Transfers and Rumours 2011 > 2012

[cineteq]

He apparently made a mistake. He sent another Tweet out saying that the Martin signing was still only a rumor.

It's too late, the damage is done
Tony Martin to Skil

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

good signing

he's had a quiet year, but he could do well at vasc.

 

[Njbb1995]

Simon gerrans to greenedge

http://www.greenedgecycling.com/topics/news

 

[Ferminal]

Martin to OPQS, huge...

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=42256

Originally reported by De Telegraaf.

 

[Eric8-A]

Martin to OPQS, huge...

Rumor? Or confirmed?

 

[Spider1964]

Rumor? Or confirmed?

Confirmed... RaceRadio said so on twitter and he's never wrong

 

[LukeSchmid]

Martin to OPQS, huge...

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=42256

Originally reported by De Telegraaf.

This whole OPQS thing seems strange. They have two rosters to choose a team from and they are signing lots of extra riders as well. How many of this years QS team are going to be there next year?

 

[euanli]

Two rosters but not that many WT points. If you take Gilbert and Greipel away there isn't much to choose from. Martin brings a decent amount.

 

[ILOVEMTB]

Gerrans is becoming a real team w***e, this will be four teams in five years!

 

[just some guy]

Martin to OPQS, huge...

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=42256

Originally reported by De Telegraaf.

Massive signing and I now expect Gilbert @ BMC announcement soon, can´t see him signing with OPQ now, probably be wrong

Gerrans is becoming a real team w***e, this will be four teams in five years!

Not really his fault in 2 teams and we don´t know the details he really has not done much and SKY may have said you are not a required rider next year.

 

[Lexman]

Massive signing and I now expect Gilbert @ BMC announcement soon, can´t see him signing with OPQ now, probably be wrong

Well just read on Sporza that Gilberts manager will have a meeting with OPQS today or friday to answer some questions. So it seems OPQS is not totally excluded... He says they have time to make their decision...

 

[just some guy]

Massive signing and I now expect Gilbert @ BMC announcement soon, can´t see him signing with OPQ now, probably be wrong

Well just read on Sporza that Gilberts manager will have a meeting with OPQS today or friday to answer some questions. So it seems OPQS is not totally excluded... He says they have time to make their decision...

Thought that was last week and BMC this week ?

Anyway with the signing OPQ seems to using a shot gun effect with there signings are may not have the best support set-up for Phil ready to roll - not that he needed one this but next he will as he will be marked to near death imo.

@ BMC he slots into leadership with other riders as support and co leaders.

Thor not much but sometimes, GVA a little but not near the same level of rider and Evans sometimes.

 

[jacko_69]

Any news on Matt Lloyd? Haven't heard squat in regards to him picking up a new contract. I guess GE and maybe BMC are the most obvious choices, he does follow BMC on twitter, how's that for a long bow to draw

 

[cobblehead]

according to Gazet van Antwerpen (Belgian newspaper), chichi (Quick-Step) has signed a contract with Kathyusha, while quick-step has also told andreas stauff to find another team for next season...

 

[euanli]

Gazetta reporting Pinotti has signed for BMC. This is just getting silly $$$

 

[craig1985]

Any news on Matt Lloyd? Haven't heard squat in regards to him picking up a new contract. I guess GE and maybe BMC are the most obvious choices, he does follow BMC on twitter, how's that for a long bow to draw

Nah, he'll sign for Skil Shimano.

 

[El Pistolero]

Gilbert's manager is talking up Quickstep again.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I am a tad surprised that Gerro has gone to GreenEdge. He seemed quite happy at Sky and fitted into their team quite well.

 

[ingsve]

I am a tad surprised that Gerro has gone to GreenEdge. He seemed quite happy at Sky and fitted into their team quite well.

Don't underestimate nationalism.

 

[Anonymous]

Couple of snippets

Morris Possoni (sky) to Astana

and apparently Sky are also interested in young Luxembourger Bob Jungels, rumour that he may go on the 100% me team for a year.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Don't underestimate nationalism.

Yes but he fitted into the Sky clique quite well.

 

[craig1985]

Tony Martin -> Quick Step (likely).

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/quick-step-move-closer-to-signing-martin

Martin will cost €1m a year! For mine that is top GC rider/Classic winner money, and Martin has done neither. Top TT guy, only a matter time before he wins the Words TT, if Grabsch can do it, so can Martin.

 

[AussieGoddess]

the last part of that article says it all

His haul of 227 UCI points, which puts him at number 11 in the world rankings, meant that a number of teams would not be deterred by a price tag in excess of €1 million. Quick Step, who are ranked 17th out of a possible 18 teams, are under pressure to sign riders in order to guarantee their WorldTour status

This system of the rider taking points to a new team means that teams are forced to buy points to get a pro tour licence

 

[El Pistolero]

the last part of that article says it all



This system of the rider taking points to a new team means that teams are forced to buy points to get a pro tour licence

Still, Tony Martin is worth the big buck as he's a guaranteed winner without much team support. What's not to like? He's also a proven domestique and can become World champion time trial.

 

[Anonymous]

Weilerflits are rumouring that Edvald Boasson Hagen may go to Saxobank