- Jul 12, 2012
- 8,975
- 591
- 19,080
- Apr 19, 2011
- 597
- 1
- 9,585
Lots of weird rumours linking riders to Cannondale recently.
Wouldn't mind Gaimon to come back there, he was one of the best domesiques in American races last year.
Wouldn't mind Gaimon to come back there, he was one of the best domesiques in American races last year.
- Apr 19, 2011
- 597
- 1
- 9,585
- Jun 30, 2014
- 7,060
- 2
- 0
- Jun 7, 2010
- 19,196
- 3,092
- 28,180
- Oct 5, 2010
- 4,282
- 327
- 16,180
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This. He is extremely valuable. It's sick how strong the Astana team was, and how much stronger they would have been with both Nibali and Tiralongo in the Vuelta too. Although Nibali could have created a power struggle within the team that could have been detrimental.. ah well.
thehook said:
This. He is extremely valuable. It's sick how strong the Astana team was, and how much stronger they would have been with both Nibali and Tiralongo in the Vuelta too. Although Nibali could have created a power struggle within the team that could have been detrimental.. ah well.
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Good to see. He's too good not to be WT - even with track commitments. Yet to see his best.
Ricco' said:
Good to see. He's too good not to be WT - even with track commitments. Yet to see his best.
- Jul 13, 2009
- 1,440
- 0
- 10,480
Re: Re:
Disagree
Given his health issues with rheumatoid arthritis; he's only going to have limited spells of "effectiveness" and his race program therefore is likely to be limited. There is the possibility of maybe 1-2 decent results but given his history they're likely to be few and far between.
In any case, for next year much of it will be taken up with track preparations for the Teams Pursuit in Rio.
There is no doubting his ability but given what's known about his limitations I'm just not seeing him as particularly good value for money.
Elegant Degenerate said:
Disagree
Given his health issues with rheumatoid arthritis; he's only going to have limited spells of "effectiveness" and his race program therefore is likely to be limited. There is the possibility of maybe 1-2 decent results but given his history they're likely to be few and far between.
In any case, for next year much of it will be taken up with track preparations for the Teams Pursuit in Rio.
There is no doubting his ability but given what's known about his limitations I'm just not seeing him as particularly good value for money.
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Must be aiming for the TTT at the World's next year. No other reason to sign him.
dirkprovin said:Elegant Degenerate said:
Disagree
Given his health issues with rheumatoid arthritis; he's only going to have limited spells of "effectiveness" and his race program therefore is likely to be limited. There is the possibility of maybe 1-2 decent results but given his history they're likely to be few and far between.
In any case, for next year much of it will be taken up with track preparations for the Teams Pursuit in Rio.
There is no doubting his ability but given what's known about his limitations I'm just not seeing him as particularly good value for money.
Must be aiming for the TTT at the World's next year. No other reason to sign him.
- May 23, 2009
- 10,256
- 1,455
- 25,680
Re: Re:
Bobridge's showings at TDU and the North American races showed that there's still something to offer. He'll never be a great GT domestique but has the engine for classics and 1 week races though. Also, he may have some form of personal sponsorship happening that allows this to happen, his profile in Aus is big enough.
Give him a chance. He's had a better year overall this year, and from all reports he's got his arthritis more or less under control. Apparently his home life is much more settled too as well.dirkprovin said:Elegant Degenerate said:
Disagree
Given his health issues with rheumatoid arthritis; he's only going to have limited spells of "effectiveness" and his race program therefore is likely to be limited. There is the possibility of maybe 1-2 decent results but given his history they're likely to be few and far between.
In any case, for next year much of it will be taken up with track preparations for the Teams Pursuit in Rio.
There is no doubting his ability but given what's known about his limitations I'm just not seeing him as particularly good value for money.
Bobridge's showings at TDU and the North American races showed that there's still something to offer. He'll never be a great GT domestique but has the engine for classics and 1 week races though. Also, he may have some form of personal sponsorship happening that allows this to happen, his profile in Aus is big enough.
- May 23, 2009
- 10,256
- 1,455
- 25,680
Re: Re:
Lead out for Van Poppel/Nizzolo? He's still got a long, strong turn of speed.Sasquatch said:dirkprovin said:Elegant Degenerate said:
Disagree
Given his health issues with rheumatoid arthritis; he's only going to have limited spells of "effectiveness" and his race program therefore is likely to be limited. There is the possibility of maybe 1-2 decent results but given his history they're likely to be few and far between.
In any case, for next year much of it will be taken up with track preparations for the Teams Pursuit in Rio.
There is no doubting his ability but given what's known about his limitations I'm just not seeing him as particularly good value for money.
Must be aiming for the TTT at the World's next year. No other reason to sign him.
- Nov 2, 2009
- 758
- 1
- 9,985
- Jul 13, 2009
- 1,440
- 0
- 10,480
Re: Re:
Those have been his only showings of note since 2011. There is no doubting that he has the capacity for the odd international class performance on the road however, given his limitations they are likely to be very well "spaced out" through the year and his race miles distinctly limited.
My comment regarding his value for money is NOT a personal "knock" on Bobridge but rather a dispassionate assessment of what he's likely to bring to the table for a WT team.
42x16ss said:Give him a chance. He's had a better year overall this year, and from all reports he's got his arthritis more or less under control. Apparently his home life is much more settled too as well.dirkprovin said:Elegant Degenerate said:
Disagree
Given his health issues with rheumatoid arthritis; he's only going to have limited spells of "effectiveness" and his race program therefore is likely to be limited. There is the possibility of maybe 1-2 decent results but given his history they're likely to be few and far between.
In any case, for next year much of it will be taken up with track preparations for the Teams Pursuit in Rio.
There is no doubting his ability but given what's known about his limitations I'm just not seeing him as particularly good value for money.
Bobridge's showings at TDU and the North American races showed that there's still something to offer. He'll never be a great GT domestique but has the engine for classics and 1 week races though. Also, he may have some form of personal sponsorship happening that allows this to happen, his profile in Aus is big enough.
Those have been his only showings of note since 2011. There is no doubting that he has the capacity for the odd international class performance on the road however, given his limitations they are likely to be very well "spaced out" through the year and his race miles distinctly limited.
My comment regarding his value for money is NOT a personal "knock" on Bobridge but rather a dispassionate assessment of what he's likely to bring to the table for a WT team.
- Jul 2, 2011
- 3,618
- 325
- 14,180
- Jul 27, 2009
- 6,610
- 2,506
- 23,180
Wasn't Pirazzi already confirmed by Lampre!?
Anyway, his green eyeshades fit better with a Bardiani jersey, of course.
Seriously, his riding style would fit very well with Lampre's latest stagehunting tactics in grand tours.
Anyway, his green eyeshades fit better with a Bardiani jersey, of course.
Seriously, his riding style would fit very well with Lampre's latest stagehunting tactics in grand tours.
Good news from Direct Energy!
Anyone already mentioned the transfer of Simone Consonni to Lampre Merida?
Besides Lampre, also FDJ, Etixx, Orica, Cannondale and Katusha already signed a few neo's. I am very wondered about the possible signings for teams like Lotto Soudal, BMC, Giant and Ag2r. Because they usually sign a few neo's too. Anyone who has any info? a possible site or link for new neo's? or just some rumours?
Anyone already mentioned the transfer of Simone Consonni to Lampre Merida?
Besides Lampre, also FDJ, Etixx, Orica, Cannondale and Katusha already signed a few neo's. I am very wondered about the possible signings for teams like Lotto Soudal, BMC, Giant and Ag2r. Because they usually sign a few neo's too. Anyone who has any info? a possible site or link for new neo's? or just some rumours?
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