Was BMC theright move for Phinney?

[erader]

Yes, considering the alternative.

yep. any place but RS.

 

[fujisst]

My question is: Was Phinney the right move for BMC?

 

[craig1985]

Retirement Shack was not the right answer, it's a dead end. Team is predominantly built around older riders and there is no indication as to whether the team will be around next year. They'd provide no support for Mini-Phinney in the classics (I can't remember seeing any RS riders in the cobbled classics). Probably also a good idea to avoid connections with them given the investigation.

BMC provides a mentor in the form of Hincapie, the comfort of a US base, and, as mentioned, familiarity with Och from 7-Eleven.

Mini-Phinney's injuries can't be considered BMC's fault. With missing the classics and now not doing the Tour lets not forget that he's only 20. Therein comes the problem that he is being over-hyped. He might be too young for the Tour and, IMO the only help he would provide Cadel would be in the TTT.

Rast came 4th in Roubaix and finished in the same group as Cancellara and Tjallingii

 

[Hmmmmm]

I don't see why not. At least he did not go to RS. I almost answered too early to tell but I don't think it is the team that it would be too early to tell in regards to, I think it is too early to tell in regards to Phinney in terms of staying healthy, longevity in staying prepared as a pro, being able to stay on his bike and avoid injuries.

 

[danjo007]

Retirement Shack was not the right answer, it's a dead end. Team is predominantly built around older riders and there is no indication as to whether the team will be around next year. They'd provide no support for Mini-Phinney in the classics (I can't remember seeing any RS riders in the cobbled classics). Probably also a good idea to avoid connections with them given the investigation.

BMC provides a mentor in the form of Hincapie, the comfort of a US base, and, as mentioned, familiarity with Och from 7-Eleven.

Mini-Phinney's injuries can't be considered BMC's fault. With missing the classics and now not doing the Tour lets not forget that he's only 20. Therein comes the problem that he is being over-hyped. He might be too young for the Tour and, IMO the only help he would provide Cadel would be in the TTT.

um, you ready to throw RShack to the wolves, and in the next breath come out and say one of the 'DRUG LORDs' Hincapie is a mentor!?!?! nice.