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

[Samu Cuenca]

The only question is if she's legit going to lead the project as a chance to ride for herself one final time rather than being crowded out at SD Worx, or if it's another Guarnier-to-TIBCO signing, which was basically about listing her as an active rider to retain the points she had earned with Boels for the UCI's race entry qualification rankings, and the equivalent of Pavel Datsyuk's NHL career ending as a member of the Arizona Coyotes, because he'd retired from the NHL and returned to Russia, so Detroit traded away his contract to a team trying to make the cap floor and knowing full well that Datsyuk would never suit up for them.

Under the current system, Ash's points from SDW won't count for them, so I doubt that's the reason. But with her cycling hotel to take care of, it's of course a possibility that she won't be riding a full race calendar next year.

 

[claude cat]

Ignore. I was taken by the fake Bora twitter account.
View: https://twitter.com/BOTAhansglohe/status/1557282964651872256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1557282964651872256%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1557282964651872256

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Please don’t tell me you fell for that……

 

[claude cat]

Ah it's the fake account.
Hangs head in shame.

 

[Braaah]

Quite the debate on the UAE signings. At some point, they need to use their money to throw a boat load of cash at Van der poel. Of course his contract is through 2025 so good luck getting them to let him go before than.

The reality is Van Aert is a game changer. A rider who can do everything and is willing to be a domestique? Give me a break. Yes, Van Baarle would be a great signing. But yeah, you'd need 3 riders to do what one Van Aert can do, unless of course you sign his friend Van der Poel...

Novak announced for UAE Team Emirates - UAE team Emirates

The first UAE World Tour cycling team

www.uaeteamemirates.com

Well, not Van der Poel yet...

 

[Colonel]

Moolman-Pasio delays her retirement and signs for NTXG - Could Brodie Chapman be the next signing ?

No, Brodie is not going to NTXG and also not to JV. She is making is public shortly but its a great move for her and the team she has signed for.

 

[tobydawq]

Küng stays with Groupama and has extended his contract until 2025.

 

[yaco]

Novak announced for UAE Team Emirates - UAE team Emirates

The first UAE World Tour cycling team

www.uaeteamemirates.com

Well, not Van der Poel yet...

Interesting that the Slovenian press also linked Mezgec with a move to UAE - In saying that, every Slovenian is linked to UAE.

 

[IndurainsTdF1994]

Interesting that the Slovenian press also linked Mezgec with a move to UAE - In saying that, every Slovenian is linked to UAE.

Maybe they are building an Olympics team...

 

[Samu Cuenca]

DSM is building a young talented team for the post-Wiebes future. Having already signed Anna van der Meijden, the wonderfully named Nienke Vinke and last season's revelation Daniek Hengeveld, they've now also added track and road rider Maeve Plouffe, Eleonora Ciabocco and Eglantine Rayer, aka the next Laurent Fignon.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Ah it's the fake account.
Hangs head in shame.

Don't worry about it, the amount of times I've clicked on a picture thinking it's a video only to realise 10 clicks later.

 

[Wyndbrook]

DSM is building a young talented team for the post-Wiebes future. Having already signed Anna van der Meijden, the wonderfully named Nienke Vinke and last season's revelation Daniek Hengeveld, they've now also added track and road rider Maeve Plouffe, Eleonora Ciabocco and Eglantine Rayer, aka the next Laurent Fignon.
Developing and creating opportunities for younger riders is what they are good at.

No facts , but there seem to be continuing rumours on WF forums and comments about further senior riders leaving. Kirchmann and Mackaij are two current names being suggested.

 

[yaco]

DSM is building a young talented team for the post-Wiebes future. Having already signed Anna van der Meijden, the wonderfully named Nienke Vinke and last season's revelation Daniek Hengeveld, they've now also added track and road rider Maeve Plouffe, Eleonora Ciabocco and Eglantine Rayer, aka the next Laurent Fignon.

Eglantine Ryler is the type of rider we need to enter the women's peleton - I see her as a potential GT winner - I am interested in how the team uses Aussie Maeve Plouffe - She's a fast finisher but probably not fast enough at the pointy end of WT races. Floortje Mackaij will be a great asset for her new team.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Interesting that the Slovenian press also linked Mezgec with a move to UAE - In saying that, every Slovenian is linked to UAE.

At least Mezgec would be a guy for the flats, Novak on the other hand adds nothing new to the team.

 

[yaco]

At least Mezgec would be a guy for the flats, Novak on the other hand adds nothing new to the team.

Mezgec and Hepburn are the heartbeats of Bike Exchange - In saying that, Mezgec could have a better relationship with Groenewegen - BEX's issues are retaining their Aussie rider's who are showing potential leave after three or four years

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Mavi García and Maaike Boogaard won't be riding on each other's bikes in the future.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1558007890304151552

View: https://twitter.com/aginsurancenxtg/status/1558007890304151552

https://twitter.com/x/status/1557985021079818242

View: https://twitter.com/LivRacingXstra/status/1557985021079818242

 

[Braaah]

Bahrain Victorious signs Cameron Scott, Rainer Kepplinger and Fran Miholjević - Team Bahrain

Bahrain Victorious is delighted to announce the signings of promising youngsters Cameron Scott, Rainer Kepplinger and Fran Miholjević for the upcoming 2023 season. The Croatian 20-year-old Fran Miholjević is already joining the team as a stagiaire this season. Bahrain Victorious worked closely...

bahraincyclingteam.com

 

[yaco]

Cameron Scott is an interesting signing - He comes from the Aussie CT ACA Pro Cycling Sunshine which is run by EX BEX Director Matthew Wilson - Had some results in .2 races in Europe this year, although I have my doubts if he is WT level.

 

[Wyndbrook]

Mavi García and Maaike Boogaard won't be riding on each other's bikes in the future.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1558007890304151552

View: https://twitter.com/aginsurancenxtg/status/1558007890304151552

https://twitter.com/x/status/1557985021079818242

View: https://twitter.com/LivRacingXstra/status/1557985021079818242

With Bastenelli also retiring UAE are losing their both their top riders contributing 80% of their ranking points.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

With Bastenelli also retiring UAE are losing their both their top riders contributing 80% of their ranking points.

When they get the stars of Valcar, that shouldn't become too much of an issue. And there are a few WWT teams that might be in a lot more trouble when points begin to matter.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Ciro from La Gazzetta is reporting that Mark Cavendish is likely to go to B&B hotels for 2023, along with Nick Schultz and Cees Bol

 

[yaco]

BEX's women's team sign Ingvild Gaskjenn a 24 year Nowwegian who has been riding at HiTec for the last six years - My guess is the team will try to develop her climbing capabilities. An interesting signing.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

BEX's women's team sign Ingvild Gaskjenn a 24 year Nowwegian who has been riding at HiTec for the last six years - My guess is the team will try to develop her climbing capabilities. An interesting signing.

She's definitely ready to take the next step. I thought she could be going to Uno-X, but Martin Vestby at BEX is of course also Norwegian.

 

[yaco]

She's definitely ready to take the next step. I thought she could be going to Uno-X, but Martin Vestby at BEX is of course also Norwegian.

I will watch her with interest in the 11km climb in today's stage.

 

[Wyndbrook]

When they get the stars of Valcar, that shouldn't become too much of an issue. And there are a few WWT teams that might be in a lot more trouble when points begin to matter.

I,m sure you are right and Persico will be great signing.

Perhaps naively, I thought the UAE involvement would mean a drive to become one of the top teams.