Pro Transfers for 2014

[laurence]

Some below-the-radar news:
As some might know, Hilaire Verschuere (ex-Team leader Vacansoleil) has put his shoulders under the continuation of the procontinental team "Accent Jobs" which will have the name "Wanty-Groupe Gobert" next year.
The have already got some semi-interesting names: Leukemans, Jan Ghyselinck and Michel Kreder

And according to Hilaire they are also talking with Samuel Sanchez?!?
Can't see why he would be interested in joining a Belgian procontinental team (a.k.a. a team focussing on Benelux races, which are mostly 1-day races and not really with comparable climbs as in the Alps and Pyrenees )

But I guess it's more a Beggers-can't-be-Chosers philosophy

don't forget, he was 2008 Olympic champ, so he can do one day races, but Euskaltel Euskadi were just never any good at them as a team.

 

[VamP]

Nico Schurter to ride Wallonia and Switzerland for Orica. Maybe.

Nico Schurter to ride Wallonia and Switzerland for Orica. Maybe.

Erm... Nino.

 

[Stonechat]

OLEG Tinkov has bought Saxo Tinkov from Bjaarne Riis
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/report-tinkov-buys-team-from-riis-for-6-million-euro

 

[raindog]

As we know, Renshaw and Cav will be reunited next season
Interesting interview here
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/renshaw-ready-to-link-up-with-cavendish
Honest and modest - always liked the bloke, but even more so now.

 

[rich p]

Nice to see that Cobo has managed to find a team suited to him
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cobo-signs-with-torku-konya-sekerspor

 

[Crackle]

Nice to see that Cobo has managed to find a team suited to him
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cobo-signs-with-torku-konya-sekerspor

A Turkish Continental team. I expect we'll see him pushing some big gears uphill.

 

[rich p]

A Turkish Continental team. I expect we'll see him pushing some big gears uphill.

I can't wait for next years Tour of Turkey to see who gets to be disqualified this time round. Cobo would be a Turkish delight

 

[oldroadman]

Nice to see that Cobo has managed to find a team suited to him
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cobo-signs-with-torku-konya-sekerspor

Hmm, a win from nowhere in a hard Vuelta, then nothing. Obviously Dr.Form has deserted him. What else could it be, Spanish steaks not quite so nourishing?

 

[laurence]

i love this story... possibly the best job offer ever?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/aussie-continental-team-offers-sanchez-berth-for-2014

 

[SWSteve]

i love this story... possibly the best job offer ever?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/aussie-continental-team-offers-sanchez-berth-for-2014

I would accept that

 

[laurence]

I would accept that

me too. i like the parts about sleeping on a mattress in the team manager's place and providing tapas.

 

[laurence]

Igor Anton to Movistar. glad the Euskadi rider has found a new home

 

[rich p]

Igor Anton to Movistar. glad the Euskadi rider has found a new home

Seems odd that it has taken this long for such an obvious link-up. I'd assumed that the Movistar roster was full.

 

[thom]

Seems odd that it has taken this long for such an obvious link-up. I'd assumed that the Movistar roster was full.

Indeed, Nieve was pretty quick to sign with SKY

 

[rich p]

Indeed, Nieve was pretty quick to sign with SKY

There's never been a whiff around Nieve or Anton as far as I know?