Transfers and Rumours 2015 > 2016

[42x16ss]

Re: Re:

Simon Clarke to Cannondale!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/simon-clarke-signs-for-cannondale-garmin/

Their signings for 2016 are better, than I expected! Maybe they've managed to increase their budget somehow? I think their new riders will be earning more alltogether, than Martin and Hesjedal were.

Danielson was probably on pay that reflected his past centrality to the team, so there may be a fair bit of money saved there.

Is it just me or does Cannondale look a little...scattered for 2016?

Not really, just going through a major change of roster.

They're adding Rolland and Uran for GT's along with Craddock, Slagter (resigned), and Clarke as support. I see Clarke as a potential replacement for Gautier as an offsider for Rolland

Wippert in for sprints, with Bevin as support and sprinting in smaller races

Langeveld (resigned), Breschel, Van Baarle (resigned), and possibly Mullen and Bevin to boost their classics squad

This is probably the most improved WT squad as a whole, they certainly won't be relying on 3-4 riders for all their results anymore.

 

[42x16ss]

Re: Re:

Simon Clarke to Cannondale!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/simon-clarke-signs-for-cannondale-garmin/

Their signings for 2016 are better, than I expected! Maybe they've managed to increase their budget somehow? I think their new riders will be earning more alltogether, than Martin and Hesjedal were.

Clarke is not a bad signing and maybe he can get more opportunities to ride for himself whereas at OGE; he was further down the list of riders whose attributes were either similar or had significant cross-over (Gerrans, Albasini, Impey, to a degree Matthews). Arguably he was a better climber, albeit not to the level of being specialist, and maybe packing as strong a sprint.

This only appears to be a one year deal so it will be interesting how this will play out for him.

I think Clarke will replace Gautier as Rolland's partner in crime at GT's. He has a similar racing brain. Should also get a protected role in some of the hilly classics, he was underused at Orica in this respect.

 

[whittashau]

Wow, the rumours of Vaughters not liking Italian riders look to be true. Looks like none of the old Liquigas riders will be there next year.

 

[WheelofGear]

A team with Italians such as Tinkoff should sign Formolo if Vaugthers doesn't want him.

He is a great talent.

 

[WheelofGear]

Re:

Wow, the rumours of Vaughters not liking Italian riders look to be true. Looks like none of the old Liquigas riders will be there next year.

Only Moser will be there, I think.

 

[MatParker117]

Cav and Eisel to MTN (Etihad?):

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/report-cavendish-and-eisel-to-mtn-qhubeka/

 

[Brullnux]

Re: Re:

Wow, the rumours of Vaughters not liking Italian riders look to be true. Looks like none of the old Liquigas riders will be there next year.

Only Moser will be there, I think.

No Formolo, one of the world's best under 23 climbers (only after superman)? Ridiculous from JV

 

[WheelofGear]

Re: Re:

Wow, the rumours of Vaughters not liking Italian riders look to be true. Looks like none of the old Liquigas riders will be there next year.

Only Moser will be there, I think.

No Formolo, one of the world's best under 23 climbers (only after superman)? Ridiculous from JV

Yeah. I think if he doesn't resign him, he could go to another team with Italians such as Trek or Tinkoff.

 

[Bolder]

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Cav and Eisel to MTN (Etihad?):

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/report-cavendish-and-eisel-to-mtn-qhubeka/

That would be a coup for MTN and a comedown for Cavendish. I always liked Cavendish, for his candor and passion as well as his obvious skills. Others may disagree. He's got 14 wins or so this year, but Tour of Turkey is not the TdF, and he knows it. Hopefully he's got a couple more big wins in his legs.

 

[fauniera]

Re:

Wow, the rumours of Vaughters not liking Italian riders look to be true. Looks like none of the old Liquigas riders will be there next year.

Vaughters is a joke, always has been. Good for Formolo to move elsewhere.

 

[jaylew]

Re: Re:

Simon Clarke to Cannondale!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/simon-clarke-signs-for-cannondale-garmin/

Their signings for 2016 are better, than I expected! Maybe they've managed to increase their budget somehow? I think their new riders will be earning more alltogether, than Martin and Hesjedal were.

Danielson was probably on pay that reflected his past centrality to the team, so there may be a fair bit of money saved there.

Is it just me or does Cannondale look a little...scattered for 2016?

Not really, just going through a major change of roster.

They're adding Rolland and Uran for GT's along with Craddock, Slagter (resigned), and Clarke as support. I see Clarke as a potential replacement for Gautier as an offsider for Rolland

Wippert in for sprints, with Bevin as support and sprinting in smaller races

Langeveld (resigned), Breschel, Van Baarle (resigned), and possibly Mullen and Bevin to boost their classics squad

This is probably the most improved WT squad as a whole, they certainly won't be relying on 3-4 riders for all their results anymore.

Woods is a good signing as well. Mountain support for Uran, Rolland, and Talansky and can go for his own results in smaller stage races and hilly one day races.

 

[Stilletto]

Orica extends with @jenskeukeleire

 

[Stilletto]

The dice has been rolled,
Max Richeze to Etixx ( according to radsport)

 

[MatParker117]

Re:

The dice has been rolled,
Max Richeze to Etixx ( according to radsport)

To lead out who?

 

[RedheadDane]

Guldhammer re-signs with Cult.

http://cultenergyprocycling.com/guldhammer-signs-two-year-contract-with-cult-energy-stolting-group/

 

[Stilletto]

Re: Re:

The dice has been rolled,
Max Richeze to Etixx ( according to radsport)

To lead out who?

Renshaw?

 

[nobilis]

Re: Re:

more on Valls and Marczynski
http://www.lottosoudal.be/welcome-rafael-valls-and-tomasz-marczynski/?lang=en

tl;dr: The connection is Vacansoleil.

Yeah they also reunite with Boeckmans (who is out of hospital and renews for 2 years with Lotto Sourdal), De Gendt and Lighthart, from Vacansoleil days.

 

[Wallenquist]

Re: Re:

The dice has been rolled,
Max Richeze to Etixx ( according to radsport)

To lead out who?

Renshaw?

Gaviria. Or Trentin if they finally let him ride for himself in the biggest races.

 

[b.broadhurst]

Team Sky ‏@TeamSky 9m9 minutes ago
We're pleased to confirm sprinter @Dannyvanpoppel as signing No. 4! Read more - http://po.st/VanPoppel #TeamSky2016

Just the 3 big guns to go now - Landa, Kwiatkowski & Intxausti

 

[del1962]

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Cav and Eisel to MTN (Etihad?):

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/report-cavendish-and-eisel-to-mtn-qhubeka/

Can't remember but are MTN geting WT status next year?

 

[nobilis]

Re: Re:

Cav and Eisel to MTN (Etihad?):

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/report-cavendish-and-eisel-to-mtn-qhubeka/

Can't remember but are MTN geting WT status next year?

It will depend on their 2016 budget.

 

[GP Blanco]

Lotto Jumbo confirmed the Battaglin transfer, a one year contract.
http://www.teamlottojumbo.nl/wielrennen/battaglin-naar-team-lottonljumbo

 

[snccdcno]

As previously speculated it is Lampre-Merida for Kump, two year contract.

http://www.teamlampremerida.com/2015/09/kump-velocista-da-18-successi-stagionali-alla-lampre-merida/

 

[GuyIncognito]

As previously speculated it is Lampre-Merida for Kump, two year contract.

http://www.teamlampremerida.com/2015/09/kump-velocista-da-18-successi-stagionali-alla-lampre-merida/

Too good for the continental level, not good enough for the WT.
A frustrating level to be at, I'm sure.

 

[Stilletto]

Radsport, states that Cavendish will get Eisel(SKY) and Renshaw(ETIXX) with him to Dimension Data.