Transfers and Rumours 2011 > 2012

[ozerulz]

farrar lead to be led out into a big pasture somewhere and left there.

 

[Swede1]

Ah, I somehow forgot about Haussler as well. Though he's not much of a lead out. Though I guess he could learn. I would also not call Kristoff a lead out if it were to turn out that Garmin signs him. Kristoff has had some issues with navigating the sprints and getting in position so there would have to be some work done if you were to rely on him to bring Farrar in position.

I agree. It would be best if they could keep Julian Dean. They could have something like millar, rasmussen, dean, farrar.

 

[RedheadDane]

I agree. It would be best if they could keep Julian Dean. They could have something like millar, rasmussen, dean, farrar.

And for a split second I was "What the hell is Chicken doing there?"

 

[auscyclefan94]

Sydney Morning Herald reporting Green edge after Gerrans and Martin
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling...er&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tweetbutton

they list the Greenedge Squad as

Confirmed: Jack Bobridge (Garmin-Cervelo), Cameron Meyer (Garmin-Cervelo), Travis Meyer (Garmin-Cervelo), Stuart O’Grady (LeOpard), Daniel Teklehaymanot (Eritrea)
Likely to join: Michael Albasini (Swtz/HTC-Highroad), Simon Clarke (Astana), Baden Cooke (Saxo Bank-SunGard), Allan Davis (Astana), Julian Dean (NZ/Garmin-Cervelo), Luke Durbidge (Jayco-AIS), Mitch Docker (Skil-Shimano), Simon Gerrans (Sky), Matt Goss (HTC-Highroad), Michael Hepburn (Jayco-AIS), Leigh Howard (HTC-Highroad), Brett Lancaster (Garmin-Cervelo), Sebastian Langeveld (Neth/Rabobank), Matt Lloyd (released Omega Pharma -Lotto), Jens Mouris (Neth/Vacansoleil), Luke Roberts (Saxo Bank-SunGard), Wesley Sulzberger (FDJ), Matt Wilson (Garmin-Cervelo), Tomas Vaitkus (Neth/Astana), Pieter Weening (Neth/Rabobank)
Targeted: Tony Martin (Ger/HTC-Highroad).

So basically chuck in some aussies and uncontracted riders and you have your team. tbh, that is what that list pretty much is.

 

[Eric8-A]

And for a split second I was "What the hell is Chicken doing there?"

Alex Rasmussen. Not Michael

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

So basically chuck in some aussies and uncontracted riders and you have your team. tbh, that is what that list pretty much is.

well greenedge did say they weren't going for contracted riders and they wanted big aussie influence so it isn't the logic that is flawed.

That would be a good team for a first year anyway. I wouldn't expect much more.

 

[kease7]

John Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad) to sign w/Skil-Shimano according to L'Equipe

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

John Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad) to sign w/Skil-Shimano according to L'Equipe

wow.
that would be a very very impressive signing.

 

[RedheadDane]

Alex Rasmussen. Not Michael

Yeah. I figured that out rather quickly. Thing is: I just call them Alex and Chicken!

 

[just some guy]

John Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad) to sign w/Skil-Shimano according to L'Equipe

wow.
that would be a very very impressive signing.

Massive signing

Could Skill make the step up to WT next year ?

 

[kease7]

wow.
that would be a very very impressive signing.

Yep agreed, I was shocked to read this on twitter today. I would though one of the big teams would of snapped him up

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

you would think so. he is a promising rider.
The signed a few good youngsters already, they are slowly becoming a very good team.

I always liked skil (not like TR dean, he must be happy) so I am happy for them.

 

[the asian]

wow.
that would be a very very impressive signing.

Degenkolb and Kittel in the same team??

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Degenkolb and Kittel in the same team??

I don't see a problem.
Degonkolb excels on a tougher finish anywaym, and did a very good job on the cobbles in his first season with the pros. While Kittel has some serious speed. I can see him being one of the biggest challenges to Cavendish world.

 

[Midnightfright]

Sounds like it could be a very good signing for HTC shimano.

 

[the asian]

I don't see a problem.
Degonkolb excels on a tougher finish anywaym, and did a very good job on the cobbles in his first season with the pros. While Kittel has some serious speed. I can see him being one of the biggest challenges to Cavendish world.

Hmm.... Degenkolb can target the classics and do a lead out job for Kittel. However don't you think Degenkolb is too young to handle the classics. Can his body cope with it?
Skill would be a interesting team if it happens next year though.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

meh, i don't expect him to be duking out the wins in the big classics.
but some of the 1.1, 2.1, little classics etc and such are good for the resume and experience. Plus I am sure he will get his shot in stage races aswell when the terrain suits him more. I don't see them really conflicting, he is still young so it would be good for him.

 

[minessa]

Visconti to Movistar
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=41963

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Visconti to Movistar
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=41963

We'll finally get to see him in the Ardennes about bloody time.
Here's hoping he won't be using the stupid national champ jersey's of movistar

 

[Eric8-A]

It's going to be good to see Visconti back in the ProTour.

 

[Kvinto]

he (Visconti) should have done it at the start of this season. can't understand why did he stay with Farnese Vini

 

[Eric8-A]

Didn't Degenkolb sign with Skil-Shimano like two weeks ago?

 

[Ferminal]

Don't think it's been posted yet.

http://www.radsport-news.com/sport/sportnews_71103.htm

Martin deciding between 2 or 3 teams, based on "personnel" and "equipment", not financial terms.

I guess personnel depends on where the THR directors end up.

 

[Ferminal]

Didn't Degenkolb sign with Skil-Shimano like two weeks ago?

Maybe thinking of Gretsch?

 

[ingsve]

Didn't Degenkolb sign with Skil-Shimano like two weeks ago?

No, that was Patrick Gretsch.