder stages. I'm not really seeing that in their roster right now.

 

[RedheadDane]

The whole FDJ conti core is going to be WT next year. I know a few have been announced, but to see everybody who is going up in one post is helpful.

You get a WT contract.
You get a WT contract.
You get a WT contract.
Everybody gets a WT contract!

 

[Armchair cyclist]

If I had had any idea who Oscar Piastri was, I might have found that series of DSM/IWG tweets hilarious. As I don't it just seemed pointless promotion of a different sport.

 

[Kaptain Kool]

How can they have performed better when they have never ridden those harder WT races? They're going to have the same problem as LTS had the last couple of years (even worse tbh). Not being able to send a good team to Catalunya, Basque, Romandie, Dauphiné, etc because they don't have the riders for those races. Instead they're going to be obligated to send riders there that don't want to be there and aren't ready for those races. Riders that in the past wouldve been focussing on other races.

Ofcourse they have a really solid classic squad with VdP, Andersen and Hermans as leaders so even if they're *** in those races it won't mean they can't have a good season but it's still a shame they don't have atleast a few decent climbers like Vine that can show themselves in those races. Hermans can go for a stagewin in some of them tho but his main goals will obviouslt be the classics.

Also don't get the QS comparison as they have plenty of good and decent climbers.

Not sure I follow. Alpecin-Deceuninck is currently 7th in the UCI 3-year points standings. They've already performed better than all but 6 World teams. What difference does it make if they don't win the GC in Itzulia? It's also a pretty kool luxury that Kaden Groves never wanted to be in Catalunya but still managed to win a stage.