Transfers and Rumours 2013 > 2014

[JRanton]

Young Australian Calvin Watson joins Trek for 2014.

Nizzolo and Hondo are also confirmed as being part of the team: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...Cycling+News+&+Race+Results+|+VeloNation.com)

 

[Netserk]

Another one leaving Saxo - this time Jonas Aaen; http://www.feltet.dk/nyheder/****_med_saxo_for_jonas_aaen/

The article also mentions that Jesper Hansen is more or less sure to be on the team next year.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Young Australian Calvin Watson joins Trek for 2014.

Nizzolo and Hondo are also confirmed as being part of the team: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...Cycling+News+&+Race+Results+|+VeloNation.com)

Good to see Nizzolo continuing at this level. Not sure I've heard of Watson. Sprinter, climber or ?

 

[JRanton]

Seeldraeyers still seeking contract for 2014: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/seeldraeyers-still-seeking-contract-for-2014

 

[JRanton]

Another carrot is saved. Pello Bilbao joins Caja Rural.

Luis Mas also joins the team from Spanish continental squad Burgos BH: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66854

 

[JRanton]

Good to see Nizzolo continuing at this level. Not sure I've heard of Watson. Sprinter, climber or ?

Don't know. Maybe one of the Australians on here knows something about him.

 

[JRanton]

Cyril Gautier has extended with Europcar for two years: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?....151172341665759.31837.128674373915556&type=1

Rémy Di Grégorio reappears at La Pomme Marseille for 2014: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66865

Martijn Keizer (Vacansoleil) has to settle for a place with Belgian continental team, Veranclassic-Doltcini, next year (he'd earlier been linked with Belkin and Garmin): http://sportgroningen.com/2013/10/28/martijn-keizer-en-rick-ottema-naar-veranclassic-doltcini/

 

[JRanton]

Maximiliano Richeze extends with Lampre for two years: http://www.ciclismointernacional.com/maxi-richeze-el-equipo-quedo-contento-y-renove-por-dos-anos/

 

[Ruudz0r]

Don't know. Maybe one of the Australians on here knows something about him.

http://www.ridemedia.com.au/?p=11244

I dont think he will make a big impression in the World Tour though.

 

[MADRAZO]

Don't know. Maybe one of the Australians on here knows something about him.

Dont know him too much but his very impressive 4. place in a very strong field in Giro Del Friuli last year should clearly indicate that Watson has some climbingpotential. And he also looked to be a very strong allround junior back in 2011. This season though he has been fairly invisible after his early win in the Harald Sun Tour.

 

[42x16ss]

http://www.ridemedia.com.au/?p=11244

I dont think he will make a big impression in the World Tour though.

He should be ok, only turned 20 this year and came through the same develpoment program as Gerrans and a few other WT level Aussie boys. Won the Herald Sun Tour this year at 19 against older and more experienced riders.

Typical Aussie - punchy on the short stuff, decent rouleur, strong finish. Don't underestimate him.

 

[coimbrawu]

Don't know. Maybe one of the Australians on here knows something about him.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/who-is-calvin-watson
nice interview

 

[coimbrawu]

rojas reign over 4-8th places to be over?


a new king to emerge?

new king of Spaniard small races

 

[Lexman]

Joeri Stallaert from Crelan (which stops his activities) to Veranclassic-Doltcini

source

and the Organisation of professional cycylists has a project to start a continental team for the unemployed riders

http://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/cnt/dmf20131029_00814760

 

[gerundium]

Joeri Stallaert from Crelan (which stops his activities) to Veranclassic-Doltcini

source

and the Organisation of professional cycylists has a project to start a continental team for the unemployed riders

http://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/cnt/dmf20131029_00814760

They are talking about Dutch and Belgian unemployed riders. Not just everyone. Good initiative though.

 

[JRanton]

Thomas Rohregger retires: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rohregger-returns-to-studies-and-leaves-cycling

 

[JRanton]

Garikoitz Bravo (Euskaltel) has joined the new Euskadi continental team: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66895

Some of the other young Euskaltel riders who are without a contract for next year will also be joining the same team.

 

[JRanton]

Garikoitz Bravo (Euskaltel) has joined the new Euskadi continental team: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66895

Some of the other young Euskaltel riders who are without a contract for next year will also be joining the same team.

 

[42x16ss]

Thomas Rohregger retires: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rohregger-returns-to-studies-and-leaves-cycling

Disappointing. A lot of solid (if unspectacular) WT riders are missing out this year

At least he'll have a career to go to.

 

[Jakob747]

Rodolfo Torres signs with Team Colombia!!!

 

[JRanton]

Some nice helpers for Sagan.

Oscar Gatto (Vini Fantini) and Marco Marcato (Vacansoleil-DCM) have signed for Cannondale: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66898

 

[Peter von]

Some nice helpers for Sagan.

Oscar Gatto (Vini Fantini) and Marco Marcato (Vacansoleil-DCM) have signed for Cannondale: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66898

Very nice indeed, he needed guys like that on the team, perhaps still do.

 

[coimbrawu]

Some nice helpers for Sagan.

Oscar Gatto (Vini Fantini) and Marco Marcato (Vacansoleil-DCM) have signed for Cannondale: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66898

So there will be cat and mouse (Gatto and Ratto) in Cannondale next season

 

[CycloAndy]

Some nice helpers for Sagan.

Oscar Gatto (Vini Fantini) and Marco Marcato (Vacansoleil-DCM) have signed for Cannondale: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=66898

What strengths do they bring to the role of domestiques?

 

[GuyIncognito]

What strengths do they bring to the role of domestiques?

They are both quite similar.
They are punchy, good on short climbs, with a good sprint so each can lead Sagan out

Gatto brings the added dimension of being quite good on the cobbles