Mens Road Cycling - transfers and rumors 2012

just some guy · « **Reply #240 on:** August 02, 2012, 06:29 »

Maxim extends new 2 year deal

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/12552/Liege-Bastogne-Liege-winner-Iglinskiy-extends-for-two-years-with-Astana.aspx

just some guy · « **Reply #241 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:06 »

IAM to get AG2R riders - Sebastien Hinault ( TA already posted ofc ) , Kristoff Goddaert and Martin Elmiger, announced at IAM Cycling

En lire d'avantage sur Cyclism'Actu : http://www.cyclismactu.net/news-transfert-dumoulin-et-chainel-chez-ag2r-la-mondiale-26536.html#ixzz22N0B90uJ

Samuel Dumoulin (Cofidis) and Steve Chainel to AG2R

Vincenzo Nibali will suit up for training Pro Team Astana next season ( already known info ). The Alpine racer is not the only one to jump ship training Liquigas Cannondale for the Kazakh team. Indeed, Valerio Agnoli and Alessandro Vanotti are the same road, three for two years.

En lire d'avantage sur Cyclism'Actu : http://www.cyclismactu.net/news-transfert-astana-s-offre-nibali-agnoli-ainsi-que-vanotti-26556.html#ixzz22N0Y4pSD

just some guy · « **Reply #242 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:08 »

While some transfers are already being announced left and right, training FDJ-BigMat she has confirmed with France cyclist, three contract extensions. Indeed, three foals Marc Madiot extended their lease for two years with the team of Clover, namely France champion Bouhanni Nacer (21 years), stage winner of the Criterium du Dauphine, Arthur Vichot (23 years), and that Anthony Roux (25 years), 12th in the championship of France's lap this year. This season, raised his arms Bouhanni six times, Vichot a recovery while Anthony Roux, back from a serious injury, has not won a race this year

En lire d'avantage sur Cyclism'Actu : http://www.cyclismactu.net/news-transfert-2-ans-de-plus-pour-bouhanni-vichot-et-roux-26546.html#ixzz22N1OAStP

Arb · « **Reply #243 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:22 »

AG2R are leaking more than they are gaining, preparing to slip to Pro Conti?

just some guy · « **Reply #244 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:29 »

Quote from: The Arbiter on August 02, 2012, 08:22

AG2R are leaking more than they are gaining, preparing to slip to Pro Conti?

I was thinking about WT teams yesterday

Europcar to come up

EE to stay

RaNT to disappear

no new teams

recon AGR2 and Confidis go for the last spot ?

AG · « **Reply #245 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:57 »

maybe Argos too ... will definitely be looking for WT

just some guy · « **Reply #246 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:03 »

discussion re team levels for next year

http://velorooms.com/mens-road-cycling/world-tour-and-pro-conticonti-teams-2013/

ram · « **Reply #247 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:38 »

As long as they have their hideous shorts and sh*t like helmets, losing them won't be a loss.

HTF did Hinault get a team and Schnaidt still be in Specialised concept as of now?

barrus · « **Reply #248 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:56 »

Concerning Astana is it already known whether Kreuziger is really moving away from the team, or is this still an unconfirmed rumour?

just some guy · « **Reply #249 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:58 »

Quote from: barrus on August 02, 2012, 12:56

Concerning Astana is it already known whether Kreuziger is really moving away from the team, or is this still an unconfirmed rumour?

unconfirmed but how Jani, Nibs and Roman etc fit into 1 team means 1 or more go me thinks

barrus · « **Reply #250 on:** August 02, 2012, 13:02 »

Quote from: just some guy on August 02, 2012, 12:58

unconfirmed but how Jani, Nibs and Roman etc fit into 1 team means 1 or more go me thinks

I would think so as well and Kreuziger seems the most likely candidate, seeing as he appears quite unhappy with the team.

BYOP · « **Reply #251 on:** August 02, 2012, 14:10 »

Aren't Astana also in talks with Frandy too? Or was that just a rumor?

barrus · « **Reply #252 on:** August 02, 2012, 14:39 »

Quote from: BYOP on August 02, 2012, 14:10

Aren't Astana also in talks with Frandy too? Or was that just a rumor?

Vino stated, even before the stuff with Fränk, that Astana expressed interest in only Andy, they would under no circumstance take both the Schleck brothers

L'arriviste · « **Reply #253 on:** August 02, 2012, 15:02 »

Confirmed:

Appollonio and Betancur sign for Ag2R-La Mondiale

and

Nibali signs two-year contract with Astana

BYOP · « **Reply #254 on:** August 02, 2012, 15:38 »

Quote from: barrus on August 02, 2012, 14:39

Vino stated, even before the stuff with Fränk, that Astana expressed interest in only Andy, they would under no circumstance take both the Schleck brothers

So unless Frank is sitting out some/part/all of next year, that isn't going to happen.

ram · « **Reply #255 on:** August 02, 2012, 15:41 »

Do Ag2r lose more points for Roche than Betancur? Be a crying shame if so, cockroach has been invisible at best.

Also be interesting to see who the desperate teams look to sign, the Asian points haven't been so dominated by a tabriz like team in recent times due to their

barrus · « **Reply #256 on:** August 02, 2012, 16:41 »

Quote from: BYOP on August 02, 2012, 15:38

So unless Frank is sitting out some/part/all of next year, that isn't going to happen.

Well, perhaps they'll go to different teams

;D ;D ;D ;D
I couldn't even type that with a straight face

just some guy · « **Reply #257 on:** August 02, 2012, 19:31 »

Old man G Brown extends with Rabo

So bling an.d Renshaw will be staying

Sprout · « **Reply #258 on:** August 02, 2012, 19:41 »

Quote from: barrus on August 02, 2012, 16:41

Well, perhaps they'll go to different teams

;D ;D ;D ;D
I couldn't even type that with a straight face

I wish Frank would man up. Bloke is such a tool.

Slow Rider · « **Reply #259 on:** August 02, 2012, 20:48 »

So Nibali is definitely going to Astana.. Still not entirely sure how I feel about that, but Nibali riding the Giro with support from guys like Kiserlovski, Kessiakoff and Seeldraeyers and with Vino as a DS, that's a pretty exciting prospect

At least at Astana Nibali should have a lot of freedom to ride (and attack) where he wants and light up some races.
I'm half hoping Astana will sign Cancellara as well. My two favourite riders united on the same team, that would be great for me. Not that it's very likely to happen, but one can dream.

Appollonio and Betancur are two very interesting signings for AG2R. I must say I'm pretty surprised by both, but not in a bad way. Especially Betancur should make the team a lot more exciting, so good news there.

AG · « **Reply #260 on:** August 03, 2012, 00:41 »

There was talk of quite a few going to Astana, so will be interesting to see who actually goes there.

Lots of talk of Andy Schleck to Astana, but I simply for the life of me cannot see Andy riding for Vino ;D

Cancellara - I think him to Saxo is pretty much a done deal. And they are a pretty good fit for him. I am looking forward to seeing him have a bit of decent support (hopefully) at the classics, and then NOT having to tow people around France. Will be great.

Nibbles (and helpers) to Astana is great. He has had a great season, and I hope that he settles in well there.

Thinking about the others on RSNT there is still quite a few decent riders to find a new team. I hope that Greenedge decides to go after a decent half chance GC rider in this lot

Slow Rider · « **Reply #261 on:** August 03, 2012, 12:33 »

Quote from: AG on August 03, 2012, 00:41

Cancellara - I think him to Saxo is pretty much a done deal. And they are a pretty good fit for him. I am looking forward to seeing him have a bit of decent support (hopefully) at the classics, and then NOT having to tow people around France. Will be great.

Why wouldn't Fabian be towing people around in France? It's not like he'll get a free role in the Tour with Contador in the team. He'll either have to work for Contador, or skip the Tour altogether. Remember this is Riis we're talking about: it's all about the GC victory for him, stages and attacks are unimportant for him.
I wouldn't mind seeing Fabian return to Saxo, even if he would have to ride for Contador. Just as long as he doesn't go to BMC or Sky I'm okay with anything.

AG · « **Reply #262 on:** August 03, 2012, 13:35 »

he will get somewhat of a free role. He wont have to save his energy to help AC ... so will get to have a go at a finish if it suits him and it all pans out.

Or he will be free to skip the Tour if he wants - something he has never been free to do in the past.

ram · « **Reply #263 on:** August 03, 2012, 13:41 »

Surely Riis won't be adventurous enough to try that. It was a pretty mundane finish that cost Contador a lot last year.

AG · « **Reply #264 on:** August 03, 2012, 13:46 »

last year though he had no team at all.

The few decent riders they did have had all done the Giro and were completely shattered before the start. They made a conscious decision not to try and be at the front.

Would be different with different circumstances I think.

just some guy · « **Reply #265 on:** August 03, 2012, 13:49 »

Fedrick Kessiakoff extends with astana 2 years

Plus I still fabian is not a sure thing at saxo

Slow Rider · « **Reply #266 on:** August 03, 2012, 19:33 »

We've seen multiple times that Riis isn't the guy to give attackers in his team freedom as long as he has a shot at the GC. So if Cancellara signs for Contador, I fully expect him to resume his usual programme: riding the classics as team leader, and then supporting a GC guy (in this case Contador) at the Tour. He'll probably be more than happy with that too, as it's what he has done for years now and he never let anything slip about a desire to ride for himself at the Tour (expect for the occasional punchy finish).

It would be great to have Cancellara go into breaks and do late attacks again, but it's unlikely imo. Few teams could afford him, and of those that can most will have clear GC contenders for him to work for: Sky, BMC and Saxo. Astana, Katusha and perhaps GreenEdge should be the only teams able to afford Cancellara where he could get any freedom at the Tour (ignoring OPQS which could afford him but won't sign him since they have Boonen). But since Cancellara isn't an adventurous guy in his choice of teams, I expect him to sign for Saxo and ride for Contador there, or perhaps at BMC though I would hate that.

jobiwan · « **Reply #267 on:** August 04, 2012, 02:19 »

Rohan Dennis Signs With Garmin-Sharp

I figure Morton will be full time with them next year, as well.
JV getting some Aussies back on the team!

killswitch · « **Reply #268 on:** August 06, 2012, 20:32 »

Sagan's leadout man Daniel Oss and promising youngster Dominik Nerz leave Liquigas for BMC. Lars Peter Nordhaug leaves Sky for Rabobank :police:.

leander10 · « **Reply #269 on:** August 06, 2012, 20:38 »

Lars Petter Nordhaug from Team Sky has signed a two-year deal with Rabobank.
Hope to see him i the Tour de France next season.

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