Transfers and Rumours 2016 > 2017

[TMP402]

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So not much WT Team News anyone got any idea who still have room to sign new riders ?
Rumours ??

I guess Brajkovic is still rumored to Bahrain? Apparantly there a couple of vacant spots there.
Miles Scotson was rumored to BMC for a while, currently they are at 27 riders which is two less than this year.
I am surprised that the new TJ Sports project hasn't signed any more for now. I was of the impression that the new sponsors brought a lot of funding.

That is how Copeland runs his business. Always late season signings. He probably gets a lot of desperate riders at a major discount by signing them late.

Brent Copeland is no longer Lampre's manager.

But he is at Bahrain.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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But he is at Bahrain.

Yes, but I don't think Jancouver was referring to the Bahrain part of the quoted post.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

BTW roth is continuing after all http://www.procyclingstats.com/team/Team_Roth_Akros_2017

 

[Jancouver]

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But he is at Bahrain.

Yes, but I don't think Jancouver was referring to the Bahrain part of the quoted post.

You are correct, I was referring to Lampre without realizing he was gone. Perhaps that's how they roll at Lampre and it wasn't Copeland after all

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

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Koshevoy found a team (I'll get my coffee) on PCT level, he hasn't announced which one yet tho.

I've got this feeling that it might just be cycling academy

 

[Stilletto]

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Illya Koshevoys twitter search is over !!! He found a team !!! PCT team possibly Wilier - Southeast

Koshevoy found a team (I'll get my coffee) on PCT level, he hasn't announced which one yet tho.

I've got this feeling that it might just be cycling academy

Naah like I posted when I posted the news Wilier - Selle Italia (Southeast)
As he now follows Wilier on twitter and Luca Amoriello, Sport Director of Wilier.. but yea suppose it could be cycling academy

 

[May0maniac]

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So not much WT Team News anyone got any idea who still have room to sign new riders ?
Rumours ??

I guess Brajkovic is still rumored to Bahrain? Apparantly there a couple of vacant spots there.
Miles Scotson was rumored to BMC for a while, currently they are at 27 riders which is two less than this year.
I am surprised that the new TJ Sports project hasn't signed any more for now. I was of the impression that the new sponsors brought a lot of funding.

They've signed many young Italian prospects and they've improved the team, when it comes to one day races Swift is an upgrade from Cimolai (he could also be a part of Modolo's train), they've got Guardini to win stages in all the Asian races for the new sponsor and Atapuma as a stagehunter for the Giro. Marcato and Laengen are also good signings, if you look at all the great Italian prospects/neopros that they have it really looks like a long term prospect, Saronni also said that they didn't want to sign old riders just for the points (a jab at Copeland and Bahrain Merida).

 

[Anderis]

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Saronni also said that they didn't want to sign old riders just for the points (a jab at Copeland and Bahrain Merida).

I wonder if he would stick to that if there was a serious threat of not getting a WT license for his team.

 

[May0maniac]

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Saronni also said that they didn't want to sign old riders just for the points (a jab at Copeland and Bahrain Merida).

I wonder if he would stick to that if there was a serious threat of not getting a WT license for his team.

Probably not, is was just a jab at Copeland.
Are there any rumours about Paolini returning after his ban?
His ban should end at the start of January, if he's willing to return he could probably get a contract.

 

[BalearicBeats]

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BTW roth is continuing after all http://www.procyclingstats.com/team/Team_Roth_Akros_2017

They managed to sign Hirschi, not bad!

 

[yaco]

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So not much WT Team News anyone got any idea who still have room to sign new riders ?
Rumours ??

I guess Brajkovic is still rumored to Bahrain? Apparantly there a couple of vacant spots there.
Miles Scotson was rumored to BMC for a while, currently they are at 27 riders which is two less than this year.
I am surprised that the new TJ Sports project hasn't signed any more for now. I was of the impression that the new sponsors brought a lot of funding.

My understanding is Miles Scotson will probably sign with BMC and Callum Scotson is a chance for the BMC Development team.

 

[TMP402]

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Saronni also said that they didn't want to sign old riders just for the points (a jab at Copeland and Bahrain Merida).

I wonder if he would stick to that if there was a serious threat of not getting a WT license for his team.

Probably not, is was just a jab at Copeland.
Are there any rumours about Paolini returning after his ban?
His ban should end at the start of January, if he's willing to return he could probably get a contract.

Ballan has been free to race since January this year, but no-one took him. And he just turned 37 while Paolini is soon to be 40!

 

[yaco]

Looks like I strike again with my prediction about the Scotson brothers, though wasn't 100% certain whether Callum would get a gig with the BMC Development team - Anyway will be interesting to see how Miles Scotson performs - Has signed for a suitable team, but doesn't scream out WT rider.

 

[Nirvana]

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Saronni also said that they didn't want to sign old riders just for the points (a jab at Copeland and Bahrain Merida).

I wonder if he would stick to that if there was a serious threat of not getting a WT license for his team.

Probably not, is was just a jab at Copeland.
Are there any rumours about Paolini returning after his ban?
His ban should end at the start of January, if he's willing to return he could probably get a contract.

Ballan has been free to race since January this year, but no-one took him. And he just turned 37 while Paolini is soon to be 40!

Ballan didn't find a team due to MPCC rules, i don't think Paolini will be affected (cocaine it's not doping).
Anyway he never said that he want to ride again after the ban.

 

[janraaskalt3]

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Looks like I strike again with my prediction about the Scotson brothers, though wasn't 100% certain whether Callum would get a gig with the BMC Development team - Anyway will be interesting to see how Miles Scotson performs - Has signed for a suitable team, but doesn't scream out WT rider.

Prediction? There was this article more than 3 weeks ago: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/adelaide-cyclist-miles-scotson-to-join-richie-porte-and-rohan-dennis-with-worldtour-team-bmc/news-story/5f7ca80c77daab5225557b38e5145ad3

 

[TMP402]

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Looks like I strike again with my prediction about the Scotson brothers, though wasn't 100% certain whether Callum would get a gig with the BMC Development team - Anyway will be interesting to see how Miles Scotson performs - Has signed for a suitable team, but doesn't scream out WT rider.

Prediction? There was this article more than 3 weeks ago: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/adelaide-cyclist-miles-scotson-to-join-richie-porte-and-rohan-dennis-with-worldtour-team-bmc/news-story/5f7ca80c77daab5225557b38e5145ad3

Miles confirmed to BMC now

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bmc-racing-sign-miles-scotson/

 

[TMP402]

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Saronni also said that they didn't want to sign old riders just for the points (a jab at Copeland and Bahrain Merida).

I wonder if he would stick to that if there was a serious threat of not getting a WT license for his team.

Probably not, is was just a jab at Copeland.
Are there any rumours about Paolini returning after his ban?
His ban should end at the start of January, if he's willing to return he could probably get a contract.

Ballan has been free to race since January this year, but no-one took him. And he just turned 37 while Paolini is soon to be 40!

Ballan didn't find a team due to MPCC rules, i don't think Paolini will be affected (cocaine it's not doping).
Anyway he never said that he want to ride again after the ban.

Plenty of teams not in MPCC though.

 

[markene2]

Rebellin continues for 1 more year. 95% CCC

 

[staubsauger]

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Rebellin continues for 1 more year. 95% CCC

The JLo of cycling. Still nearly as sharp as back in the nineties! Amazing!

 

[jens_attacks]

davide from the block.

 

[TMP402]

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davide from the block.

Used to have a little, now he has a lot.

 

[Stilletto]

Jani Brajkovic is now confirmed with Bahrain.
Edward Beltran ex EPM (rode for Tinkoff a couple of years ago now moves to Inteja - MMR
Simon Pellaud ex IAM to Team Illunimate

Burgos BH renews with Pablo Torres, Jorge Cubero and Daniel Lopez
Also David Belda ex Team Roth returns to Burgos BH

 

[markene2]

I have stood by Brajko since 06. He has been lackluster the past years but i feel he will bounce back with Bahrain!

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Westra to wanty

 

[BalearicBeats]

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Westra to wanty

Good buy I think