Transfers and Rumours 2014 > 2015

[Susan Westemeyer]

(Almost) final squad for Synergy Baku Cycling Project: Elgun Alizada, Elchin Asadov, Enver Asanov, Max Averin, Markus Eibegger, Ismail Iliasov, Tural Isgandarov, Aqshin Ismayilov, Samir Jabrayilov, Matej Mugerli, Alex Pliuschin, Alex Surutkovych and Dennis van Winden.

Eight Azeri riders, five non-Azeris. One more of the latter may also be signed.

 

[De Snelle Duif]

(Almost) final squad for Synergy Baku Cycling Project: Elgun Alizada, Elchin Asadov, Enver Asanov, Max Averin, Markus Eibegger, Ismail Iliasov, Tural Isgandarov, Aqshin Ismayilov, Samir Jabrayilov, Matej Mugerli, Alex Pliuschin, Alex Surutkovych and Dennis van Winden.

Eight Azeri riders, five non-Azeris. One more of the latter may also be signed.

So what's the role of Mugerli going to be? Race leader in the smaller one-day races? I've noticed he always wins some of these every year.

Please buy Vitaliy Buts, he's had a great season.

 

[Gabriel Gray]

Michel Koch..no new contract @Garmin-Cannondale --> Rad-Net Rose

"I'll try to get as much results as possible, especially at Rund um Köln and Rund um den Finanzplatz Frankfurt Eschborn, where the big teams also participate"

"Who knows, maybe the Olympics(on the track) in Rio will also be a topic for me"

https://de.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/radsport-fix-koch-wechselt-rad-net-rose-173053664--spt.html

 

[Gabriel Gray]

and another one..

Matthias Krizek, also no contract @Garmin-Cannondale --> Team Felbermayr Simplon Wels

Gregor Mühlbauer, Michael Gogl also joining them Team Felbermayr Simplon Wels

not sure, if the last two were already mentioned

 

[JosephD]

Matthias Krizek, also no contract @Garmin-Cannondale --> Team Felbermayr Simplon Wels

Laves just Paolo Longo Borghini, Jean-Marc Marino and Cameron Wurf without a team so far from the Cannondale team.

Also, Tsgabu Grmay joins Lampre-Merida from MTN-Qhubeka.

CyclingQuotes.com reports that Horner has found a team for 2015 that will be announced soon.

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

 

[May0maniac]

Laves just Paolo Longo Borghini, Jean-Marc Marino and Cameron Wurf without a team so far from the Cannondale team.

Also, Tsgabu Grmay joins Lampre-Merida from MTN-Qhubeka.

CyclingQuotes.com reports that Horner has found a team for 2015 that will be announced soon.

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

Could it be a team that gets a wildcard for a GT?

 

[Gloin22]

Could it be a team that gets a wildcard for a GT?

Only possibility is UHC. They are going for Giro wildcard and have decent chance with Brajko, Canola, Ratto. However they need IAM to stay at PCT which would mean 5 wildcards. If IAM goes up, that would leave 4 wildcards which would likely go to 4 Italian teams. ( however I still think Vini Nippo are not guaranteed )

 

[rote_laterne]

Gregor Mühlbauer, Michael Gogl also joining them Team Felbermayr Simplon Wels

i don't understand why Mühlberger didn't get a contract with bora.

 

[JosephD]

Only possibility is UHC

UHC have announced 2015 roster and denied interest in him although wouldn't be the first time a team has said that then signed a guy.

Im wondering if its a European team as most US teams have denied interest, said they don't have funds or already announced squads. Maybe IAM, Caja Rural or Bretagne? Will be interesting to find out and hope its announced soon.

 

[Gloin22]

i don't understand why Mühlberger didn't get a contract with bora.

He does. Pre contract for 2016. They wanted to give him more time to develop on CT circuit.

 

[markene2]

UHC have announced 2015 roster and denied interest in him although wouldn't be the first time a team has said that then signed a guy.

Im wondering if its a European team as most US teams have denied interest, said they don't have funds or already announced squads. Maybe IAM, Caja Rural or Bretagne? Will be interesting to find out and hope its announced soon.

Horner in IAM or Caja would be awsome!

 

[JosephD]

Horner in IAM or Caja would be awsome!

Couldn't agree more. And would make sense for both teams as Horner is virtually guaranteed a Grand Tour and neither team really has a verified GC man aside from Arroyo at Caja maybe

 

[hrotha]

You overestimate Horner's appeal to organizers.

 

[JosephD]

I was more meaning that Caja and IAM are guaranteed a Grand Tour regardless of whether they sign Horner or not. IAM got two GT in 2014 and Caja always get Vuelta so Horner could get himself a GT ride if he went to them

 

[Christian]

Trek... or Tinkoff? How many RT's for Oleg to sign him?!

 

[Christian]

Petacchi in negotiations with Cofidis.
Negotiations between S. Sanchez and BMC ended with no result.
Tsgabu Gebremaryan Grmay to Lampre
Johann Tschopp ends road career and makes switch to mountain biking
Neri Sottoli kicks Chicchi to the curb (who here has been around long enough to remember awesome cyclingnews alliterations?)

http://06.live-radsport.ch/details_3605/TransferKarussell_Professional_Teams__News.html

 

[rote_laterne]

He does. Pre contract for 2016. They wanted to give him more time to develop on CT circuit.

thanks, that makes sense.

 

[hmpower]

Did Sam Bewley get a contract in the end?

 

[Gabriel Gray]

Jack Haig(Avanti Racing Team)-->Orica Greenedge

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jack-haig-joins-orica-greenedge

 

[dirkprovin]

Did Sam Bewley get a contract in the end?

Haven't seen/heard any formal confirmation but he has been included in their "season reviews" for each rider on their website which seems to indicate he's staying.

Those who didn't have a review were Goss (what WAS there to review ?) who's goneski, Kruopis & Keukeleire. Not sure of Kruopis contract situation but Keukeleire has a contract through 2015 and I've heard/seen nothing about any falling-out/request for release.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Petacchi in negotiations with Cofidis.
Negotiations between S. Sanchez and BMC ended with no result.
Tsgabu Gebremaryan Grmay to Lampre
Johann Tschopp ends road career and makes switch to mountain biking
Neri Sottoli kicks Chicchi to the curb (who here has been around long enough to remember awesome cyclingnews alliterations?)

http://06.live-radsport.ch/details_3605/TransferKarussell_Professional_Teams__News.html

He hopefully can help Bouhanni to what Petacchi was when he was winning sprints here there and everywhere.

 

[BeagRigh]

Is there news on Samu? Cycling tips suggested he's turned down BMC and which is odd as he was singing their praises quite recently... retirement?

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Is there news on Samu? Cycling tips suggested he's turned down BMC and which is odd as he was singing their praises quite recently... retirement?

Im sure i saw somewhere saying he had resigned with BMC

 

[LosBrolin]

Im sure i saw somewhere saying he had resigned with BMC

Hmm, dont think so. He's still without a team as far as I know.

 

[mastermind]

I could actually see Samu going to lampre, they don't have a full roster I thought?
They would have the races and the leadership role for him.