Transfers and Rumours 2013 > 2014

[spalco]

I don't think he'd be much use in a sprint train.

 

[The Principal Sheep]

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=63982

lolvino

Europcar has just re-upped as sponsor for another two years so I'd imagine that Rolland will be going nowhere.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Europcar has just re-upped as sponsor for another two years so I'd imagine that Rolland will be going nowhere.

Who can say no when they are asked to ride for one of the greatest cycling legends ever, on 1 of the most sucesful teams ever? It is like playing for Stoke and asked to play for Manchester United, you don't say no to that.

 

[Pippo_San]

Lefevere was quite clear. They wanted a guy for the GC, but one who could handle his own and even be prepared to support Cavendish if needed. That's why Lefevere wasn't after a Tier-I GC guy, but had to settle for someone like Uran.

Actually they already have a GC guy in development who's good on every terrain, and that's Kwiatkowski.

 

[Christian]

Europcar has just re-upped as sponsor for another two years so I'd imagine that Rolland will be going nowhere.

Do you have a source?

 

[The Principal Sheep]

Do you have a source?

About Europcar remaining as sponsor, yes. About the future of Rolland, non, that was just my opinion that he will stay now that the teams future is secure.


Bernaudeau did say though that he is not interested in buying points for World Tour status.

 

[Afrank]

Very glad to hear Europcar is safe. I like the team and riders, would be a shame to see them go away. Now they just need to get it together and get some stage wins this Tour. Forget about focusing entirely on the KOM and dedicate a little more to getting some stage wins.

 

[weremichael]

Very glad to hear Europcar is safe. I like the team and riders, would be a shame to see them go away. Now they just need to get it together and get some stage wins this Tour. Forget about focusing entirely on the KOM and dedicate a little more to getting some stage wins.

Exactly what I was thinking. I really would like to see Thomas (or any Europcar rider) win a stage and tomorrow might be the day for it to happen.

 

[b.broadhurst]

where can you find contract expiry dates?

 

[qwerty16]

uran will defibitely not work in the train, we've seen that already with sky

Did I mention him being in the train?

To quote Marc Coucke:

"Onze ploeg zit nu al goed ineen," oordeelt Coucke. "We hebben met Cavendish de beste spurter ter wereld, met Martin de beste tijdrijder ter wereld en met Boonen toch een van de beste klassieke renners ter wereld. Tel daar dan ook nog Chavanel bij als een van de beste allrounders," geeft hij aan.

"Maar natuurlijk willen we meespelen voor de eindstand, maar dan wel zonder Cavendish achteruit te stellen. We zoeken een kopman die moet aanvaarden wat energie voor Cavendish te gebruiken. Dat houdt die kopman natuurlijk wel mooi voorin," stelt Coucke.

 

[murali]

Cav won't continue if they morph into a GC team.

I don't think that Sky being a GC team was his main concern. In sky, Cav didn't get proper support.

Any GC contender would clearly be on their own. I don't think Uran will go to OPQS.

Uran doesn't really need to be part of the train. In full flat stages, he is not going to say no to a bit of pulling. But in mountain stages, he can shine well with the rest of the top contenders. It will be very good for Uran to jump out of sky though.

 

[Gloin22]

i don't think that sky being a gc teamwas his main concern. In sky, cav didn't get proper support.

1+1=2

..............

 

[GP Blanco]

Lieuwe Westra is close to a 2 year contract with Astana.

http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1018/Wielren...ra-bijna-eens-over-overstap-naar-Astana.dhtml

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Lieuwe Westra is close to a 2 year contract with Astana.

http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1018/Wielren...ra-bijna-eens-over-overstap-naar-Astana.dhtml

Yes please

 

[Pulpstar]

I don't think that Sky being a GC team was his main concern. In sky, Cav didn't get proper support.



Uran doesn't really need to be part of the train. In full flat stages, he is not going to say no to a bit of pulling. But in mountain stages, he can shine well with the rest of the top contenders. It will be very good for Uran to jump out of sky though.

He will get a very similiar ride to Jurgen Van Den Broek in the Lotto team methinks. Can't really see him pulling, perhaps in an echelon stage - maybe. Also not really a better team than OPQS for flat protection.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

He will get a very similiar ride to Jurgen Van Den Broek in the Lotto team methinks. Can't really see him pulling, perhaps in an echelon stage - maybe. Also not really a better team than OPQS for flat protection.

JVDB has crashed out in two of the last three editions of the Tour. An element of luck plays into this, but a GC contender navigating flat finales with limited team resources is tricky.

It will be the same for Uran.

 

[theyoungest]

JVDB has crashed out in two of the last three editions of the Tour. An element of luck plays into this, but a GC contender navigating flat finales with limited team resources is tricky.

It will be the same for Uran.

Then again, OPQS have Kwiatkowski and it seems to be working pretty well for him.

Uran is wise to cash in at this moment, we see now what beating Evans in the Giro was worth: nothing. Evans is past it.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Then again, OPQS have Kwiatkowski and it seems to be working pretty well for him.

Uran is wise to cash in at this moment, we see now what beating Evans in the Giro was worth: nothing. Evans is past it.

and hes even part of the train I think.

Agree, its a nice opportunity for Uran.

 

[Pulpstar]

Then again, OPQS have Kwiatkowski and it seems to be working pretty well for him.

Uran is wise to cash in at this moment, we see now what beating Evans in the Giro was worth: nothing. Evans is past it.

Giro Evans > This Evans, the built up fatigue combined with his advanced years (In cycling terms) was always going to do for him in the TdF. He hit his '3rd week' at Ax-3. A fresh Evans would have arrived with Bauke Mollema or so I think.

A move to BMC for err Wiggo would make sense. With TJ/Evans/Matthias Frank support in the mountains I think he could have a shot at podiuming the Tour again. TJ is not living up to the hype, Evans is getting past it (But could still do a job) and Matthias Frank could develop but is obviously nowhere near GC material yet. Mayb a 1 year deal, unless Wiggo wants to head to the track or just fade out and retire slowly (As he sems to be at the moment...) if he wants to return to the road BMC would look like a good fit to me though.

 

[theyoungest]

Giro Evans > This Evans, the built up fatigue combined with his advanced years (In cycling terms) was always going to do for him in the TdF. He hit his '3rd week' at Ax-3. A fresh Evans would have arrived with Bauke Mollema or so I think.

A move to BMC for err Wiggo would make sense. With TJ/Evans/Matthias Frank support in the mountains I think he could have a shot at podiuming the Tour again. TJ is not living up to the hype, Evans is getting past it (But could still do a job) and Matthias Frank could develop but is obviously nowhere near GC material yet. Mayb a 1 year deal, unless Wiggo wants to head to the track or just fade out and retire slowly (As he sems to be at the moment...) if he wants to return to the road BMC would look like a good fit to me though.

I really don't think the Giro Evans was that much better than this one. Sure, probably a little bit, and maybe the weather played in his favour, but it seems to me like Nibali was the only rider at a really good level in that race, mainly because the ultra slim climbers simply froze.

Wiggo to BMC... I'm not sure that's a great idea. If Sky can't get the best out of you anymore, I doubt the graveyard for faded stars known as BMC can.

 

[The Principal Sheep]

Let Evans take a walk over to Orica, BMC can sign the Schleck brothers, neither team will compete at highest level but still get press with a somewhat relevant contender.

 

[spalco]

Wiggo to BMC... I'm not sure that's a great idea. If Sky can't get the best out of you anymore, I doubt the graveyard for faded stars known as BMC can.

Wiggins will never leave Sky, that suggestion is very close to ridiculous imo. Especially since considering the way Froome is riding he wouldn't have a shot at winning the Tour again anyway.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Wiggins will never leave Sky, that suggestion is very close to ridiculous imo. Especially since considering the way Froome is riding he wouldn't have a shot at winning the Tour again anyway.

I"m sure sky doesn't even want wiggins anymore.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I really don't think the Giro Evans was that much better than this one. Sure, probably a little bit, and maybe the weather played in his favour, but it seems to me like Nibali was the only rider at a really good level in that race, mainly because the ultra slim climbers simply froze.

Wiggo to BMC... I'm not sure that's a great idea. If Sky can't get the best out of you anymore, I doubt the graveyard for faded stars known as BMC can.

evans sucks in longer climbs. the giro had basiclaly all it's long climbs canceled, otherwise he wouldn'ty have crackedteh top ten in the giro either. the final mountainstage wa spainfully obvious, despite the weather being in his advantage

 

[karlboss]

evans sucks in longer climbs. the giro had basiclaly all it's long climbs canceled, otherwise he wouldn'ty have crackedteh top ten in the giro either. the final mountainstage wa spainfully obvious, despite the weather being in his advantage

BMC...need something. I'm thinking more than wiggins maybe tim kerrison?