Transfers and Rumours 2012 > 2013

[Susan Westemeyer]

Stay on topic, please --- transfers.

Susan

 

[RHRH19861986]

Gerdeman.
Probably a good fit.

Conti Team Stölting announed they have a "preferred" WT rider who they´d like to sign. Whether it was successful, they want to make public only at March 1st 2013 (!). So it could be Gerdemann, and they could want to leave him the spot open until March, just in case he doesn´t find a WT/PCT team.

I know Gerdemann´s personality since his U23 days. I can tell you, Gerdemann will do everything not to step down to CT level.

This story could end similarly to Knees´after 2010. Milram closed, Pegasus (which signed him) didn´t happen, so finally, around Christmas, he was signed by Sky.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Conti Team Stölting announed they have a "preferred" WT rider who they´d like to sign. Whether it was successful, they want to make public only at March 1st 2013 (!). So it could be Gerdemann, and they could want to leave him the spot open until March, just in case he doesn´t find a WT/PCT team.

I know Gerdemann´s personality since his U23 days. I can tell you, Gerdemann will do everything not to step down to CT level.

This story could end similarly to Knees´after 2010. Milram closed, Pegasus (which signed him) didn´t happen, so finally, around Christmas, he was signed by Sky.

At least he has a backup plan.

 

[RHRH19861986]

At least he has a backup plan.

Sure, but currently living in Monaco, it´s a rather poor backup plan

My bet it, he accepts earning 70.000 EUR instead of 120.000 a year, and joins Vacansoleil or a team like that.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I'd like to believe this but I cant.I think Alberto wants Tour so much,Froome atracts him not Wiggo

If they wont get a license then Kreusiger for Giro,but unfortunately they wont get invitation with him

the aso won't invite saxo unless if they don't get a wt license. the aso has already confirmed this pretty much

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

the aso won't invite saxo unless if they don't get a wt license. the aso has already confirmed this pretty much

Really? I know that they said they'd give MPCC members an edge in wild card selection, but there aren't really that many credible candidates for the Tour from amongst the ProConti teams.

I mean if Saxo don't make the WT, then both Argos and FDJ would be in. Europcar are guaranteed a Tour wild card, as are Cofidis, but realistically where would the ASO find two other teams to put ahead of Saxo?

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Really? I know that they said they'd give MPCC members an edge in wild card selection, but there aren't really that many credible candidates for the Tour from amongst the ProConti teams.

I mean if Saxo don't make the WT, then both Argos and FDJ would be in. Europcar are guaranteed a Tour wild card, as are Cofidis, but realistically where would the ASO find two other teams to put ahead of Saxo?

coldeportes and saur for instance, or even mtn.

aso said that if saxo get's a wt status or not will not change their wildcard policy. which is basically aso terms of saying. without wt status no saxo in the tour. I think they already decided what teams they will give them to.

 

[ILovecycling]

the aso won't invite saxo unless if they don't get a wt license. the aso has already confirmed this pretty much

Yes I read it,but Aso talks bull**** all the time

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Yes I read it,but Aso talks bull**** all the time

like what?

 

[ILovecycling]

like what?

Like they wont invite Valverde to FW and Lbl I think 09,ofc finaly he raced them...simple as that - I dont trust them a word.

 

[del1962]

Vasil Kiryienka joins Sky from Moviestar

 

[cineteq]

Vasil Kiryienka joins Sky from Moviestar

It's Movistar. Not related to films.

 

[Lexman]

Brammeier from Quick Step to Champion Systems??

 

[Afrank]

Brammeier from Quick Step to Champion Systems??

Yep, confirmed http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/brammeier-signs-with-champion-system
Might not get to stay in the WT, but at least he has a team for 2013.

 

[calinmarian]

Yep, confirmed http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/brammeier-signs-with-champion-system
Might not get to stay in the WT, but at least he has a team for 2013.

I'm very disapointed about Patrick Lefevere and how he treated the Irish road race champion this season in 2012.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Like they wont invite Valverde to FW and Lbl I think 09,ofc finaly he raced them...simple as that - I dont trust them a word.

and what was surprising about that?

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Yep, confirmed http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/brammeier-signs-with-champion-system
Might not get to stay in the WT, but at least he has a team for 2013.

A good move, albeit an enforced one given that OPQS didn't offer him a new contract. It's always interesting to see how a career domestique does at a smaller team where he's expected to be a leader.

 

[ILovecycling]

and what was surprising about that?

Nothing,but my point is that Aso lie..thats why I trust they would invite Saxo if they are out of WT

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Nothing,but my point is that Aso lie..thats why I trust they would invite Saxo if they are out of WT

where did they lie about valverde then?

 

[ILovecycling]

where did they lie about valverde then?

Sorry,maybe some grammar mistakes from me..
January or so: Aso said they won't invite Valverde to lbl and fw
March/april : Aso invited Caisse WITH Valverde to these races

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Sorry,maybe some grammar mistakes from me..
January or so: Aso said they won't invite Valverde to lbl and fw
March/april : Aso invited Caisse WITH Valverde to these races

ok. I was merely asking because I didn't remember anymore. then they lied there

 

[ILovecycling]

ok. I was merely asking because I didn't remember anymore. then they lied there

Its ok...anyway we dont have to talk about it.Saxo has the license,Alberto will race.

And its bit off topic,sorry mods

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Axel Domont (Chambéry CF) turns pro with Ag2r. Good kid.

 

[Christian]

Sean De Bie to LEOPARD TREK CT. I don't know much about him but I remember he was a serious rival for Jungels last year, so it seems like they found a good replacement for him!

What do the Belgian experts say about him?

 

[MatParker117]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ot...fter-Katusha-are-dropped-from-World-Tour.html

Telegraph speculates that Sky could move for Purito.

Imagine seeing this line up at the Giro (for example):
Wiggins
Henao
Uran
Rodriguez
Porte
Kireynka
Eisel
Thomas
Kennaugh