Transfers and Rumours 2014 > 2015

[janraaskalt]

I think Lapre is ending their sponsorship so no $$ to sign or resign riders

I read somewhere that the team could become Merida-Lampre, meaning more money from Merida. I cannot find it anymore, unfortunately.

 

[Publicus]

Eh? Why would you hope Nibali dodges Contador and Froome at the Tour?

I'd like to see all three contest the Giro and Tour next year.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Wiggo to Sky's development team....

Not that Sky are short of money but it also free's up a lot of funds for the team. It would also be a good move to develope youngsters, something Sky have been shocking at so far.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I'd like to see all three contest the Giro and Tour next year.

I would like that Alberto for the double in that case

 

[Catwhoorg]

Russ Downing signs for CULT Energy Pro Cycling (Pro-Conti)
1 year contract

Link

He of course had a very messed up year with NFTO due to his collarbone break.
Still did great at the Commonwealth games, so glad he has found a ride next year.

 

[Jancouver]

never heard of this here in Italy, not even Beppe talking about that

Even Horner said they dont have budget for next year ... Lampre is definitely getting out or at least lowering their sponsorship.

Phil Bauhaus (Stölting), Emanuel Buchmann (rad-net) and Patrick Konrad (Gourmetfein Wels) all sign two-year contracts with Bora. They are really building a nice little team.

Nice little team? Maybe little but not exactly nice. At least I would call that team "nice" by signing every available conti-grade German rider.

 

[staubsauger]

Leclerq was speculating that also during the Vuelta, because of Cunego's departure as he has strong links with the Lampre family!

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Even Horner said they dont have budget for next year ... Lampre is definitely getting out or at least lowering their sponsorship.





Nice little team? Maybe little but not exactly nice. At least I would call that team "nice" by signing every available conti-grade German rider.

ugh not again with the bull****

lampre will NEVER step out of cycling a slong as their boss is alive. he's absolute cycling nut. literally every year you hear lampre may quit because of money or doping and it's never true

 

[Coat-O]

http://www.tinkoffsaxo.com/news/tinkoff-saxo-extends-contract-evgeny-petrov/

Tinkoff-Saxo extends with Petrov. They are full now.

So the question is, are they going to buy-out of some of the riders that already have existing contracts or is this the final team?

 

[Netserk]

If Kreuziger's case gets decided quickly there could be another spot.

 

[Akuryo]

If Kreuziger's case gets decided quickly there could be another spot.

As we know the UCI by now this is a very big if...

 

[Coat-O]

If Kreuziger's case gets decided quickly there could be another spot.

I fail to see anyone available that can replace Kreuziger. They will do anything they can to keep him. Kiserlovski is good Roche replacement, but Kreuziger is a level above.

 

[De Snelle Duif]

Nice little team? Maybe little but not exactly nice. At least I would call that team "nice" by signing every available conti-grade German rider.

Have you ever heard of the word "talent"? Have you checked the results of these kids?

 

[fauniera]

Have you ever heard of the word "talent"? Have you checked the results of these kids?

And their nationality. Konrad is Austrian, not German.

Leclerq was speculating that also during the Vuelta, because of Cunego's departure as he has strong links with the Lampre family!

Cunego simply sucks and gets weaker every year. It's high time that they let him go. And it's the Galbusera family.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Swift has signed a new 2 year contract with Sky.

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://www.tinkoffsaxo.com/news/tinkoff-saxo-extends-contract-evgeny-petrov/

Tinkoff-Saxo extends with Petrov. They are full now.

So the question is, are they going to buy-out of some of the riders that already have existing contracts or is this the final team?

Hmmm not sure how I feel about that

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Swift has signed a new 2 year contract with Sky.

Good, I think he operates in a nice niche. Fits the team pretty well too.

 

[Jancouver]

Have you ever heard of the word "talent"? Have you checked the results of these kids?

Talent? Talent doest not guarantee any results. Hard work and strong work ethics is what makes you a world class athlete. There has been so many talented athletes with no results. Just look at the TOP 10 results from junior and U23 World Championships from last 10 years and you will only find very few familiar names in current pro peloton.

And their nationality. Konrad is Austrian, not German.

So he is an Austrian huh? Phew, same thing, Austria is just another word for East Germany and the sponsor is most likely looking at Austrian market as German market anyway.

 

[LaFlorecita]

So he is an Austrian huh? Phew, same thing, Austria is just another word for East Germany

 

[l.Harm]

http://www.tinkoffsaxo.com/news/tinkoff-saxo-extends-contract-evgeny-petrov/

Tinkoff-Saxo extends with Petrov. They are full now.

So the question is, are they going to buy-out of some of the riders that already have existing contracts or is this the final team?

Oleg says no

Oleg Tinkov ‏@olegtinkov 12 min.
Sorry, @vincenzonibali we are full now :-(

 

[De Snelle Duif]

Talent? Talent doest not guarantee any results. Hard work and strong work ethics is what makes you a world class athlete. There has been so many talented athletes with no results. Just look at the TOP 10 results from junior and U23 World Championships from last 10 years and you will only find very few familiar names in current pro peloton.





So he is an Austrian huh? Phew, same thing, Austria is just another word for East Germany and the sponsor is most likely looking at Austrian market as German market anyway.

If you think like that how can young riders ever get in WT teams? Bauhaus has won against pros in Portugal, Konrad did great against pros in his home country, which isn't called Germany. I don't think they can easily find better riders with their budget than the ones they've bought now. They're procontinental, not WT.

Just look at the top10 from World Championships and notice that a lot of the riders in the current peloton have been in these top 10s in the past.

 

[Colonel]

SERGE PAUWELS to MTN-Q

http://www.teammtnqhubeka.com/?news=serge-pauwels-joins-team-mtn-qhubeka

 

[De Snelle Duif]

SERGE PAUWELS to MTN-Q

http://www.teammtnqhubeka.com/?news=serge-pauwels-joins-team-mtn-qhubeka

Wasn't expecting that to actually happen. He'll be a great help if in good shape.

 

[roundabout]

Wasn't expecting that to actually happen. He'll be a great help if in good shape.

With all respect to Kudus and Meintjes they are still a bit away from warranting dedicated help

 

[Gloin22]

With all respect to Kudus and Meintjes they are still a bit away from warranting dedicated help

And neither Pauwels leading any race