Pro Transfers for 2014

[TissoT]

I read a rumour only today that mentioned a possible move for Froome to Saxo Tinkoff as well!! Could end up with another team Sky scenario with two Grand Tour GC contenders in the same team though, so not sure how much truth is in the rumour.

I dont think sky have finished with Froome yet ... think its just twitter Talk

 

[neilb1906]

Interesting about Sagan, I heard the rumours but didn't think it would happen. Tinkov's got serious money. A strong presence in the classics and a genuine prospect for a green and yellow at the tour, the first since Zabel and Ullrich. That's a strong team. It will be interesting how the other teams fair in the transfer market. From a British perspective how will Sky respond given their frailties have been exposed and Froome will have to rebuild and bounce back from the difficulties of this season.

Ironic that the DS for Tinkov Saxo is the third cheat from the old T Mobile team, Mr Riis.

 

[montage]

I wasn't sure where to leave this, but as it kind of related to the EBH move I guess here is appropriate.

Although this man has some good point re revenue etc, and the sport is thankful for his money, I do wish he would sod off to a different pastime.

 

[The Couch]

I wasn't sure where to leave this, but as it kind of related to the EBH move I guess here is appropriate.

Although this man has some good point re revenue etc, and the sport is thankful for his money, I do wish he would sod off to a different pastime.

Did he just say/write that?
(surely this will create a Donald Sterling-like outburst on this comment)

 

[smutchin]

Hmmmm. Is that a genuine twitter account? It's not verified, so you have to wonder.

 

[montage]

Hmmmm. Is that a genuine twitter account? It's not verified, so you have to wonder.

It is definitely his, confirmed by his other tweets etc.

If a rider made that comment, I am sure there would be some strong disciplinary action - I hope Oleg receives some kind of reprimanding. As far as I am aware, he hasn't even apologised for it

His response: "Scandic/Nordic people indeed are ULTRA liberal. US invent the joke and forget it soon, when you take it serious and blowing up. Relax"


Further investigation into his twitter also refers to a Norwegian rider as a "piece of shoot" for not signing with him ..... though this one has to be taken with a pinch of salt regarding the EBH signing. It could mean EBH signed and now Oleg thinks they are best of mates and this is just banter.

 

[montage]

Cannondale and Garmin merging - we knew this was coming, but it's a big shame nonetheless.

It will be interesting to see how it works, but with Garmin retaining the WT license, it's hard to see much being left of cannondale at all

 

[rich p]

Basso will struggle to get a contract surely

 

[jifdave]

Basso will struggle to get a contract surely

hes already signed for tinkoff hasnt he?

in fact he has http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/08/news/tinkoff-saxo-confirms-ivan-basso-join-team_341615

 

[rich p]

hes already signed for tinkoff hasnt he?

in fact he has http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/08/news/tinkoff-saxo-confirms-ivan-basso-join-team_341615

Bloody nora I missed that!
He must be the most expensive bidon carrier in gainful employ

 

[smutchin]

I've been wondering for a couple of days why no one had mentioned that one yet. (Er, I was too gobsmacked to mention it myself.)

 

[rich p]

I've been wondering for a couple of days why no one had mentioned that one yet. (Er, I was too gobsmacked to mention it myself.)

He must have some dirt on Oleg

 

[rich p]

... I was going to say, 'or Bjarne' but everyone has the dirt on him

 

[The Couch]

Bit of a surprise announcement: EBH going next season to MTN-Qhubeka

He will clearly become their leader (or worst case scenario co-leader with Ciolek if he could ever find his MSR form back), but the question of course arises if they will be invited to a lot of the bigger (1-day classic) races.
Still... great news for the African team who gets their biggest name so far
and hopefully the leadership role will inspire Hagen to find back the bit form/killer instinct he seems to have been losing a bit of late

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Bit of a surprise announcement: EBH going next season to MTN-Qhubeka

I think it suits both team and rider - he hasn't accumulated enought points to make him valuable to a Pro Tour team, but at the same time he gets to ride in most of the races he wanted to ride in anyway, and probably as leader, which would not have at all certain in any Pro Tour team. I'm just a bit depressed that MTN-Q keeps signing more and more non-African riders and is in danger of becoming more like any other team.