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Cycling transfers/rumours 2014

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  • 01-08-2014 2:40pm
    #1
    Darkglasses
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    There'll probably be a lot of them, so thought I'd make a thread :)

    We might as well keep the Nico transfer talk in his own thread.

    As if Astana weren't strong enough already, they're now building themselves an even more impressive squad for the classics season. Lars Boom, LL Sanchez, Davide Malacarne, and Diego Rosa have all signed up. Sanchez and Rosa can provide even more support for Nibali and Aru in upcoming GTs.

    Bouhanni's now moved to Cofidis, after his fairly shoddy treatment at times at FDJ. Hugely talented rider, hope he gets the support he deserves at what is otherwise still a fairly weak squad.

    BMC, IAM cycling and MTN Qhubeka expected to make big moves for the 2015 season.


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    godtabh
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    Oleg tweeting he'll sign Sagan if he gets 1000 retweets. At 1600 now


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    ZiabR
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    Sagan was signed at least 2 weeks ago I imagine during the TDF. Sagan was pictured leaving the Saxo team bus smiling. Oleg is just having some fun now.


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    godtabh
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    logik wrote: »
    Sagan was signed at least 2 weeks ago I imagine during the TDF. Sagan was pictured leaving the Saxo team bus smiling. Oleg is just having some fun now.

    I know that. Oleg is just getting the post TdF ego boost


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    Lusk_Doyle
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    I hear that Raam is going to Orwell.


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    ZiabR
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    godtabh wrote: »
    I know that. Oleg is just getting the post TdF ego boost

    Oleg is some mouth piece on twitter alright.


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    godtabh
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    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    I hear that Raam is going to Orwell.

    Does that mean I'm out?

    If Sagan leaves Cannondale will there be a change of focus from stage wins to GC?


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    Darkglasses
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    godtabh wrote: »
    Does that mean I'm out?

    If Sagan leaves Cannondale will there be a change of focus from stage wins to GC?

    I would guess they'll be trying to shift Basso too, which would free up a good salary for one of the BMC off-loads? Pure speculation.


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    highbury1913
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    Weren't Cannondale and Garmin linked with a merger a few weeks back?

    On transfer rumours, Brailsford has said he's interested in Warren Barguil.


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    ZiabR
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    highbury1913 wrote: »
    Weren't Cannondale and Garmin linked with a merger a few weeks back?

    On transfer rumours, Brailsford has said he's interested in Warren Barguil.

    Yes, Cannondale as supposed to be moving their sponsorship elsewhere which could mean the end of Cannondale as we know it.


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    godtabh
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    Darkglasses wrote: »
    I would guess they'll be trying to shift Basso too, which would free up a good salary for one of the BMC off-loads? Pure speculation.

    I was asking in relation to Basso. If Sagan leaves it would appear they would be more setup for him as a GC rider


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    Lusk_Doyle
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    godtabh wrote: »
    Does that mean I'm out?

    If Sagan leaves Cannondale will there be a change of focus from stage wins to GC?

    Yeah. Emerald CC for you I'm afraid.


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    wirelessdude01
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    Lars Boom gone to Astana instead of the expected move to Sky.


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    Junior
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    Cannondale will be gone, Cervelo are now sponsoring MTN Qheubka, so Cannondale to Garmin Sharp for next year looks most likely.

    De Marchi is off to BMC.

    Bouhanni and a load of FDJ are off to Cofidis.

    There's a load being released from BMC

    Mollema to either Trek or Sky.

    Oddly Rohan Dennis will ride Vuelta for BMC.

    Oh and in Irish related news Gavin Mannion (His dad is Irish) signs as a stagaire for Garmin.

    Brian Smith has signed on for manager of MTN and they are looking for some bigger names - EBH isn't overly enamoured with dropping a level and his contract is allegedly a cool 1 Million Euro a year.


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    godtabh
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    Junior wrote: »
    Cannondale will be gone, Cervelo are now sponsoring MTN Qheubka, so Cannondale to Garmin Sharp for next year looks most likely.

    De Marchi is off to BMC.

    Bouhanni and a load of FDJ are off to Cofidis.

    There's a load being released from BMC

    Mollema to either Trek or Sky.

    Oddly Rohan Dennis will ride Vuelta for BMC.

    Oh and in Irish related news Gavin Mannion (His dad is Irish) signs as a stagaire for Garmin.

    Brian Smith has signed on for manager of MTN and they are looking for some bigger names - EBH isn't overly enamoured with dropping a level and his contract is allegedly a cool 1 Million Euro a year.

    A lot going on there!


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    TheBlaaMan
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    Junior wrote: »
    EBH isn't overly enamoured with dropping a level and his contract is allegedly a cool 1 Million Euro a year.

    Fcuk me..Eddy Boss is getting a million a year at Sky? No way has he returned anything like that sort of investment......


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    Darkglasses
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    Yeah, Rohan Dennis gone to BMC is confirmed. That's a collector's item, a mid-season transfer in cycling.


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    drogdub
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    Tinkoff has just tweeted he's signed Wiggo and Ignatiev. But he might just be drunk


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    drogdub
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    drogdub wrote: »
    Tinkoff has just tweeted he's signed Wiggo and Ignatiev. But he might just be drunk

    Appears he maybe drunk, apparently Froome tried to stop him because he and his wife are against Wiggins career progression


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    #20
    Darkglasses
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    I think he is most definitely taking the piss :D


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    Zzippy
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    drogdub wrote: »
    Appears he maybe drunk, apparently Froome tried to stop him because he and his wife are against Wiggins career progression

    Definitely pissed, also tweeted he was forcing Wiggo to shave off his whiskers, as well as some gibberish about the queen wanting his head... among other rubbish :D


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    godtabh
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    ANd saying NIco wanted €2m


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    #23
    Glass Prison 1214
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    godtabh wrote: »
    ANd saying NIco wanted €2m

    His account was hacked, no way Nico would be asking for that much.


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    Darkglasses
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    Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »
    His account was hacked, no way Nico would be asking for that much.

    I think he just sobered up, no way he was actually hacked!


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    #25
    Junior
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    Hacked by alcohol and stupidity mainly I would say.


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    #26
    Darkglasses
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    BMC have signed De Marchi


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    #27
    gordongekko
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    Junior wrote: »
    Hacked by alcohol and stupidity mainly I would say.

    Stupidity???? Mmmmhhhh who's the billionaire him or you?


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    #28
    eeeee
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    Stupidity???? Mmmmhhhh who's the billionaire him or you?

    There is no correlation between intelligence and money. Oleg Tinkoff is one of the stupidest people I have come across in the media. And as I don't know him personally all I have to go on is what he puts out there. The man's a champion idiot.


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    #29
    gordongekko
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    gadetra wrote: »
    There is no correlation between intelligence and money. Oleg Tinkoff is one of the stupidest people I have come across in the media. And as I don't know him personally all I have to go on is what he puts out there. The man's a champion idiot.

    Attention seeker and publicity mad but he's anything but stupid


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    eeeee
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    Attention seeker and publicity mad but he's anything but stupid

    The homophobia, sexism and racism prove his stupidity and ignorance. He might be a cute hoor, an operator, but intelligent he most definitely isn't. From what he puts out there anyway. He might be pious, nun like and modest in real life. From the level of tripe he comes out with I suspect not though. I am not a fan!


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    #31
    gordongekko
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    gadetra wrote: »
    The homophobia, sexism and racism prove his stupidity and ignorance. He might be a cute hoor, an operator, but intelligent he most definitely isn't. From what he puts out there anyway. He might be pious, nun like and modest in real life. From the level of tripe he comes out with I suspect not though. I am not a fan!

    He is a happily married family man who's never been charged with any of the issues you accuse him of.


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