Transfers and Rumours 2011 > 2012

[Eric8-A]

Maybe now that Cobo has signed with Movistar, maybe TT1 can get De La Fuente.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Well, I guess it gives the Portuguese péloton another decent sized name, but I hope Mestre lays the smack down because I don't want Blanco to beat Chagas' record in the Volta. That Tavira team looks mighty strong compared to the other 3 (2? Haven't really heard much from Boavista lately, but I assume Cabreira and co will be somewhere where they can do the Volta) teams now that Hernâni Broco's left LA-Antarte. And apart from Santí Pérez, who seems to peak for Asturias and be terrible in August anyway, I don't really see any major names for the Portuguese péloton available for them to pick up to try to compete with Tavira, unless Nuno Ribeiro or Héctor Guerra come back.


Looks like a decent squad they're putting together there. I like the kits too, very distinctive.

nuno ribeiro returns believe it or not

 

[AntonioRossi]

de la Fuente will end up at Caja Rural or Andalucia I'd have thought?

http://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/16556/de-la-fuente-vindt-alsnog-ploeg-voor-aankomend-seizoen.html

Looks like de la Fuente will be riding for Caja Rural

 

[Cimber]

http://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/16556/de-la-fuente-vindt-alsnog-ploeg-voor-aankomend-seizoen.html

Looks like de la Fuente will be riding for Caja Rural

jep velonation got it too:
http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/10791/De-la-Fuente-avoids-retirement-signs-for-Caja-Rural.aspx

Good news.

 

[greenedge]

Happy that De La Fuente got a place. I hope that his signing gives Caja Rural a spot in the Vuelta.

 

[nobilis]

Happy that De La Fuente got a place. I hope that his signing gives Caja Rural a spot in the Vuelta.

Caja Rural to the Vuelta is a no brainer now.

 

[Parrulo]

Caja Rural to the Vuelta is a no brainer now.

it already was before de la fuente signed for them

 

[vala-vala]

Sergei Ivanov

I think that Sergei Ivanov could be a good rider for AccentJobs-Willems Veranda 2012....

 

[craig1985]

Ivanov announced that he's retiring.

 

[Michele]

I think that Sergei Ivanov could be a good rider for AccentJobs-Willems Veranda 2012....

I was thinking even Farnese; it would help to get some invites.

 

[rzombie1988]

Any news on Franco Pelizzotti? Starting to wonder if this is going to be a "Rasmussen" blacklist type of deal.

 

[Michele]

Not any news on italian media right now.

 

[ISDfan]

According to Lampre-ISD's оfficial web site , the team has signed young slovenian - Jan Polanc (19 years) . Despite he’s so young, Polanc already showed his cycling talent and, most important thing, he has large improvement margin. He was juniors national champion in 2009, time trial juniors national champion in 2010, winner of the 3rd stage of Giro della Lunigiana 2010 and 5th in juniors World Champions in 2010 . In 2011 Jan made his debut in pro cycling wearing Radenska’s jersey.

 

[greenedge]

That is very young.

Any GT riders ending their contracts at the end of this year???
Could Fuglsang go to SBS if he does not get a contract extension at RSNT? In my view if he does not perform at the Giro that move would be best for him.

 

[Forunculo]

That is very young.

Any GT riders ending their contracts at the end of this year???
Could Fuglsang go to SBS if he does not get a contract extension at RSNT? In my view if he does not perform at the Giro that move would be best for him.

He is a close friend of the Schlecks, even moved to his town. Not enough to be informed about the merge but I don't think he can go to another team while the Schlecks wants. Jakob usually show off to be "the friend" of them. And I guess Bjarne isn't going to rehire any important rider who left his team in the exodus.

 

[nobilis]

Luis Pasamontes will go to Movistar Continental team.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=46520

 

[roundabout]

He is a close friend of the Schlecks, even moved to his town. Not enough to be informed about the merge but I don't think he can go to another team while the Schlecks wants. Jakob usually show off to be "the friend" of them. And I guess Bjarne isn't going to rehire any important rider who left his team in the exodus.

Uh, Fuglsang rejected a contract offer from Riis in spring 2010. So fail on the "exodus" part as Fuglsang didn't want to stay with Riis, period.

The rest of the post is not even worth commenting on.

 

[Forunculo]

Uh, Fuglsang rejected a contract offer from Riis in spring 2010. So fail on the "exodus" part as Fuglsang didn't want to stay with Riis, period.

The rest of the post is not even worth commenting on.

In the spring 2010 the luxemburg secret team proyect has begun already. The Schlecks were gathering (verbally) riders and that triggered the exodus after the Tour.

So not fail and wothless

 

[will10]

Has Roger Hammond secured a team for 2012? I heard Verandas were rumoured but seen nothing official.

 

[roundabout]

In the spring 2010 the luxemburg secret team proyect has begun already. The Schlecks were gathering (verbally) riders and that triggered the exodus after the Tour.

So not fail and wothless

Wait, let me correct myself. He rejected an offer in autumn 2009 because he felt that he was worth more than Riis was offering him.

So I would say the use of the word fail is pretty accurate regarding your previous post.

 

[Reverend_T_Preedy]

Has Roger Hammond secured a team for 2012? I heard Verandas were rumoured but seen nothing official.

Havn't heard anything to be honest. He's being doing some cross races in the UK but it's been very quiet on that front. Half expected Sigma Sport to offer him and Lloyd a ride now they have IG as co-sponsors. They both might think this is a step down too far. Who knows...

 

[taiwan]

Pretty ridiculous that he can't get a contract, when it was only 2 years ago that he was top ten in both PR and RVV. Then all these youngsters get hyped as classics riders and DNF.

 

[nobilis]

I was wondering the same about Roger Hammond. Didn't hear anything till now. It's a shame though.

 

[craig1985]

Luis Pasamontes will go to Movistar Continental team.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=46520

Better than nothing and it will be an interesting experience doing a lot of races in Latin America.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Better than nothing and it will be an interesting experience doing a lot of races in Latin America.

It will also be beneficial for a lot of the youngsters on MOT to have someone of his experience and Euro history to help them along - riders like Brenes, Angarita and Alarcón may well benefit from tips and advice.

I hope Freddy Montaña can make it to Europe one day. When Boyacá were continental a few years back he had some very good races, particularly in León and Asturias.