Transfers and Rumours 2012 > 2013

[Pentacycle]

He won Juniors Worlds. He has plenty of talent as you say, not that big of a risk though for this team.

You could have either the new Sagan or the new Novikov on your team, for a few years.

 

[Afrank]

Yesterday on Rai's Radiocorsa they said that Petacchi would have an offer to continue next year with Argos as leadout man for the team's sprinters.
Not so sure he does fit the role.

That'd be a pretty good move IMO, he's too old to win sprints anymore, so becoming a leadout man is the next best thing. Helping someone else to win would be much better than trying to do it yourself but not being able to.

 

[Ruudz0r]

There's a rumor going around about Di Luca and Vini Fantini not being able to find a deal.
Can't find anything online to confirm or deny it.

Is there already more info on this?

 

[Michele]

Not from my side but all this silence seems to confirm that there's some problems.

 

[Michele]

According to Beppe Conti Astana is said to be chasing Talansky as a gregario for Nibali for the Tour 2014.

Rabottini seems to have impressed Team Sky who are in talks with the italian guy.

There's rumors that Saxo management is suggesting Contador to ride Giro as well for improve his condition toward the Tour.

 

[jens_attacks]

no news about di luca?

 

[LaFlorecita]

According to Beppe Conti Astana is said to be chasing Talansky as a gregario for Nibali for the Tour 2014.

Please no

Rabottini seems to have impressed Team Sky who are in talks with the italian guy.

Please no

There's rumors that Saxo management is suggesting Contador to ride Giro as well for improve his condition toward the Tour.

so even the team management is worried so much for that "improve a lot and beat everyone in July" story. To be honest I don't know if that would be a good idea. He will inevitably try to win thus ruining his chances for le tour completely

 

[Afrank]

According to Beppe Conti Astana is said to be chasing Talansky as a gregario for Nibali for the Tour 2014.

Rabottini seems to have impressed Team Sky who are in talks with the italian guy.

There's rumors that Saxo management is suggesting Contador to ride Giro as well for improve his condition toward the Tour.

Oh my god, SKY! STOP TRYING TO TAKE ALL THE BEST RIDERS FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN TRAIN!!!

Can't see Talansky going to Astana to slave for Nibbles either, he's a young guy with a lot of potential and wants he own chances to lead. Garmin can give him plenty of that.

 

[pastronef]

According to Beppe Conti Astana is said to be chasing Talansky as a gregario for Nibali for the Tour 2014.

please no, Vaughters won't let him leave.
(anyway, that's a Beppe Conti firework )

 

[LaFlorecita]

Oh my god, SKY! STOP TRYING TO TAKE ALL THE BEST RIDERS FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN TRAIN!!!

Can't see Talansky going to Astana to slave for Nibbles either, he's a young guy with a lot of potential and wants he own chances to lead. Garmin can give him plenty of that.

We still need guys to give us excitement seems sky are trying to take away every exciting rider

 

[Lexman]

According to Beppe Conti Astana is said to be chasing Talansky as a gregario for Nibali for the Tour 2014.

Rabottini seems to have impressed Team Sky who are in talks with the italian guy.

There's rumors that Saxo management is suggesting Contador to ride Giro as well for improve his condition toward the Tour.

pff no news is better than this one, thanks anyway Michele!

Talansky as gregario for Nibali WTF???

Contador to the Giro, he loves this race but he should quit after two weeks racing in that case to ave one rest week more ...

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Talansky chasing down Froomey and AC in the tour 14, I like the sound of that

 

[The Hitch]

Oh my god, SKY! STOP TRYING TO TAKE ALL THE BEST RIDERS FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN TRAIN!!!
.

Rabbotini ain't all that.

And when have sky ever tried to take the best riders?

The only thing close to a best rider they ever bought was cav and he's no longer there.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Rabbotini ain't all that.

And when have sky ever tried to take the best riders?

The only thing close to a best rider they ever bought was cav and he's no longer there.

They have a lot of quality riders slaving for Froome and Wiggo

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Rabbotini ain't all that.

And when have sky ever tried to take the best riders?

The only thing close to a best rider they ever bought was cav and he's no longer there.

Agreed, they usually just sign crap with a hidden talent unknown to everyone before they shed 90% of the peloton of their wheel. And all that before breakfast

 

[Afrank]

Rabbotini ain't all that.

And when have sky ever tried to take the best riders?

The only thing close to a best rider they ever bought was cav and he's no longer there.

Okay, the most exciting riders then. I meant best more in the terms of which riders are exciting and well liked.

 

[screaming fist]

anyway: are we sure Fabian and Schlecks contracts end in 2013?

IIRC Fabs is on a three year deal ending this year while the Schlecks signed a four year deal until the end of 2014 (Fränk's deal cancelled surely due to his ban?).

 

[RedheadDane]

Judging by this tweet from Alex Rasmussen he's back with Garmin:

AlexRazi New kit, old team. My legs are twitching for a race ASAP. pic.twitter.com/5ubEUuRL1J

Not much of a surprise there...

 

[pastronef]

Judging by this tweet from Alex Rasmussen he's back with Garmin:

AlexRazi New kit, old team. My legs are twitching for a race ASAP. pic.twitter.com/5ubEUuRL1J

Not much of a surprise there...

yey the girona gang has come back stronger

 

[Michele]

The latest from Beppe Conti; Gatto was in talks with Lampre for get the duo Pozzato-Gatto togheter, but now after his recent victory the price might have risen up and so it could be difficult to have it done.

On the other hand, there's also Cancellara that could have a sponsor with him and could get back with his ex Mapei/Fassa Bortolo team mate Pozzato at Lampre.

 

[Ferminal]

Cancellara/Pozzato would be an amazing combination in a tactical sense.

 

[CraZyCaLL]

Sergio Henao's contract will end after 2013, right?

 

[JRanton]

Sergio Henao's contract will end after 2013, right?

Correct. Same with Uran.

 

[movingtarget]

Looks like big changes to Sky next year with contracts ending this year. Other teams will be very interested.

 

[Gloin22]

Looks like big changes to Sky next year with contracts ending this year. Other teams will be very interested.

I am sure they will keep one of the Colombians. And it shouldn't hurt Sky very much considering how many riders of similar quality will be on offer ( Blanco / Radioshack / Vacasnoleil / and many others ).