Transfers and Rumours 2016 > 2017

[Lexman]

VanMarcke will likely leave LottoJumbo because :
- Lotto hasn't got the money to keep him
- he lacks support he asked more than once and don't get it enough
- his brother was fired from the staff, they only would keep him if VanMarcke would pay his salary
- there's a conflict between the trainers of the team and his personsal trainer

The most chance has Trek since :
- he's cheaper than Degenkolb, GVA, Sagan, etc.
- Demol knows him very well and has the knowledge to win RVV, PR etc.
- they want a second rider as leader, Stuyven will be their first leader from 2018 onwards (and this suits VanMarcke very well)

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

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Just for a change of pace it would be good to see what Sagan could do with one strong team mate, like I thought Moser could be with his win in SB a few years back - but that never amounted to anything.

Don't see him at Etixx unless there is a major overhaul, too many cooks...

Sky could make sense with Stannard, Rowe, Puccio and Moscon.

Of course Sky can offer a great supporting cast and a big cheque, but it would mean playing second fiddle to the GC boys in too many races. Sagan should go somewhere where he will be the number one priority.

 

[staubsauger]

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LottoNL should try to get Gilbert as cobbles leader. Not waste their cash for Mollema and Boom. Although Boom looks like a good addition.

that would be the worst decision in the entire history of this planet.

That was when he signed for BMC, pal!

 

[Valv.Piti]

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LottoNL should try to get Gilbert as cobbles leader. Not waste their cash for Mollema and Boom. Although Boom looks like a good addition.

that would be the worst decision in the entire history of this planet.

Now ask yourself, worse than Mollema?

 

[hrotha]

With Mollema at least you know exactly what you're paying for - consistent dull placings and maybe the odd win. But with Gilbert? For the cobbles?

 

[TMP402]

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I reckon Sky will swoop and get Sagan. Can get classic victories and stage wins at the TDF.

So Sky could target 3/4 jerseys.

If Sagan joined Sky I would question how much longer he would compete for green rather than yellow.

 

[TMP402]

As the CN frontpage (http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/sagan-linked-to-etixx-quickstep-for-2017/) notes, GVA and Matthews are also out of contract.

 

[Billie]

With Gilbert atleast they could win Amstel Gold race again. It's been 15 years

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

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With Gilbert atleast they could win Amstel Gold race again. It's been 15 years

lol. gilbert is long done

 

[jaylew]

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LottoNL should try to get Gilbert as cobbles leader. Not waste their cash for Mollema and Boom. Although Boom looks like a good addition.

that would be the worst decision in the entire history of this planet.

For who? Gilbert, LottoNL, or both?

 

[HelloDolly]

I don;t see Sagan at SKY either...They are stage racing team plus they have their own very good cobbles riders to develop

And I don't think they will pay Sagan that amount of money or/and ride specialised

My money is on someone to buy Tinkoff licience, Tinkoff staying or the Dubai prince buying Tinkoff

 

[Netserk]

I also think BMC is a good match for Sagan. Especially if Greg leaves. Would be good for BMC as well.

 

[trucido]

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I also think BMC is a good match for Sagan. Especially if Greg leaves. Would be good for BMC as well.

Agreed. With Caruso, De Marchi and Oss it would also be like a mini Cannondale reunion. Would be interesting to see what they could do if GvA stayed as well.

 

[TMP402]

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I also think BMC is a good match for Sagan. Especially if Greg leaves. Would be good for BMC as well.

Agreed. With Caruso, De Marchi and Oss it would also be like a mini Cannondale reunion. Would be interesting to see what they could do if GvA stayed as well.

And Quinziato!

My money is on someone to buy Tinkoff licience, Tinkoff staying or the Dubai prince buying Tinkoff

I agree with this.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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I also think BMC is a good match for Sagan. Especially if Greg leaves. Would be good for BMC as well.

Probably the best fit if GVA leaves right now

 

[pastronef]

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VanMarcke will likely leave LottoJumbo because :
- Lotto hasn't got the money to keep him

and Krujiswjik, Kelderman, Gesink contracts all end this year (as Sep's)

Brandloyalty and Jumbo stay until 2018 http://www.wielerrevue.nl/2016/01/04/jumbo-en-brand-loyalty-door-tot-2018-lotto-wacht/

LottoNL is not sure

Bianchi is confirmed for the current season, with an "option" for 2017

 

[TMP402]

So that's IAM, LottoNL, and arguably Lampre with few resources or winners.

 

[TMP402]

There should be a punishment for PR companies announcing new cycling teams, launching a fancy website and then never updating cycling fans. AKA whatever happened to We Are Wales?

 

[StryderHells]

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There should be a punishment for PR companies announcing new cycling teams, launching a fancy website and then never updating cycling fans. AKA whatever happened to We Are Wales?

This is what happened to We Are Wales http://cyclingtips.com/2015/12/dyna...ise-dyball-keeps-focus-to-win-tour-of-bright/

Also why should PR companies be punished? They are hired to announce a team and build hype, it's not the PR company that is at fault when a team folds, it's on the management

 

[TMP402]

Other big riders out of contract for 2017

Classics: Boonen, Stannard, Oss, van Summeren, van den Bergh

Sprinters: Kristoff, Greipel, Demare, Meersman, Viviani, Swift, Nizzolo, Bos, Impey, Lobato, van Asbroeck, Sieberg, Coquard

TT: T Martin, Bodnar, Kiryienka, Phinney, Durbridge, Dennis

GC/climbers: Costa, Kreuziger, Pinot, Thomas, Spilak, Kelderman, Talansky, Poels, Kangert, Konig

Puncheurs: Ulissi, Bakelants, Henao, Geschke, Nordhaug, Moser, Vichot

Others: Quinziato, Cummings, Navardauskas, Hermans, de Venyns, de Gendt, Felline, Ligthart

 

[carolina]

rui costa said recently that he's happy at lampre, (which is kind of weird), so he'll probably stay with them.

 

[Moviefan1203]

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rui costa said recently that he's happy at lampre, (which is kind of weird), so he'll probably stay with them.

He still seems like a really odd fit for Lampre.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

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rui costa said recently that he's happy at lampre, (which is kind of weird), so he'll probably stay with them.

He still seems like a really odd fit for Lampre.

I guess he likes not having too much pressure.

 

[HelloDolly]

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Other big riders out of contract for 2017

Classics: Boonen, Stannard, Oss, van Summeren, van den Bergh

Sprinters: Kristoff, Greipel, Demare, Meersman, Viviani, Swift, Nizzolo, Bos, Impey, Lobato, van Asbroeck, Sieberg, Coquard

TT: T Martin, Bodnar, Kiryienka, Phinney, Durbridge, Dennis

GC/climbers: Costa, Kreuziger, Pinot, Thomas, Spilak, Kelderman, Talansky, Poels, Kangert, Konig

Puncheurs: Ulissi, Bakelants, Henao, Geschke, Nordhaug, Moser, Vichot

Others: Quinziato, Cummings, Navardauskas, Hermans, de Venyns, de Gendt, Felline, Ligthart

You have missed out so many like

Porte, Purito,Van den Broeck,Attapuma, Dennis, Oss, Teuns, KUdus, Roche,Kennaugh, Pozzivivo, Kadri, Peraud, Trofimov, Zeits, Lopez,Anacona,Castroviejo,Txurruka,Brändle,Frank....And alot of these are bigger than some on your list ....in fact the list of riders out of contract this year is very very long

 

[CheckMyPecs]

2017 is a buyer's market.