Sam Bennett - no same day spoilers

Captain Havoc

Spoilers, use them!

TheBlaaMan

Votes needed here folks..............

https://twitter.com/deceuninck_qst/status/1330208572383309826?s=20

seaviewphotos

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

Votes needed here folks..............

https://twitter.com/deceuninck_qst/status/1330208572383309826?s=20

Done, hopefully he can get another win in 2020.

Ceepo

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/ranking-the-top-10-male-sprinters-of-2020/

Another win for Sam

Randy Archer

Sam had a fine Vuelta despite suffering . He won a race outright and won the other and came 2nd , so he was up there for the pure sprint stages

CramCycle

Ceepo wrote: »

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/ranking-the-top-10-male-sprinters-of-2020/

Another win for Sam

LOL, they have Sam as Bora rather than DQT in the article (corrected further down)

Ceepo

Ceepo wrote: »

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/ranking-the-top-10-male-sprinters-of-2020/

Another win for Sam

https://twitter.com/deceuninck_qst/status/1330934264414736386?s=19

And another

Ceepo

CramCycle wrote: »

LOL, they have Sam as Bora rather than DQT in the article (corrected further down)

Oh dear.. Face palm moment

EC1000

Cavendish to Quickstep confirmed.

griffin100

Sam will have some new company for next season and possibly a new lead out man -

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mark-cavendish-signs-for-deceuninck-quickstep-for-2021-season/

I think this could be good for him having such an experienced sprinter in the team and one that he won’t have to compete with.

breezy1985

griffin100 wrote: »

Sam will have some new company for next season and possibly a new lead out man -

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mark-cavendish-signs-for-deceuninck-quickstep-for-2021-season/

I think this could be good for him having such an experienced sprinter in the team and one that he won’t have to compete with.

This guy can't even stay at the front of a bunch in the build up to a sprint so I hope he is kept well away from Sam in the big races

velo.2010

It'll be interesting to see what role Cavendish is expected to play at DQ. He'll be surrounded by some of the fastest sprinters, leadout men and classic's riders in the world. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him refind some of his mojo at DQ. Saying that, I wouldn't be too worried about Bennett's place within the team coming under any pressure... for now.

Randy Archer

Well, Cavendish always said that the Specialised bikes were his favourite so ...

I’d like to see him score a few wins ,however minor the race might be ...just to see him go out on a high

breezy1985

velo.2010 wrote: »

It'll be interesting to see what role Cavendish is expected to play at DQ. He'll be surrounded by some of the fastest sprinters, leadout men and classic's riders in the world. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him refind some of his mojo at DQ. Saying that, I wouldn't be too worried about Bennett's place within the team coming under any pressure... for now.

Who's worried about Sam. He's leagues ahead of Cav now

Eamonnator

breezy1985 wrote: »

This guy can't even stay at the front of a bunch in the build up to a sprint so I hope he is kept well away from Sam in the big races

I'd say Sam and Cav will have very different schedules next year. I don't imagine
they'll be in many races together.

PringleDemon

There's nothing to suggest that Cav can get anywhere near the level required nowadays at the front of the race .
His last few seasons have been very poor and he has been extremely lucky to get his previous contract with Bahrain McLaren. He has had his time in the limelight but the younger guys are much faster and motivated .

CrowdedHouse

I'd say he's probably working for room and board.

wirelessdude01

I'd imagine Cav is there as a mentor really, will be on minimum wage but that his previous relationship with Specialised will have played a part in this move.

breezy1985

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

I'd say he's probably working for room and board.

Mostly there to sell a few bikes in the UK id say

RobFowl

I've love to see Cav finish with a few more wins.
He's done as a top level sprinter but has the talent and craft to get a result or two yet.
Pro teams are advertisements for their sponsors and Cav gets publicity no matter what...

I think mentioned on this thread or another one when he raced in the Saudi Tour before the lock down he was instrumental in getting Phil Bauhause the GC. It wasn't down to great legs but experience and making good calls on the road. If he can bring more of that to the table then he could be a worthy asset in a team.

His shape after lock down though was questionable at best. There was no case to be made for him riding the tour.

breezy1985

Deleted User wrote: »

I think mentioned on this thread or another one when he raced in the Saudi Tour before the lock down he was instrumental in getting Phil Bauhause the GC. It wasn't down to great legs but experience and making good calls on the road. If he can bring more of that to the table then he could be a worthy asset in a team.

His shape after lock down though was questionable at best. There was no case to be made for him riding the tour.

Shape after lockdown?
More like his shape for about 4 years now. The Middle Eastern tours are about as relevant as a pre season friendly

Macy0161

In fairness to Cav, it's more illness than attitude that's been his problem, surely?

He made the front echelon in De Panne, only to be taken out by a crash - you weren't making that split without some form and motivation, if people remember the day that was in it!

New kit for next year.



https://twitter.com/deceuninck_qst/status/1337014812757401602

breezy1985

The old kit was very hard to pick out and looked like different teams from front and behind so this is an improvement without being anything amazing

eeeee

I hope the Movistar kit is different for 2021 - it's mad similar.

eeeee

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I hope the Movistar kit is different for 2021 - it's mad similar.

They actually had a competion during lockdown to design a jersey and raise fuds for something. Not sure if they ever raced in it this year though. Pity as I quite liked it.

deise08

Sorry, not Sam but Dan..
Sellung signed jerseys for charity.
https://mobile.twitter.com/_Levellr/status/1337392609409556480

odyssey06

Official Ireland knows who he is now... Sam has a 2 page fluff piece in the Christmas RTE Guide

TG4 have a 30 minute special on Sam and TDF 2020 at 8pm on December 22nd.

Ceepo

odyssey06 wrote: »

Official Ireland knows who he is now... Sam has a 2 page fluff piece in the Christmas RTE Guide

TG4 have a 30 minute special on Sam and TDF 2020 at 8pm on December 22nd.

Just bumping this. In case someone forgets it's on