Transfers and Rumours 2011 > 2012

[Midnightfright]

Well, they also have a shot at signing Velits, so could be a decent team next year. Let's wait and see.

If they could get Velits as well that would be a big improvement

 

[Anonymous]

Rujano says that he has offers from Movistar and Sky to ride the Vuelta, but they are only offering short-term contracts and he wants a two year deal.

http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo/1141454/VENEZUELA-Rujano-apunta-a-Colombia

Im not sure Sky can unless they are getting rid of someone. they have 30 riders contracted.

 

[Duartista]

Im not sure Sky can unless they are getting rid of someone. they have 30 riders contracted.

The Sky link did seem odd. Movistar is more logical, as they have obviously lost two riders this season.

 

[euanli]

I can think of two reasons why it is unlikely. Probably that it is being used as another bargaining chip like all managers seem to use Sky.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

He will suck most of the time but won't test positive. Isn't this how it goes with big stage racing names that sign for Quickstep?

True, it has been so since Tonkov

 

[Anonymous]

I can think of two reasons why it is unlikely. Probably that it is being used as another bargaining chip like all managers seem to use Sky.

makes some sense if they are after mountain domestiques for wiggins, but i think its unlikley.

 

[maltiv]

makes some sense if they are after mountain domestiques for wiggins, but i think its unlikley.

Rujano as a mountain domestique for Wiggins would be like Mark Cavendish doing a leadout for Johan Vansummeren.

 

[eleven]

I'm not sure if these have been mentioned: Gilbert and Hushovd to BMC.

 

[luckyboy]

Rujano as a mountain domestique for Wiggins would be like Mark Cavendish doing a leadout for Johan Vansummeren.

Yeah. Hope he goes to Movistar if he is going anywhere.


lol at Rolland to BMC Are they going to have a 50 rider team next year?

 

[jens_attacks]

i think rujano will stay at androni but it's a horrible shame for him to not ride the grand tour which suits him the best,la vuelta.
just to imagine rujano working for wiggins is ridiculous,he won't work even for alberto.i hope he will remain at androni and savio's team will be invited next year in vuelta too.

 

[Sophistic]

Messi to BMC

 

[Tuarts]

I'm not sure if these have been mentioned: Gilbert and Hushovd to BMC.

You're right, it hasn't. Thanks!

 

[sublimit]

i think rujano will stay at androni but it's a horrible shame for him to not ride the grand tour which suits him the best,la vuelta.
just to imagine rujano working for wiggins is ridiculous,he won't work even for alberto.i hope he will remain at androni and savio's team will be invited next year in vuelta too.

It is frustrating to see riders that are of better quality working for lesser riders definatley.
Just look at Rolland with Voekler but he had to defend the yellow I suppose.
I'm hoping Sky will have joint leaders next time whoever they happen to be and 7 minions to help.

 

[hatcher]

The Rujano to Sky link doesn't make sense at all. Not only do they have a full roster, but there is already a big squeeze to fit all the riders they want to ride the Vuelta.

 

[El Pistolero]

Rujano as a mountain domestique for Wiggins would be like Mark Cavendish doing a leadout for Johan Vansummeren.

More like Vansummeren doing a leadout for Cavendish in Paris-Roubaix.

 

[El Pistolero]

I'm not sure if these have been mentioned: Gilbert and Hushovd to BMC.

Barack Obama to BMC

 

[hrotha]

Rujano says that he has offers from Movistar and Sky to ride the Vuelta, but they are only offering short-term contracts and he wants a two year deal.

http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo/1141454/VENEZUELA-Rujano-apunta-a-Colombia

Wha- Are they talking about the 2012 Vuelta a Colombia or something? But then, does that mean he doesn't think he'll do the Giro next year? I'm confused.

 

[eleven]

Barack Obama to BMC

Nah, I'm pretty sure Obama is sticking to DNC.

But Thor and Gilbert are headed to BMC. Another fairly big name as well.

 

[El Pistolero]

Nah, I'm pretty sure Obama is sticking to DNC.

But Thor and Gilbert are headed to BMC. Another fairly big name as well.

But aren't that rumours? Or is it really confirmed?

If so, then they're going to totally destroy the hilly classics and the cobbled classics.

 

[eleven]

But aren't that rumours? Or is it really confirmed?

If so, then they're going to totally destroy the hilly classics and the cobbled classics.

It will be a very, very powerful team indeed.

as to whether it's rumor or confirmed, I'd say it's confirmed.

(By the way, your signature cracked me up)

 

[Duartista]

Wha- Are they talking about the 2012 Vuelta a Colombia or something? But then, does that mean he doesn't think he'll do the Giro next year? I'm confused.

I couldn't work that out either. However, a slightly more coherent version has just appeared:

http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo/1141538/VENEZUELA-Pedro-Gutierrez-corono-en-Caracas

"Hay ofertas de Movistar Team, Sky y Garmin, pero quiero un contrato por dos años. De no darse, correría en la Vuelta de Bramon en Venezuela y la de RCN en Colombia. También quiero reunirme con el presidente Hugo Chávez y pedirle un apoyo económico para que cuatro corredores venezolanos podamos participar en un equipo del Pro Tour 2012".

He did a longer interview last week which gives a bit more info:
http://diariodelosandes.com/content/view/161456/105826/

 

[dlwssonic]

I know gilbert to BMC is kinda confirmed but isnt hushvod to BMC still a rumor it hasnt been confirmed yet.

 

[eleven]

I know gilbert to BMC is kinda confirmed but isnt hushvod to BMC still a rumor it hasnt been confirmed yet.

My understanding is that Hushovd and another failry significant name (an American) are confirmed.

 

[dlwssonic]

My understanding is that Hushovd and another failry significant name (an American) are confirmed.

do you have any source. TJVG and gilbert are pretty confirmed. but im not sure about hushovd.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

despite previously denial of any link to BMC, Craig has signed a 3 year contract with the american outfit.