The Team Transfers Thread

[Flying_Monkey]

I thought we should have a thread for transfer talk...

There's been few outright surprises since the announcement abour the Luxembourg team - until today. Cervelo Test Team seems to be imploding, and after Sastre has left, four of its main riders (including Hushovd and Haussler) seem to be heading to Garmin-Transitions. This could make Tyler Farrar's position at Garmin uncomfortable. But more importantly where does Cervelo TT go as a team? Does it give up Pro-Tour ambitions? That would be a shame, not least because I like their strip!

 

[iAmiAdam]

Sky are apparently trying to get Cavendish. No idea why, he'll never move while he's got the train he has with HTC.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Hushovd in Garmin and become the main sprinter. Farrar didn't perform as well as was expected.

Even in his advert he nearly rode into a BMW

 

[aJohnson]

Cervelo are merging with Garmin next season apparently 8|

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Cervelo are merging with Garmin next season apparently 8|

That would make sense.

 

[Stange]

Cervelo are merging with Garmin next season apparently 8|

Really?! No more Felts in the peloton....

 

[philipbh]

More transfer details over at Velo News

http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/08/road/2010-2011-protour-team-transfers_134425

 

[rich p]

Cervelo have announced that they're folding due to not wishing to commit any more money. The good news is that the women's team looks like surviving the cull.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Cervelo have announced that they're folding due to not wishing to commit any more money. The good news is that the women's team looks like surviving the cull.

Great shame, but good news for Emma Pooley at least!

Ah, but the partnership with Garmin-Transitions has now been announced. It seems that it will be more than just bike supply but no more details yet.

 

[Eoin Rua]

IThat would be a shame, not least because I like their strip!

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