Teams & Riders Transfers and Rumours 2020-2021

[janraaskalt]

To me that sounds like severe budget cuts, and a need to capitalize on riders under contract.

To me that sounds like an agent dreaming of a new boat.

 

[janraaskalt]

I've read some rumours that Alpecin are going to take over CCC's WT license.

CCC's license was offered to Alpecin, who politely declined. Confirmed by Alpecin's manager Roodhooft.
https://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/alpecin-fenix-kreeg-worldtour-licentie-ccc-aangeboden-niet-aan-de-orde/ (in Dutch)

 

[Leinster]

The pattern has started long before Covid-19. Once they had Dumoulin but they've never replaced him with another rider capable of winning a GT. Once they had Kittel but now they no longer have a sprinter capable of regular wins on pancake flat stages on TdF level. Barguil left after 2017 despite having a contract for 2018 IIRC. It just seems like it's just beyond them to keep a strong team together for a few consecutive years.

They've always been a team on a budget, before they ever had Sunweb on board

They were working to build a team for GTs for Dumoulin (brought in Kelderman and Roche, among others), but they never really got in a proper, top class mountain domestique, and then he left. They seem to have retrofitted that squad into what we see now in the Tour.

They've had a good record of bringing through young talent (Dumoulin, Kittel, Barguil, Degenkolb and now Bol and Hirschi), without ever really making a lot of big name signings (Matthews, Benoot, ummm...)

 

[postmanhat]

Possibly relevant to this discussion. Scott are said to leaving Mitchelton and going to Sunweb. While jumbo are going with Cervelo. Will be odd not seeing them on Bianchi bikes

DPG Media Privacy Gate

 

[luckyboy]

Maybe Bardet took up most of the budget and now Hirschi's agent is bugging them for more money already, threatening to break contract etc, and it's too much trouble for them to bother with.

 

[F_Cance]

Hirschis agent is Cancellara by the way

 

[pastronef]

Possibly relevant to this discussion. Scott are said to leaving Mitchelton and going to Sunweb. While jumbo are going with Cervelo. Will be odd not seeing them on Bianchi bikes

DPG Media Privacy Gate

Jumbo-> Cervelo
Mitchelton-> Bianchi
Sunweb-> Scott
Ag2r-> BMC
Movi stays with Canyon
Israel stays with Factor

 

[42x16ss]

Interesting. It feels like Sunweb only just switched Giant for Cervelo, while Scott seemed part of the furniture at Mitchelton

 

[Leinster]

Interesting. It feels like Sunweb only just switched Giant for Cervelo, while Scott seemed part of the furniture at Mitchelton

Both of those bikes were name sponsors of those teams for a while. But then, even Peugeot switched bikes after they became Z.

 

[RedheadDane]

Does BORA read this forum? Coz, this is quite interesting given the conversation over in the T-A thread.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1305417183007211521

 

[Mayomaniac]

Aleotti was already a done deal and I guess they view Fabbro as a long term project (like most of their younger riders).

 

[Ricco']

Scott's sponsorship of Sunweb is interesting with this Hirschi's leaving rumours.

Will a Swiss bike brand want to see one of the country's hot prospects leaving like this?

 

[laarsland]

No doubt Hirschi’s market value has risen the last two weeks, any sensible agent would be shopping a bit round now either to line up a 2022-move or get Sunweb to renegotiate and prolong a year early on higher wages. Hirschi has delivered on his potential, Sunweb’s lost a profile and should have extra money lying around - negotiating 101 from Marc’s camp.

This is in no way similar to the Bling-situation, Hirschi has been given a sensible and good program as a neo.

 

[janraaskalt]

I guess they view Fabbro as a long term project (like most of their younger riders).

A 1-year extension doesn't feel like a lot of confidence for the long term.

 

[Mayomaniac]

A 1-year extension doesn't feel like a lot of confidence for the long term.

Yes, they probably just wanted to give him a chance to prove himself in a more "normal" season (fingers crossed).

 

[masking_agent]

Im surprised to hear that Richie Porte is going back to Ineos next year.

 

[IndianCyclist]

I think Bora are no longer getting their money's worth from Sagan and they have a lot of talented guys winning. . So i expect Sagan to leave after his contract is over at Bora.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

I think Bora are no longer getting their money's worth from Sagan and they have a lot of talented guys winning. . So i expect Sagan to leave after his contract is over at Bora.

In which case he will for sure be moving to Isreael no? Adams will open his wallet once more.

 

[Mayomaniac]

In which case he will for sure be moving to Isreael no? Adams will open his wallet once more.

There are some rumours that he'll quit road cycing and focus on MTB (Specilized would still give him nice money) and that he's just trying to get as much money as possible out of this (and the next season), the reason why he's racing the Giro.
Are there any rumours about Zakarin? CCC is falling apart and he'd be an interesting option for some teams, even if his past might be a bit problematic for some of them.

 

[RedheadDane]

Jansen to Mitchelton-Scott

 

[primoz]

Are there any rumours about Zakarin?

Gazprom according to sporza.

 

[42x16ss]

Jansen to Mitchelton-Scott

Nice signing, should get some freedom in the classics.

 

[42x16ss]

Gazprom according to sporza.

Makes sense, especially if they want more invites.

 

[Mayomaniac]

De Marchi to Israel Start-up.
Source: https://www.tuttobiciweb.it/article/2020/09/15/1600160632/israel-start-up-alessandro-de-marchi-passa-alla-israel-de-marchi-ccc-sylvan-adams-

 

[Red Rick]

De Marchi to Israel Start-up.
Source: https://www.tuttobiciweb.it/article/2020/09/15/1600160632/israel-start-up-alessandro-de-marchi-passa-alla-israel-de-marchi-ccc-sylvan-adams-

Have they signed anyone under 34?