Who will be Fabian riding with in 2011?

[Kwibus]

maybe he hasnt decided? THe longer you tease them, the more they will bid.

Sure. That's also possible, but that's not what I think

 

[ansimi]

The longer this drags out, the stranger it seems to me.

 

[stefrees]

Don't know if anybody else saw Daniel friebes tweet today? Along the lines of "what if cancellers didn't sign for either lux team or bmc" could mean nothing or maybe he knows something? I wouldn't completely rule sky out here (don't shoot me for saying that acf)

 

[auscyclefan94]

Don't know if anybody else saw Daniel friebes tweet today? Along the lines of "what if cancellers didn't sign for either lux team or bmc" could mean nothing or maybe he knows something? I wouldn't completely rule sky out here (don't shoot me for saying that acf)

no, I am putting my money on Pegasus or Sky. I think from what rihs and schleck have said, it means he is going to neither teams (BMC or Lux).

I now am 95% sure it is not BMC. They have already had a mini training camp with the riders to work out their programs.

 

[The Hitch]

FC and CE go out for training rides sometimes.

I believe the official name was "Stage 16 Bagnères-de-Luchon to Pau"

 

[Marcus135]

Im pretty sure that CE and FC live pretty close to each other during the season when Cadel is in europe... That would mean it is more than likely that the two go out for training rides with each other...

 

[The Hitch]

Team Sky. Now that would be something. Sky sports news would be mandated to mention cycling every time he gets a victory. Especially if its PR, or a tdf stage.

 

[BroDeal]

Team Sky. Now that would be something. Sky sports news would be mandated to mention cycling every time he gets a victory. Especially if its PR, or a tdf stage.

With FC on the team, what would become of Wigans? Water boy or team mascot?

 

[Marcus135]

With FC on the team, what would become of Wigans? Water boy or team mascot?

both i bet

 

[keenasmustard]

It will be team Schleck. If he he went to any other team we would've know that by now.

Team Lux also allready mention that they will present a few more REAL TOP names.

Doesn't he have a personal sponsorship deal with Specialized? I think that could be a reason for the silence. Might not be able to talk to be associated with any other bike company until time runs out.

It could also be the reason why Specialized is busy talking up their project with HTC. Cuts both ways. It could be because they are bring Canc to the team or it could be they don't have to pay him anymore and are putting the capital to use in backing Cav.

 

[keenasmustard]

For what its worth, (not much) my take on Canc's behaviour at the Vuelta is that he was planning to move to Team Lux but then had second thoughts about alsways playing second fiddle to the Schlecks and decided to back his own goals - the 4th rainbow jersey and what ever else he is set on - probably setting up business after cycling.

For that reason, thought still tempted to name HTC, I am backing BMC as the logical choice.

 

[keenasmustard]

Yes, issoisso's could be a bingo.

One thought/only little doubts about BMC: Perhaps possible that Phinney was sure that Cancellara won't come to BMC when he signed.
I think Phinney wants the big cobblestone now, even if he speaks of "learning".
He can take it, if he doesn't follow Hincapie's wheel.

Anyway, I prefer a surprise. BMC or TSchleck would be too boring for me. But if I were Cancellara I would pick BMC.
Then again I think, it would have already been announced, if it was BMC.

I also think the Phinney signing is related to Canc, but I tend to think that Phinney is more keen to ride with him for the next two years than against him. He knows he has a lot to learn and he has twitted about studying video of Canc before races to 'visualise time trial perfection'. I think Phinney probably decided between Lux and BMC after finding out Canc was going to BMC.

Now if I'm really wrong I will have to get a whole new avatar before I can ever post in any cycling forum again!

 

[auscyclefan94]

With FC on the team, what would become of Wigans? Water boy or team mascot?

Cheerleader! Give me a S-K-Y, SKY!

 

[Ruxen1989]

I also think the Phinney signing is related to Canc, but I tend to think that Phinney is more keen to ride with him for the next two years than against him. He knows he has a lot to learn and he has twitted about studying video of Canc before races to 'visualise time trial perfection'. I think Phinney probably decided between Lux and BMC after finding out Canc was going to BMC.

At tour 2011 presentation the manager of BMC said that Cancellara had not responded on their offer so he was pretty sure Cancellara would go to the Schleck team. Either people believe that Cancellara hasn't made his choice yet or that the BMC manager is lying. I don't believe in either. I vote Schleck.

Other signs Cancellara want to go to Lux is that he is really close to K. Andersen. In Beijing 2008 K. Andersen was in Cancellaras car and that is not the only time K. Andersen has helped Cancellara where he didn't have to because it wasn't team related. Cancellara is really close to the riders, knows and has worked with three of four SD's before. Cancellara has said it was very importent for him to be in a good and well-known suroundings.
If BMC is out of the picture I don't really see him anywhere else than Schlux. Maybe he got second thoughts and wanted to stay at SaxoBank? Thats my best other option, but thats not really an option.

I believed in the Phinney thing too but after what the BMC manager said on tuesday I've ruled that out.

Now if I'm really wrong I will have to get a whole new avatar before I can ever post in any cycling forum again!

Yup, me too

 

[auscyclefan94]

At tour 2011 presentation the manager of BMC said that Cancellara had not responded on their offer so he was pretty sure Cancellara would go to the Schleck team. Either people believe that Cancellara hasn't made his choice yet or that the BMC manager is lying. I don't believe in either. I vote Schleck.

Other signs Cancellara want to go to Lux is that he is really close to K. Andersen. In Beijing 2008 K. Andersen was in Cancellaras car and that is not the only time K. Andersen has helped Cancellara where he didn't have to because it wasn't team related. Cancellara is really close to the riders, knows and has worked with three of four SD's before. Cancellara has said it was very importent for him to be in a good and well-known suroundings.
If BMC is out of the picture I don't really see him anywhere else than Schlux. Maybe he got second thoughts and wanted to stay at SaxoBank? Thats my best other option, but thats not really an option.

I believed in the Phinney thing too but after what the BMC manager said on tuesday I've ruled that out.



Yup, me too

Your theory is not plausible. Schleck also said he had not responded to his team either and thought he was going to BMC.

And it was Andy Rihs who said that for BMC.

My money is on Sky or Pegasus now.

 

[Tuarts]

I'd love him to come (to Pegasus) but really, why would he want to ride for them with the likes of Traksel, Knees, Klimov as his Lieutenants/Helpers?

 

[Ferminal]

Your theory is not plausible. Schleck also said he had not responded to his team either and thought he was going to BMC.

And it was Andy Rihs who said that for BMC.

My money is on Sky or Pegasus now.

I'm standing firm in that one of them is telling porkies, and I'm tipping Andy. But I find it funny that he just "didn't respond" to BMC, I can't believe that.

I think this whole situation is bizarre, almost like FC genuinely doesn't know where he wants to sign, or is trying to play teams off against each other. Even compared to other sports it seems like a very weird transfer.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I'd love him to come (to Pegasus) but really, why would he want to ride for them with the likes of Traksel, Knees, Klimov as his Lieutenants/Helpers?

Yes Rihs and/or Schlecks could pay him a fair bit. Pegasus with 14 million euros has money to throw around as I find it hard that those other teams could pay him as much.

Also, he will have freedom at Pegasus. Another poster commented that he was a bit bored of riding tempo for the schlecks.

I am going to rule BMC out.

 

[Ruxen1989]

Your theory is not plausible. Schleck also said he had not responded to his team either and thought he was going to BMC.

And it was Andy Rihs who said that for BMC.

My money is on Sky or Pegasus now.

Schleck didn't say that he didn't respond to his team. Andy just gave a feeling he had. He thought Fabian would be on BMC. I find B. Nygaard's behavior towards the whole Cancellara thing interesting. He talks like he got something up his sleeves. And why that comment about the sponsor having to put in more money for a good signing - who could that be besides Cancellara?

Andy Rihs should know what he is talking about shouldn't he?

I hadn't thought about sky. Might be an option, but I think they would have said it if they had signed him. I don't think it will be Pegasus.

The fact is that the only team who has only just started publishing names now is team Lux. so if Cancellara has already signed a contract then I think he has signed with them. Everyone else would have published it by now.

If he hasn't signed it could still be anyone with enough money.

 

[Ferminal]

Sky would have a classy TTT team:

Cancellara
Rogers
Wiggins
Thomas
EBH

They could just do what Garmin did in 2009.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Schleck didn't say that he didn't respond to his team. Andy just gave a feeling he had. He thought Fabian would be on BMC. I find B. Nygaard's behavior towards the whole Cancellara thing interesting. He talks like he got something up his sleeves. And why that comment about the sponsor having to put in more money for a good signing - who could that be besides Cancellara?

Andy Rihs should know what he is talking about shouldn't he?

I hadn't thought about sky. Might be an option, but I think they would have said it if they had signed him. I don't think it will be Pegasus.

The fact is that the only team who has only just started publishing names now is team Lux. so if Cancellara has already signed a contract then I think he has signed with them. Everyone else would have published it by now.

If he hasn't signed it could still be anyone with enough money.

Well he must of had that feeling from somwhere that he wasn't going to their team if he makes statements like this; "I think that Fabian will sign with BMC... that's life," - Andy Schleck

He must of had some sort of response also.

Sky haven't announced some riders yet and neither have Pegasus. There are a few spots left at Pegasus.

Weirdly, none of the the BMC riders that have had rumours of leaving have announced they are moving to another team. If Moos is the only depature for next year then they will have 30 riders.


I am going to put my money on him going to Sky.

 

[Ruxen1989]

Well he must of had that feeling from somwhere that he wasn't going to their team if he makes statements like this; "I think that Fabian will sign with BMC... that's life," - Andy Schleck

He must of had some sort of response also.

Sky haven't announced some riders yet and neither have Pegasus. There are a few spots left at Pegasus.

Weirdly, none of the the BMC riders that have had rumours of leaving have announced they are moving to another team. If Moos is the only depature for next year then they will have 30 riders.


I am going to put my money on him going to Sky.

Rigoberto Urán, Xabier Zandio and Alex Dowsett has been anounced to sky so they have started to publish riders long ago. And I have found a long list of 12 names that is confirmed to Pegasus as newcomers as well. If either of those teams had Cancellara signed now we would know. Same with BMC. Lux. is the only team who has just started. But if Cancellara hasn't decided yet non of that matters.

What makes me think he goes to Lux. is the statements of a very good TTT team and B. Nygaards comments on logical conclusions when a paper pointed out to him that they send Cancellara to his team and why. Andy Schleck's comment doesn't fit in this picture so I'm not sure but I still think that is the best theory.

But it could be Sky, Pegasus or Lux. I still don't believe in BMC because of Andy Rihs comment but that is the only reason. And Cancellara wants people he knows and trusts around him: Who is that on Pegasus and Sky?

 

[Anonymous]

I hadn't thought about sky. Might be an option, but I think they would have said it if they had signed him. I don't think it will be Pegasus.

The fact is that the only team who has only just started publishing names now is team Lux. so if Cancellara has already signed a contract then I think he has signed with them. Everyone else would have published it by now.

If he hasn't signed it could still be anyone with enough money.

To the contrary, Sky are being very quiet about all signings and are unlikely to give away too much before the end of the month. They only released the Uran+2 signing after Caisse had already given the news away and several media outlets were rumouring it. When DB had his Rogers gaffe they very quickly denied it claimed he hadnt signed.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Rigoberto Urán, Xabier Zandio and Alex Dowsett has been anounced to sky so they have started to publish riders long ago. And I have found a long list of 12 names that is confirmed to Pegasus as newcomers as well. If either of those teams had Cancellara signed now we would know. Same with BMC. Lux. is the only team who has just started. But if Cancellara hasn't decided yet non of that matters.

What makes me think he goes to Lux. is the statements of a very good TTT team and B. Nygaards comments on logical conclusions when a paper pointed out to him that they send Cancellara to his team and why. Andy Schleck's comment doesn't fit in this picture so I'm not sure but I still think that is the best theory.

But it could be Sky, Pegasus or Lux. I still don't believe in BMC because of Andy Rihs comment but that is the only reason. And Cancellara wants people he knows and trusts around him: Who is that on Pegasus and Sky?

You are may be right nut I still don't see the difference between Rihs' and Schlecks comments really. Rihs is more direct but Andy still said he thinks he is goint BMC and not team lux.

 

[Ruxen1989]

You are may be right nut I still don't see the difference between Rihs' and Schlecks comments really. Rihs is more direct but Andy still said he thinks he is goint BMC and not team lux.

Rihs sit on the money, Andy doesn't. Brian Nygaard controls the signings with the riders not Andy. Andy has probably wished some riders to Nygaard but Nygaard can't tell Andy what he discuss with possible signings. If I'm not wrong then that should be confidential until the parts agree on something. Of course I don't know this for sure but I would think there are limits for how much power the Schlecks have on the team. Thats where I see the difference in their comments.

Judging on the fact that Cancellaras official holiday has started and he has went somwhere nice and warm according to his twitter, then I'm pretty sure he has signed something. He is not too occupied with his future at the moment it seems.

I stil rule out BMC and I still think it will be Lux but I don't dare to rule out Pegasus or Sky. I see the reasoning in that he might not go to Lux because Andy still said what he said