Transfers and Rumours 2012 > 2013

[janraaskalt]

Did i miss the news or is it still uncertain where Kreuziger will ride next year?

Still not confirmed.

 

[roundabout]

Saxo Bank according to cyclingfever

Probably.

I also see at least 2 other potential choices, but Saxo is the likeliest.

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Alexandre Geniez (Argos) joins FDJ.

Nice move for both sides.

 

[mortand]

Alexandre Geniez (Argos) joins FDJ.

Nice move for both sides.

I like that. Pinot, Geniez, hopefully Jeannesson and perhaps Elissonde down the line will make for a great young climbing team.

 

[theyoungest]

Alexandre Geniez (Argos) joins FDJ.

Nice move for both sides.

Argos now have literally zero climbers. Strange team.

 

[will10]

Argos now have literally zero climbers. Strange team.

They are the new HTC, although they don't hamstring climbers into riding in the train, they just have a whole team of leadout men instead.

 

[mortand]

Warren Barguil is on his way, though. At least they'll be status quo on the climbers front

 

[One Man Grupetto]

Argos now have literally zero climbers. Strange team.

I think that Jan Barta (NetApp) has signed up with them. He can climb. And Ian Boswell (Bontrager) is also likely on his way there. He's looked pretty handy in the Tour of Utah and the USPCC. And Barguil who has already been mentioned.

 

[Pentacycle]

Warren Barguil is on his way, though. At least they'll be status quo on the climbers front

And Ian Boswell. Perhaps also Dumoulin or Ludvigsson can become a bit of a climber.

Argos should definitely look for a more experienced GC leader, from whom can their young riders actually learn stuff about riding for GC?

 

[trevim]

They are the new HTC, although they don't hamstring climbers into riding in the train, they just have a whole team of leadout men instead.

Even HTC had guys like Siutsou, Rogers, Wiggins p), Monfort, Lofkvist, Kirchen, Pinotti, Velits, Lewis, van Garderen, etc... Is Argos still trying to make to the WT with this team? They have worse climbers than Greenedge

 

[Kokoso]

I think that Jan Barta (NetApp) has signed up with them. He can climb. And Ian Boswell (Bontrager) is also likely on his way there. He's looked pretty handy in the Tour of Utah and the USPCC. And Barguil who has already been mentioned.

Bárta is decent climber but rather punchy than clear climber. I suppose they'll sign another Czech from Netapp - Leo König, who showed he can compete with Protour team's climbers in some cases. This season was troublesome for him ruined by injuries, but in Austria and more Utah he showed decent form (3rd overall in Utah I think, climbing better than Dombrowski who is lauded by lots...) Decent in TT also and 24 years of age...he has quite a potential.

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Gianluca Brambilla (Colnago) joins OmegaPharma.

 

[janraaskalt]

I think that Jan Barta (NetApp) has signed up with them.

Where did you hear/read that? It is listed in cyclingfever's list as a rumour, but that's the only source.

 

[roundabout]

Gianluca Brambilla (Colnago) joins OmegaPharma.

Welcome to the GC graveyard.

 

[El Pistolero]

Welcome to the GC graveyard.

Yeah, that's the reason he'll not win a GT.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

i think that jan barta (netapp) has signed up with them. he can climb. And ian boswell (bontrager) is also likely on his way there. He's looked pretty handy in the tour of utah and the uspcc. And barguil who has already been mentioned.

lol



..........

 

[theyoungest]

Welcome to the GC graveyard.

Cataldo has escaped while he still could, he forgot to warn Brambilla though.

 

[gustienordic]

Team Rankings so Far (with confirmed transfers)

NOTE: This is the CQ value as of the last download, and was calculated using the top 15 riders on each team to give an idea of depth. These are not the rankings UCI uses, so it is merely to give an idea of how teams are going to be next year compared to this year.

THIS YEAR:

SKY
OPQ
KAT
RNT
LIQ
MOV
GRM
BMC
AST
RAB
VAC
OGE
FDJ
ALM
LTB
EUC
SAU
LAM
STB
EUS
ARG
AND
COF
FAR
ASA
APP

NEXT YEAR:

SKY
OPQ
KAT
RNT
MOV
AST
RAB
BMC
GRM
VAC
OGE
ALM
LIQ
FDJ
LTB
EUC
LAM
EUS
COF
STB
ARG
SAU
AND
FAR
APP
ASA
COG
IAM

Big winners: Astana, Ag2r, Cofidis

 

[Cimber]

If this site can be trusted Arroyo should be a done deal at SBTB and the Haedo brother have extended . And that Boaro (nice), Kroon, N. Sørensen, Paulinho (didint he already have a contract with the team for 2013?), Aaen, Tosatto, and Christensenalso prolonged.

It also says that Cav's pal Ferrari will go to Lampre and that Cobo stays with Movi

 

[Kokoso]

OFC König to Argos is rumour too

 

[LaFlorecita]

Tosatto yay

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Tosatto yay

the old man

 

[MajorTom]

Rumor has it Brajkovič wants out of Astana. Sky wants him but is not prepared to pay his high price, so the most likely is that he'll go back to Radioshack.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Rumor has it Brajkovič wants out of Astana. Sky wants him but is not prepared to pay his high price, so the most likely is that he'll go back to Radioshack.

Nooooooo

 

[LaFlorecita]

the old man

Yes he's one of the most reliable domestiques Alberto has though. So I'm happy he isn't retiring just yet