Transfers and Rumours 2015 > 2016

[Akuryo]

The sheer load of great riders at Etixx - Quick-Step makes it hard for them to really support a guy for the GC. They are interested in cobbles, sprints, hills and time trials. Also track and CX during the winter. That only leaves room for 4-5 true domestiques for a climber. Not enough theses days to win a GT since the implementation of the Sky-train.

But I am not so certain Uran will leave the squad at the end of the year. They just signed two new Colombians with Gaviria and Contreras. Maybe to persuade him to stay. Yes, it is hard to win a GT at Quickstep, but Uran is not one of the big favourites anyway. He is a rider like Sastre. Pretty good, but never the greatest. Maybe he will win big one day, but even with the best support it would be difficult for him.

 

[GP Blanco]

Lampre-Merida is interested in signing Thomas Dekker. Although it might be more correct to state that Merida is pushing them to sign him because they want to have a rider from the Benelux.

http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/wielersport/23761258/__Italie_lonkt_voor_Dekker__.html

 

[Jancouver]

Lampre-Merida is interested in signing Thomas Dekker. Although it might be more correct to state that Merida is pushing them to sign him because they want to have a rider from the Benelux.

http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/wielersport/23761258/__Italie_lonkt_voor_Dekker__.html

The rumor has been declined by Lampre but usually where is smoke there is fire so there may be something about it ...

 

[Wallenquist]

Josh Edmondson ->AnPost ChainReaction

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Josh Edmondson ->AnPost ChainReaction

goodbye career

 

[LaFlorecita]

Josh Edmondson ->AnPost ChainReaction

Glad he found a team

 

[MartinGT]

Should get some decent opportunities for stage hunting

 

[Grupetto1]

Yeah glad he's finally got something sorted. Shame there won't be too many mountains featuring in his season but at least he'll be able to ride the tour of britian, yorkshire and ride london. An post's website has l'avenir and the u23 classics listed as races the are can competing in. will Edmondson be eligible for them then?

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Yeah glad he's finally got something sorted. Shame there won't be too many mountains featuring in his season but at least he'll be able to ride the tour of britian, yorkshire and ride london. An post's website has l'avenir and the u23 classics listed as races the are can competing in. will Edmondson be eligible for them then?

no and nor will an post ride those

 

[Wallenquist]

Rumours:

Kristoff has been linked to Etixx and Sky but he will almost certain extend his contract with Katusha.

Sky is also interested in Italian talent, Gianni Moscon.

(can we get this sticky?)

 

[pastronef]

Re:

Rumours:

Kristoff has been linked to Etixx and Sky but he will almost certain extend his contract with Katusha.

Sky is also interested in Italian talent, Gianni Moscon.

(can we get this sticky?)

if Kristoff signs again for KAtusha (minimun 2 years) it means Katusha will still be there in 2017 (all contracts end in 2016 at the moment)

Moscon races for Zalf-Fior U23 team, Pinarello is one of the partners (links to Sky)

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Re: Re:

Rumours:

Kristoff has been linked to Etixx and Sky but he will almost certain extend his contract with Katusha.

Sky is also interested in Italian talent, Gianni Moscon.

(can we get this sticky?)

if Kristoff signs again for KAtusha (minimun 2 years) it means Katusha will still be there in 2017 (all contracts end in 2016 at the moment)

Moscon races for Zalf-Fior U23 team, Pinarello is one of the partners (links to Sky)

Deal done then.

 

[JRanton]

Rumours from the Cycling Podcast:

Kwiatkowski to Sky

Kennaugh to BMC


Sky have now offloaded both EBH and Wiggins' salaries so I do expect them to make a big signing. Could depend on what Porte decides to do though.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Re:

Rumours from the Cycling Podcast:

Kwiatkowski to Sky

Kennaugh to BMC


Sky have now offloaded both EBH and Wiggins' salaries so I do expect them to make a big signing. Could depend on what Porte decides to do though.

I hope none of that happens... At all... Ever...
In my lifetime anyway. Sky will ruin Kwaito and BMC wont give Kennaugh a chance.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Kristoff to stay at Katusha:
http://www.katushateam.com/en/news/press/alexander-kristoff-re-signs-with-team-katusha

 

[Michele]

Paolini rumored to have signed for another 2 years with Katusha.

 

[JRanton]

Kwiatkowski's agent is talking to EQS about a renewal and to Sky and an unnamed team about a transfer. Interesting that Kwiatkowski, Uran, Boonen, Cavendish (+ Renshaw), Stybar and Alaphilippe are all out of contract at the end of this year.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/michal-kwiatkowski-in-talks-with-team-sky-says-agent-168817

 

[greenedge]

Any speculation on the unnamed team for Kwia? BMC would seem to have the money, Cannondale Garmin might want to sign a star, Trek might want someone for the Ardennes, CCC might step up to the WT?

 

[stabbin31]

Re:

Any speculation on the unnamed team for Kwia? BMC would seem to have the money, Cannondale Garmin might want to sign a star, Trek might want someone for the Ardennes, CCC might step up to the WT?

To Trek? YES PLEASE!!!! To bad their awful coaching and tatics (other than DS Demol) would ruin him. Just awful this year.

 

[Anderis]

Re:

Any speculation on the unnamed team for Kwia? BMC would seem to have the money, Cannondale Garmin might want to sign a star, Trek might want someone for the Ardennes, CCC might step up to the WT?

I don't think Cannondale have money to compete for signings like that. Unless they're losing Dan Martin and few others at the end of the year.

 

[Netserk]

Tinkoff? It's a team that has the money and needs a leader for the Ardennes. Maybe Astana?

 

[TMP402]

Kennaugh leaving Sky would be good: he deserves more than a career of bot-dom. Not sure where he will be a protected rider though. Trek and Katusha are good teams where he would be able to co-lead in the Ardennes and have a genuine push for GC in stage races. Alternatively Garmindale could replace Martin with him (not that they're equally talented (yet)), or IAM might find the budget to refresh their team.

 

[Der Effe]

Van Winden to Lotto-Jumbo NL http://www.bakucyclingproject.com/van-winden-to-lottonl-jumbo-protour-team/

 

[JRanton]

Re:

Kwiatkowski's agent is talking to EQS about a renewal and to Sky and an unnamed team about a transfer. Interesting that Kwiatkowski, Uran, Boonen, Cavendish (+ Renshaw), Stybar and Alaphilippe are all out of contract at the end of this year.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/michal-kwiatkowski-in-talks-with-team-sky-says-agent-168817

Alaphilippe has renewed for a further two years. One down, six to go.

 

[Happy dude]

This isn't a rumour. But Eisel to Cavendish? His contract is up this year isn't it?