Transfers "Rumours & Reality" and Young Guns

[Kristian]

I really hope Arvesen stays at Saxo, a move to The Shack would not be good for his career. He should show some ambition and not purely base his next move on money.

 

[issoisso]

Arvesen had already said weeks ago that he had a better offer and the chances of preferring to stay at Saxo Bank are practically nonexistant

 

[thehog]

I really hope Arvesen stays at Saxo, a move to The Shack would not be good for his career. He should show some ambition and not purely base his next move on money.

You're right. He should forgo the needs of his future & that of his family to please you.

 

[Cerberus]

how disappointing , i have always liked both , and thought kurte was happy at saxo.........money , money , money.......like the song

He was, but he's getting old and he has said that since this is likely his last contract so yes money matters. I don't see anything wring with wanting higher pay. Saxo Bank has a tight economy and can't pay him what others are willing to and that's regrettable, but let's keep things in proportion. He's going to ride for team RadioShack not Cannibals incorporated. It’s a new job not a betrayal of everything that's good and holy in the world.

 

[Clemson Cycling]

Does anyone think a move to The Shack is good for anyone's career? Lance only cares about one race per year.

 

[issoisso]

Does anyone think a move to The Shack is good for anyone's career? Lance only cares about one race per year.

Meaning everyone else gets much more freedom in the rest of the races

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I think people are being a little over dramatic with the shack. They make it sound like your career is over if you sign there.. silly. As much as LA wants to win the tour, I'm positive he will want the shack to succeed also, thus they will want results.

 

[lagartija]

He was, but he's getting old and he has said that since this is likely his last contract so yes money matters. I don't see anything wring with wanting higher pay. Saxo Bank has a tight economy and can't pay him what others are willing to and that's regrettable, but let's keep things in proportion. He's going to ride for team RadioShack not Cannibals incorporated. It’s a new job not a betrayal of everything that's good and holy in the world.

actually..............i do see it as a betrayal of everything holy in the world.....and im not talking about his salary , he is worth every penny he contracts for

 

[Kristian]

You're right. He should forgo the needs of his future & that of his family to please you.

As a Norwegian, my favourite rider is Kurt. I agree that this is his last contract in cycling and he should have his future in mind. But when he retires he should have no problem getting a very well paid job within the cycling-community or the media. I really hope he signs a contract so he can realise his personal ambitions. Sorry if I sounded harsh.

 

[badboyberty]

He's going to ride for team RadioShack not Cannibals incorporated.

Cannibals Inc. I take it this is Eddy Merckx's comeback team?

 

[craig1985]

Freddy Bichot joins BBox Bouygues Telecom next year and Addy Engels renews his contract with Quick Step. Next year will mark Engels 6th year at Quick Step, quite a feat for a pro cyclist these days.

 

[Steampunk]

Feillus to Vacansoleil.

 

[thehog]

Brice and Romain Feillu have signed a contract with the Vacansoleil team and are already expected to have a repeat appearance at the Tour de France.

Freddy Bichot (Agritubel) has announced a transfer the the BBox Bouyges Telecom team for 2010.

32 year old Addy Engels has renewed with the Quick Step team for 2010.

After leaving the Cinelli-Down Under team, Frank Vandenbroucke has lost his UCI license. He is allowed to apply for an indvidual license, or join another team.

Lampre has confirmed that they have signed Alessano Pettachi to a two year contract. Pettachi feels that he will definitely have more opportunities for bigger races.

Liquigas has announced their final team selection for the Vuelta: Ivan Basso, Danniele Bennati, Maciej Bodnar, Kjell Carlstrom, Roman Kreuziger, Manuel Quinziato, Sylvester Szmyd, Fredrik Willems, Oliver Zaugg.

Rabobank will send six Dutch riders to the Vuelta: Robert Gesink, Koos Moerenhout, Bram Tankink, Pieter Weening, Tom Leezer and Lars Boom. The squad will be rounded out by Spaniards Juan Manuel Garate and Oscar Freire and German Paul Martens.

Silence Lotto for the Vuelta: Cadel Evans, Christophe Brandt, Francis De Greef, Mickael Delage, Philippe Gilbert, Olivier Kaisen, Matthew Lloyd, Jurgen Roelandts, and Charles Wegelius.

Vincenzo Nibali crashed during Sunday’s fifth stage of the Eneco Tour, breaking a collarbone.

 

[Steampunk]

Vincenzo Nibali crashed during Sunday’s fifth stage of the Eneco Tour, breaking a collarbone.

That's a real shame: Nibali was having a terrific season, and was one of the real bright lights of the TdF. Definitely someone to watch in the future.

 

[Henrik]

Norwegian television is reporting that Boasson Hagen has recently been in Manchester to talk with team Sky, and they have offered him between 800k and 900k pound sterling a year.

 

[thehog]

.....and they have offered him between 800k and 900k pound sterling a year.

Yes which will buy him 2 breadrolls and a pint of beer in Norway.

 

[laurentiu46]

Lampre has confirmed that they have signed Alessano Pettachi to a two year contract. Pettachi feels that he will definitely have more opportunities for bigger races.

Now,the worst thing that could happen: UCI won't renew Lampre's PT licence for 2010,and Petacchi will realise that he left from one continental team to another. And will only be able to do the Giro,just like in 2009.

 

[Henrik]

Yes which will buy him 2 breadrolls and a pint of beer in Norway.

And that is quite sad for those of us who don't make 800-900k a year

It's also reported that Kurt Asle Arvesen is considering offers from Saxo-Bank, The Shack and an Italian team.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Rabobank will send six Dutch riders to the Vuelta: Robert Gesink, Koos Moerenhout, Bram Tankink, Pieter Weening, Tom Leezer and Lars Boom. The squad will be rounded out by Spaniards Juan Manuel Garate and Oscar Freire and German Paul Martens.

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aside from boom, gesink and friere, I expect paul martens to have a good vuelta and maybe win a stage has been very impressive lately.

 

[Anonymous]

Now,the worst thing that could happen: UCI won't renew Lampre's PT licence for 2010,and Petacchi will realise that he left from one continental team to another. And will only be able to do the Giro,just like in 2009.

funny you should say that, a certain someone at the tour of ireland yesterday strongly hinted that "ONE OR TWO LICENCES WOULDNT BE RENEWED".. to be renewed they have to fill the criteria of performance and or team ethics..

 

[issoisso]

funny you should say that, a certain someone at the tour of ireland yesterday strongly hinted that "ONE OR TWO LICENCES WOULDNT BE RENEWED".. to be renewed they have to fill the criteria of performance and or team ethics..

Fuji and Lampre look in gravest danger.

Fuji because the UCI doesn't like them.

Lampre because their performance has been awful and they've had 4 positives in little over a year. That and signing Di Luca and Petacchi can't be good for their reputation of cleanliness (or lack thereof)

 

[Anonymous]

Fuji and Lampre look in gravest danger.

Fuji because the UCI doesn't like them.

Lampre because their performance has been awful and they've had 4 positives in little over a year. That and signing Di Luca and Petacchi can't be good for their reputation of cleanliness (or lack thereof)

i was thinking performance based french teams.. arnt cofidis up for renewal..?

 

[ingsve]

Fuji and Lampre look in gravest danger.

Fuji because the UCI doesn't like them.

Lampre because their performance has been awful and they've had 4 positives in little over a year. That and signing Di Luca and Petacchi can't be good for their reputation of cleanliness (or lack thereof)

Fuji aren't up for renewal are they? They weren't listed among the teams that are seeking renewal so that would indicate they already have a licence ready for 2010.

Of the five teams that are up for renewal I could see all of them being in danger except perhaps AG2R.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

fuji are lucky, they really shouldn't have a license anymore (imo).
Lampre seem to be going downhill too, but I think they will get renewal.

 

[craig1985]

I have no idea why Cofidis bother with a PT licence. They will get an invite to all ASO races which are the ones they care about and could probably get a wilcard for the Tour of Switzerland and the Vuelta. You can also include all the other French PT races not owned by ASO , although they might then come unstuck when it comes to riding the Dauphine.

With all due respect, the Tour Down Under or the Tour of Poland have no use for them and I don't think the Tour of California will mean much for them when they become a PT race.