Transfers and Rumours 2011 > 2012

[ingsve]

Christina Watches

That does sounds like a possibility for the rumors at least. And if it is then I give them less of a chance than Pegasus.

 

[joy118118]

I hope that Holm can create a "good" team with Degenkolb and Martin as leaders and some good riders more.
Perhaps with german sponsors (eOn, Cube bikes...)
I read that this new team will show tomorrow this project in Tour France?it is true?

degenkolb still in his contract.

 

[craig1985]

That does sounds like a possibility for the rumors at least. And if it is then I give them less of a chance than Pegasus.

That would explain Chicken's ambition to ride the Giro next year. I personally think they have buckley's (ie no chance) of doing the Giro with or without Chicken.

 

[Swabian Lass]

Zilch chance. That is not going to happen.

 

[Cimber]

Zilch chance. That is not going to happen.

you mean that you cant picture the Chicken as the final leadout man for Cav?

 

[dlwssonic]

It has been reported that gilbert is probably going to BMC
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/gilbert-to-bmc

I do love gilbert and his attacking style and cheer for him even when he is in lotto. I will be a bigger fan of his when he goes to BMC!. I would like to see him in the ardennes with evans and GVA(hope he stays). However really want him to win RVV next year.

 

[dlwssonic]

Wow the transfer season hasnt even started yet and BMC already has got gilbert, TJVG and blythe. I wonder how many riders they will have by the end of the season. God that rihs is really rich.

 

[Zaschrona]

And there is another reason why hate BMC.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Wow the transfer season hasnt even started yet and BMC already has got gilbert, TJVG and blythe. I wonder how many riders they will have by the end of the season. God that rihs is really rich.

it's like that every year, lots of blabla but in the end bmc are stuck with 2ndrate talents that don't go forward anymore like schaer, roe, kristoff and soon van garderen and blythe. I doubt gilbert will be going

 

[taiwan]

Wow, I wonder if the rest of the peloton follows him there, as has also been rumoured.

 

[dlwssonic]

it's like that every year, lots of blabla but in the end bmc are stuck with 2ndrate talents that don't go forward anymore like schaer, roe, kristoff and soon van garderen and blythe. I doubt gilbert will be going

schar, roe and kristoff were never as big talents as TJVG or blythe. you gotta give schar, roe and kristoff time to develop too. im sure TJVG and blythe will do well in BMC. its probably 80% that gilbert is going to BMC after what has been reported.

 

[Sophistic]

Doesnt make any sense to me, with one of the best puncheurs (Evans) already on the team.

 

[ingsve]

Well, Evans might eventually leave for GE when his contract expires and Gilbert is available now and probably not later and I doubt he would only sign a one year deal. They're simply thinking long term.

 

[taiwan]

Gilbert >> the best puncheurs this year it seems. He's just so good at what he does.

 

[dlwssonic]

evans will be already 36 when his contract expires he should just stay at BMC. would be quite sad if he leaves.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Would Gilbert do tdf next year with BMC?

 

[dlwssonic]

Would Gilbert do tdf next year with BMC?

nope I heard that he was ****ed of at the route because it was so flat eventhough its starts near his hown at liege. It would be good as there will be no competition for leadership.

 

[auscyclefan94]

schar, roe and kristoff were never as big talents as TJVG or blythe. you gotta give schar, roe and kristoff time to develop too. im sure TJVG and blythe will do well in BMC. its probably 80% that gilbert is going to BMC after what has been reported.

Schär is a workhorse type rider and is 24. Roe is only in his first year as a pro. Kristoff isn't a great sprinter but he ain't that bad either. Blythe is a decent sprinter but still quite young so he has time to develop. TJVG has showed some great potential at a young age so again he could be good for BMC in the future.

The way Lelangue is talking it seems Gilbert is off to BMC.

 

[dlwssonic]

Schär is a workhorse type rider and is 24. Roe is only in his first year as a pro. Kristoff isn't a great sprinter but he ain't that bad either. Blythe is a decent sprinter but still quite young so he has time to develop. TJVG has showed some great potential at a young age so again he could be good for BMC in the future.

The way Lelangue is talking it seems Gilbert is off to BMC.

yup schar is more of a flat domestique so he doesnt get much results for himself though he did well in the tour of belgium. yup gotta give roe, kristoff and schar time to develop. Seems like you are happy gilbert is going to BMC! thought you werent really very excited about it.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Well I really like Gilbert, but I think Evans is good enough to have some success of his own in the Ardennes so if Gilbert rides for BMC those chances may not come up.

 

[dlwssonic]

Well I really like Gilbert, but I think Evans is good enough to have some success of his own in the Ardennes so if Gilbert rides for BMC those chances may not come up.

dont know why but evans didnt plan to ride LBL this year. I think his main goal will forever be le tour. the only race i really can see evans win is fleche walloone. I believe evans is stronger than gilbert on the mur de huy. Hope to see him win it next year.

 

[AussieGoddess]

I thought Gilbert was targeting RVV next year in particular anyway .... and will probably (well - hopefully ) be wearing Rainbow stripes.

I am pretty confident that Cadel and Phil can share the spoils and work together when they both want the same.

Wonder if BMC will get Thor as well? How deep is their pockets?

 

[Andre.J]

Gilbert to BMC? I hope the hell not. Terrible fit. Van Avermaet wants to win his own races and is getting stronger every year, while Evans will be pretty much washed up by next year and won't be able to help Gilbert in the classics.

 

[cobblehead]

if it's not allready mentioned:

Both Jelle Vanendert and his younger brother Dennis vandendert (23, making his pro-debut) will ride for Lotto next season..

source: http://www.wielerflits.nl

 

[Michele]

So Lotto are gonna do a...Continental team? Pro Conti? Or what else?