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| issoisso |
Posted on 19-04-2010 20:34
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SportingNonsense wrote:
As a sponsor, Im sure Sky are desperate for Cavendish.
Quite.
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And Im also sure Brailsford would like the chance to work on a British leadout for Cavendish, prior to the 2011 World RR.
Good point, hadn't thought of that.
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But Sky also want to win the Tour de France, so balancing Wiggins and Cavendish wont be easy. I dont think their personal relations are anywhere near as bad as they were post Beijing, but both are riders who this year will have their TDF teams effectively built around them - if they are teammates next year, that wont be possible.
Hence why I think Cavendish will want a green jersey first, while at a team who will be devoted to him.
Yup, no team will be as devoted solely to him as Columbia are.
However, Sky have shown with Wiggins and Swift that they don't care about other teams' rights and will go to any lengths to forcefully get who they want, and I really don't think Columbia will want to get into a pissing match. I'm pretty sure if it gets down and dirty, Columbia caves.
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Posted on 19-04-2010 20:56
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Given Team Sky's main goal is to get a Brit Tour de France winner, you can't help but think that Cav would be better off staying at Columbia
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 19-04-2010 20:57
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issoisso wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
As a sponsor, Im sure Sky are desperate for Cavendish.
Quite.
SportingNonsense wrote:
And Im also sure Brailsford would like the chance to work on a British leadout for Cavendish, prior to the 2011 World RR.
Good point, hadn't thought of that.
SportingNonsense wrote:
But Sky also want to win the Tour de France, so balancing Wiggins and Cavendish wont be easy. I dont think their personal relations are anywhere near as bad as they were post Beijing, but both are riders who this year will have their TDF teams effectively built around them - if they are teammates next year, that wont be possible.
Hence why I think Cavendish will want a green jersey first, while at a team who will be devoted to him.
Yup, no team will be as devoted solely to him as Columbia are.
However, Sky have shown with Wiggins and Swift that they don't care about other teams' rights and will go to any lengths to forcefully get who they want, and I really don't think Columbia will want to get into a pissing match. I'm pretty sure if it gets down and dirty, Columbia caves.
Imagine what Colombia would be without Cav next year. They'd have one good rider i.e. Greipel and then nobody else unless Martin develops significantly. But still 2 riders. If Cav left they'd definately need to sign someone who can get as much PT points to keep them from relegation.
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Posted on 19-04-2010 21:00
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valverde321 wrote:
they'd definately need to sign someone who can get as much PT points to keep them from relegation.
uhh, doesn't really work that way.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 19-04-2010 21:01
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valverde321 wrote:
Imagine what Colombia would be without Cav next year. They'd have one good rider i.e. Greipel and then nobody else unless Martin develops significantly. But still 2 riders. If Cav left they'd definately need to sign someone who can get as much PT points to keep them from relegation.
Relegation only exists in PCM 
And they have quite a few good riders.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 19-04-2010 21:10
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issoisso wrote:
valverde321 wrote:
Imagine what Colombia would be without Cav next year. They'd have one good rider i.e. Greipel and then nobody else unless Martin develops significantly. But still 2 riders. If Cav left they'd definately need to sign someone who can get as much PT points to keep them from relegation.
Relegation only exists in PCM
And they have quite a few good riders.
Well haven't been following cycling for very long only year and a half. And i know they have some half-decent riders like Roulston, Velits but they still would need someone to fill the huge hole that Cav would leave if he left.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 19-04-2010 21:14
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valverde321 wrote:
issoisso wrote:
valverde321 wrote:
Imagine what Colombia would be without Cav next year. They'd have one good rider i.e. Greipel and then nobody else unless Martin develops significantly. But still 2 riders. If Cav left they'd definately need to sign someone who can get as much PT points to keep them from relegation.
Relegation only exists in PCM
And they have quite a few good riders.
Well haven't been following cycling for very long only year and a half.
No worries. we all have to learn sometime.
valverde321 wrote:
And i know they have some half-decent riders like Roulston, Velits but they still would need someone to fill the huge hole that Cav would leave if he left.
It's not so much about the Roulstons. Yes, they're decent riders, but they have the Rogers and Monforts who are much better.
But mostly it's about the large number of top, TOP prospects they have, that can all turn into elite riders.
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Posted on 19-04-2010 21:19
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issoisso wrote:
valverde321 wrote:
issoisso wrote:
valverde321 wrote:
Imagine what Colombia would be without Cav next year. They'd have one good rider i.e. Greipel and then nobody else unless Martin develops significantly. But still 2 riders. If Cav left they'd definately need to sign someone who can get as much PT points to keep them from relegation.
Relegation only exists in PCM
And they have quite a few good riders.
Well haven't been following cycling for very long only year and a half.
No worries. we all have to learn sometime.
valverde321 wrote:
And i know they have some half-decent riders like Roulston, Velits but they still would need someone to fill the huge hole that Cav would leave if he left.
It's not so much about the Roulstons. Yes, they're decent riders, but they have the Rogers and Monforts who are much better.
But mostly it's about the large number of top, TOP prospects they have, that can all turn into elite riders.
ARGG Completely forgot about Rogers. HE is a tt machine. Yes they have many prospects that have fantastic potential but I don't beleive they will grow to be dominant within the next year. (Or atleast not more than one or two) which is why I think they still need to fill the gap if Cavendish leaves at the end of the season. Anyway...
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Posted on 04-05-2010 09:37
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Posted on 04-05-2010 09:49
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... who's named Marco Kump.
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Posted on 04-05-2010 09:58
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Pff, details
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Posted on 04-05-2010 11:18
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He seems very talented
Go Roman!
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Posted on 04-05-2010 12:21
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Would be a good signing for Rabobank.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 05-05-2010 16:23
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Katusha confirms Vladimir Gusev
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Posted on 05-05-2010 16:28
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Again!!
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Posted on 06-05-2010 19:23
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I do like Gusev, so i'm happy for him and am looking forward how he will be.
On another note, Belgian newspaper reported a few possible choices that Van Avermaet mentioned. So far, Katyusha and BMC. But there are much more they say.
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Posted on 13-05-2010 14:11
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Vermeltfoort signed a two year contract with Garmin
Spoiler Just kidding. He signed with Rabobank, of course
Edited by issoisso on 13-05-2010 14:12
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