Transfers and Rumours 2014 > 2015

[stabbin31]

Zepuntke says he will be pro next year and Bora seems the obvious choice

http://www.cyclingquotes.com/news/zepuntke_crowns_dream_season_with_pro_contract/

If Trek does not sign one of the nice young riders from Bissell, then I think heads need to roll. Terrible season, other than Fabian being solid, and JA winning the mountains at the Giro, what a waste of a season. I am not a fan of Luca or Kim Anderson. And correct me if I am wrong, but didn't the lead trainer for Trek come from EUSKALTEL - EUSKADI, who was known to have terrible training programs?

IMO, Zupuntke, Chevrier and maybe Eastman should be signed. Trek already **** the bed on not picking up Rosskopf.

Has anyone heard any Trek rumors? I have not at all, and they have 16 riders signed for next year.

RESIDENT TREK FAN

 

[kenk09]

McLay is similar to Fenn and Blythe. Cobbles, crosswinds, sprints. A bit less of an all-rounder than Rowe.

Of the British youngsters I know they rate Owain Doull highly, but I'm not sure they rate either he or McLay highly enough to sign for next year.

If there are 2 more incoming my guess is Viviani and a non-British u23.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Scott Thwaites signs for two more years at NetApp (Bora). Someone they are wise to keep.

 

[JRanton]

McLay is similar to Fenn and Blythe. Cobbles, crosswinds, sprints. A bit less of an all-rounder than Rowe.

Of the British youngsters I know they rate Owain Doull highly, but I'm not sure they rate either he or McLay highly enough to sign for next year.

If there are 2 more incoming my guess is Viviani and a non-British u23.

Thanks for that.

I don't suppose you know what's up with Josh Edmondson by any chance?

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

McLay is similar to Fenn and Blythe. Cobbles, crosswinds, sprints. A bit less of an all-rounder than Rowe.

Of the British youngsters I know they rate Owain Doull highly, but I'm not sure they rate either he or McLay highly enough to sign for next year.

If there are 2 more incoming my guess is Viviani and a non-British u23.

Doull has talent but I don't think he is ready for WT yet. He needs more road racing first and An Post is a good place to season him. Good calendar, a mostly free role and they seem good at moving guys on.

 

[MatParker117]

Tao Hart maybe? Scratch that Davide Martinelli

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

I'd suggest Ryan Mullen as a possibility but probably too young and like Doull better off where he is.

 

[kenk09]

Thanks for that.

I don't suppose you know what's up with Josh Edmondson by any chance?

Not a thing I'm afraid. Always concerning when someone disappears off the map for a couple of months, hopefully it's just a minor injury that also stops him from typing.

 

[MatParker117]

I'd suggest Ryan Mullen as a possibility but probably too young and like Doull better off where he is.

Like I said if it's a neo pro it's more than likely Martinelli.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Like I said if it's a neo pro it's more than likely Martinelli.

Good point.

 

[greenedge]

Roche finished 5th in his last outing as a gt leader in the 2013 vuelta thats a pretty good ride if you ask me. Top 5 is a contender in my book, granted he will not win one but to be honest at this moment in time there are only 4 guys out there that can win one.

True but Pozzovivo and Pinot were better in the climbs, they just got caught out in echelons. I know his position was great and all, just stating that's the main reason.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Scott Thwaites signs for two more years at NetApp (Bora). Someone they are wise to keep.

yep, good rider for Bora and Thwaites will get plenty of opportunities.

 

[elloko90]

Kevin Reza from Europcar to FDJ
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=75526

 

[May0maniac]

Kevin Reza from Europcar to FDJ
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=75526

Wow, a great-lead out man. It would be great news if theyy still had Nacer, but Demare will still find a way to screw things up...

 

[elloko90]

Stephen Cummings
BMC -> MTN-Qhubeka
http://www.teammtnqhubeka.com/?news=stephen-cummings-joins-team-mtn-qhubeka

 

[pastronef]

IMO no Giro for Konig.

Konig to lead SKY in California > Help Froome in TDF > back to US as leader in Colorado & Utah > Hunt stages or GC in Vuelta

Sky does not race Utah, and Colorado and Vuelta overlap

he can go for Paris-Nice Catalunya California then Tour to help Froome and Vuelta as co captain with Roche? Henao?
Porte will be important until the Tour, then he'll sign elsewhere, so no important role at the Vuelta or no ride at the Vuelta

 

[Lexman]

Katusha signs Zakurin and Lagutin for two years...

http://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/cnt/dmf20140930_01295349

 

[Ruudz0r]

Sky is interested in Colbrelli according to Gazetta. They are also interested in Ganna but for the development team is my Spanish is not failing me.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=75525

 

[Piti4Podiums]

Interesting article in today's Marca about Alonso's team taking shape. Over the next few days the team could announce its first ~10 signings. Will most likely be a Pro Conti outfit, but the newspaper doesn't rule out the possibility of Alonso still claiming a WT license.

http://www.marca.com/2014/10/01/motor/formula1/1412155226.html

 

[Piti4Podiums]

And also, here is an overview of what riders are still available for Alonso's (or of course any other) team for 2015, some interesting names yet remaining. Can't guarantee that it's 100% correct (for example Tom van Asbroeck already signed for LottoNL i think) but PCS does a good job on that normally.

http://www.procyclingstats.com/statistics/114-contract-free-riders

 

[afpm90]

Kevin Reza from Europcar to FDJ
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=75526

Many quality riders leaving Europcar...And I don't see anyone coming in, besides neo-pros.

 

[Akuryo]

Sky seem to be very interested in Tom Dumoulin.
http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/wielersport/23137181/__Dumoulin_in_beeld_bij_Team_Sky__.html

I really don't want him to get ruined at Sky. I don't want him to target GC's before any TT rainbow's and classic wins

Look what Lefevere had to say about it:

“@Wielerflits: 'Team Sky geinteresseerd in Dumoulin' http://dlvr.it/734bZ6 ”ik ook

 

[Ferminal]

Many quality riders leaving Europcar...And I don't see anyone coming in, besides neo-pros.

Horner will sign.

 

[Lexman]

Many quality riders leaving Europcar...And I don't see anyone coming in, besides neo-pros.

Who else leaves Europcar?

They still have Voeckler and Sicard

 

[del1962]

Dont know if mentioned

Cataldo -> Astana