Transfers and Rumours 2012 > 2013

[DominicDecoco]

3rd in G-W, 9th in RvV.

I'm sure he was thrilled with Rabo's decision about sending him to Amstel instead of P-R.

That was down to Matti himself.

 

[theyoungest]

3rd in G-W, 9th in RvV.

I'm sure he was thrilled with Rabo's decision about sending him to Amstel instead of P-R.

I don't mean to start a discussion with half of Denmark, but that 9th in the Ronde wasn't very impressive. A huge group came in behind Boonen & friends.

I think on paper Amstel is a race that should really suit Breschel, more than Roubaix. BTW I don't think anyone forced him to go there, he still had some knee issues as well.

 

[El Pistolero]

I don't mean to start a discussion with half of Denmark, but that 9th in the Ronde wasn't very impressive. A huge group came in behind Boonen & friends.

I think on paper Amstel is a race that should really suit Breschel, more than Roubaix. BTW I don't think anyone forced him to go there, he still had some knee issues as well.

Second group was big because the chasers behind the leaders didn't really co-operate well together. Breschel was part of the chasers. I think that group had 10 riders or something.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

A top 5 in a giro? sure he can...

no. that has been said so many times and he actually only gets worse in gt's.

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

BAck on topic. Further off-topic postings will be deleted.

Surely there is a Matti Breschel thread somewhere where this can be discussed......

Susan

 

[Alpehue]

I don't mean to start a discussion with half of Denmark, but that 9th in the Ronde wasn't very impressive. A huge group came in behind Boonen & friends.

I think on paper Amstel is a race that should really suit Breschel, more than Roubaix. BTW I don't think anyone forced him to go there, he still had some knee issues as well.

Im danish and im offended!

Naah, i agree. I wasent particularly impressed as well. I havent really been that impressed by him for a long time to be honest, but hopefully he can perform better under Bjarne.

 

[issoisso]

His agent has said hé wont be going to a Begian team. Rumours have suggested Rabo

And said some nasty things about how clueless he thinks Lotto are, as well.

 

[El Pistolero]

And said some nasty things about how clueless he thinks Lotto are, as well.

Yeah, not as clueless as Vanmarcke this season though. Totally getting his peak wrong and thinking he could match Boonen & Co once the Vlaamse wielerweek started.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Matti to Saxo, surprising

 

[cocteau_ireland]

It would mean a massive transfer in 2013 (May)

Dammit, had that teed up as my response to the inevitable but was called away

 

[Slava101]

Apparently Katusha are out to secure the signing of Cavendish, though it seems unlikely they will get him.

 

[will10]

Rabobank preventing him from riding Roubaix didn't exactly help either. Could well have seen him getting Turgot's second place.

Didn't he decide that himself? To avoid an injury flaring up?

 

[Cimber]

Didn't he decide that himself? To avoid an injury flaring up?

He made the decision together with Rabo stating that Amstel is much more important to Rabo. He also admit it was a mistake as it was too long after RVV. Also it was a decision that was made back in december so nothing to do with any injury:

http://m.sporten.dk/article.pml?guid=19707206

http://www.sporten.dk/cykling/breschel-maa-undvaere-sin-elskede-klassiker

But on topic: Nice signing for SBTB who needs firepower on the cobbles after Nuyens is leaving, but they need to sign more than Breschel to be a real force in RVV and PR. Also since Breschel is a bit risky as sole captain since he seems to be injured alot. Bennati should be a force in GW, but would he also be able to be a force in PR?

 

[Afrank]

He made the decision together with Rabo stating that Amstel is much more important to Rabo. He also admit it was a mistake as it was too long after RVV. Also it was a decision that was made back in december so nothing to do with any injury:

http://m.sporten.dk/article.pml?guid=19707206

http://www.sporten.dk/cykling/breschel-maa-undvaere-sin-elskede-klassiker

But on topic: Nice signing for SBTB who needs firepower on the cobbles after Nuyens is leaving, but they need to sign more than Breschel to be a real force in RVV and PR. Also since Breschel is a bit risky as sole captain since he seems to be injured alot. Bennati should be a force in GW, but would he also be able to be a force in PR?

Bennati has competed in Paris-Roubaix 4 times and abandoned each time, so I don't see him becoming a contender. He might make a good domestique in other classic races for Breschel though. He did a good job working for Cancellara at Strade-Bianche this year.

 

[TylerDurden1]

Matti to Saxo, surprising

he rode for riis in the CSC days, and he is danish. I'm not surprised

 

[manafana]

lots of rumours cavendish will sign very soon for OPQS

 

[Cimber]

lots of rumours cavendish will sign very soon for OPQS

Would be very surprised if he doesnt end up at OPQS. He wants to go back to his best mate Holm

 

[Miburo]

Would be very surprised if he doesnt end up at OPQS. He wants to go back to his best mate Holm

And specialized besides the team sucks at GC's in a GT so perfect.

 

[Der Effe]

Jack Bobridge Orica-Greenedge > Rabobank
Grega Bole Lampre-ISD > Vacansoleil-DCM

According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf

http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/wielersport/12957217/__Rabo_trekt_ook_Bobridge_aan__.html

http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/wielersport/12957233/__Vacansoleil_haalt_Grega_Bole__.html

Also an article about Vierhouten possibly becoming a DS for Vacansoleil, which would be wonderful news for the Dutch u23.

http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/wielersport/12957229/__Vacansoleil_polst_Vierhouten__.html

 

[RedheadDane]

SurPRIIIIIIIIIIIISE!

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3797&lang=uk

 

[theyoungest]

Bobridge now confirmed to Rabobank, for 2 years. Van Emden extends, 1 year.

 

[Opalius]

SurPRIIIIIIIIIIIISE!

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3797&lang=uk

Another 3 year contract. Future's looking bright!

 

[infeXio]

SurPRIIIIIIIIIIIISE!

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3797&lang=uk

Lovely news

 

[Cimber]

SurPRIIIIIIIIIIIISE!

http://teamsaxobanktinkoffbank.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=3797&lang=uk

As expected, but a good signing. And nice with a 3 years contract. Given Kreuzigers own statement I reckon the first step will be to rebuild his confidence. I think he will do well on the team. Hopefully the main focus to begin with will be 1 week stage races and helping Berti in the Tour.

EDIT: Kreuziger retweedet this recently, which might indicate he will focus on the Giro again?:

Giro d'Italia‏@giroditalia
In case you missed it: the Giro d'Italia 2013 will be unveiled on Sunday September 30th! #cantwait
Retweeted by Roman Kreuziger

 

[Miburo]

Saxo can have a great tour team now. Damn can't wait for tour '13

And btw it's not a hindrance that Kreuziger ride the giros, he only needs to be good in around 3 stages in the tour, look at Basso for example.