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[PT] Aker - MOT | 2024
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 08-08-2024 20:27
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Another late congrats on the title! It's been the first season I've really followed the PT races, and seeing your jerseys in front in so many races it's no surprise you took the title in the end. And though Wisniowski was clearly the star of your campaign it's even more impressive how you managed to make the entire team score well!
It will be interesting to see how you act in transfers as it sounds like you want to change some things in your squad.
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| ember |
Posted on 15-08-2024 20:31
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@jandal7: Thank you for your very nice words! Yeah, you haven't kept it secret at all. Remember very well how surprised I was when I first saw you "announcing" your love for Galta, quite some time after the Tour 2018, where you obviously got to see him a lot.
@Fabianski: Thank you a lot! Agree Amezawa really grew into his new abilities, making great use of that trained mountain stat in the final months of the season. Super happy to see it work out.
@kandesbunzler26: Thank you, those are kind words and greatly appreciated! Fully agree on what you're writing as well, at least between the lines, that those depth leader points behind Wisniowski, and on much lower wages, were key to the title.
Thank you to knockout and the Evonik - ELKO team for the layout on this post.
2023 will forever be a highlight in Aker - MOT's history, due to the Pro Tour title. Though, the team has always been valuing developing talents, so it's with great joy we see Anders Halland Johannessen, Magnus Bak Klaris and Joel Suter take their final steps development wise, as they used 2023 very well to max out.
 Joel Suter (26) | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | XP | Age | | 2023 | 77 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 4.99 | 25 | | 2024 | 79 | 65 | 71 | 69 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 74 | 76 | 72 | 69 | 4.100 | 26 |
Joel was a rider we saw an opportunity to buy last transfer season, in a trade deal involving several other riders. We were back then very happy to get him on board, and it's great to see him make that final step regarding his development. IN the 2023 season, we raced almost all flat classics with a rouleur team, and we hope that Joel will be inspired to even chase own results in such races this season, having seen how it could be done by Kragh and Wisniowski. At least he should be one step closer to become a solid option in flat races for us.
 Magnus Bak Klaris (28) | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | XP | Age | | 2023 | 72 | 61 | 69 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 73 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 4.11 | 27 | | 2024 | 74 | 62 | 70 | 65 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 74 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 4.100 | 28 |
Magnus was brought in last season to become a key part of our team for the cobblestones, as he should fill a support role well now that he has finished his development. We're excited to see how he can contribute to make our captains shine on the dirty cobbles.
 Anders Halland Johannessen (25) | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | XP | Age | | 2023 | 69 | 76 | 71 | 64 | 70 | 78 | 70 | 63 | 67 | 75 | 75 | 81 | 65 | 4.99 | 24 | | 2024 | 70 | 78 | 72 | 64 | 72 | 80 | 71 | 63 | 67 | 76 | 76 | 84 | 65 | 4.100 | 25 |
Anders has really made a step this winter, and his somewhat unique abilities and strengths make us very curious to see what he is able to do already this upcoming season. We think he now has all the tools needed to target stage wins in stage races, and especially Grand Tours, and for whoever has followed our team the last couple of seasons, will know that should suit our general ambitions and race tactics for the three weeks races. |
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| knockout |
Posted on 15-08-2024 20:40
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Three very solid contributors right there, some of which I'm regretful to have missed out in the past and would not mind to see in yellow and carmine in the future.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 15-08-2024 20:54
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Really regretting that I hadn't recognized the value of roulers back in the days when Suter was a neo-pro... I'm sure he wouldn't mind to come home some day 
AHJ is also a really cool rider, as you say - in particular his crazy downhilling could be super useful, combined with fantastic resistance! I can definitely see him winning GT stages in the future 
And Bak Klaris should be useful, too - the question is just: who will be your 2024 cobbles captain(s) he should support?
Looking forward to the surprises you have prepared for this year's transfers, after getting rid of your entire TT department last year 
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 17-08-2024 00:40
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Love seeing Suter maxed. Wish I could have kept him back in the day, but at the time he was a casualty of other opportunities, unfortunately. Versatile beast. Love seeing Klaris finally maxed too.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 17-08-2024 07:58
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Loving how AHJ has developed, reminds me a lot of Brenes from a few years ago, but quite a bit better. Should be a fun rider to have, and if he does get trained at some point would cause a lot of chaos in GT’s. Congrats again on a stellar season, hope that you can set yourself ip during transfers to back it up
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| SotD |
Posted on 17-08-2024 09:34
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I wonder if Halland could be a GT winner with eg 83MO with that stat combo. He will be impossible to tire in the mountains with that DH, FIG and RES. Could be a very cool experiment. And relatively doable aswell.
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| DubbelDekker |
Posted on 17-08-2024 10:27
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The new Savoldelli rises.
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| ember |
Posted on 18-08-2024 09:43
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@knockout: I am sure we will talk during transfers this season too! Though, seeing your renewals update, it doesn’t look like you’ve got much room to manouveur, making me think domestiques like these three riders might not be top of your list as transfers start.
@Fabianski: Definitely happy with Suter, hoping he has scoring potential for those flat races where his high flat and decent fighter abilities could see him place well before sprints and such, but also hopefully to place an attack once in a while. Agree on AHJ, definitely see him as a stage hunter, and I’m really curious to see how his descending and resistance come into play, hopefully in his favour! Regarding your question for Klaris, I guess this is the main reason why the availability post is still not posted, as obviously decisions need to be mase regarding our cobblers and leadership.
@bbl: Really hope there is room in the PT for a rouleur like Suter, eventhough the rouleurs ik general are becoming both stronger and more and more riders, making me unsure if there actually is scenarios where he goes for results.
@Eden95, SotD, DubbelDekker: Excited indeed to see AHJ maxed out! Must say I haven’t really thought much of him as a future training prospect due to his limited stamina and recovery. Guess it is good I get to see him this season as a stage hunter before I potentially need to decide on possible future training, as I really like his stats as they are, eventhough he probably needs a bit of MO training to become a great stage hunter in the PT. |
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| ember |
Posted on 20-08-2024 20:03
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Here we go, then, doing Aker - MOT's summary after renewals, but also what our thoughts are regarding our riders' availability before the transfer season starts.
Having said that, we will of course be open for changes during the transfer season, where any rider could be available for the right offer. Still, below is our status and short thoughts approaching transfers:
| | 2023 Wage | 2024 Wage | Difference |  Lukasz | Wisniowski | 780 000 € | 720 000 € | - 60000 |  Matej | Mohoric | 530 000 € | 510 000 € | -20000 |  Takeaki | Amezawa | 230 000 € | 400 000 € | +170000 |  Hampus | Anderberg | 185 000 € | 375 000 € | +190000 |  Aaron | Van Poucke | 220 000 € | 140 000 € | -80000 | | Anders Halland | Johannessen | 60 000 € | 140 000 € | +80000 |  Aleksandar | Roman | 115 000 € | 110 000 € | -5000 | | Soren Kragh | Andersen | 110 000 € | 150 000 € | +40000 |  Tim | Ariesen | 75 000 € | 65 000 € | -10000 |  Connor | Swift | 85 000 € | 75 000 € | -10000 | | Marc | Potts | 110 000 € | 65 000 € | -45000 |  Christophe | Laporte | 50 000 € | 55 000 € | +5000 |  Edison | Bravo | 50 000 € | 50 000 € | No change | | Joel | Suter | 60 000 € | 50 000 € | -10000 | | Magnus Bak | Klaris | 50 000 € | 50 000 € | No change |  Enkhtaivan | Bolor-Erdene | 60 000 € | 50 000 € | -10000 |
Riders we are looking to sell or trade
| | AVAILABILITY | | Lukasz | Wisniowski | Will be sold. | | Matej | Mohoric | Looking for offers, preferrably some kind of trade. | | Aleksandar | Roman | Could potentially leave. | | Joel | Suter | Could potentially leave. | | Aaron | Van Poucke | Could potentially leave, preferrably a trade. | | Edison | Bravo | Could potentially leave for any type of offer/deal |
Thank you to Newton Foundation p/b Zwift and manager Mresuperstar for the layout. |
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| quadsas |
Posted on 20-08-2024 20:16
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*jaw drops to floor, eyes pop out of sockets accompanied by trumpets, heart beats out of chest, awooga awooga sound effect, pulls chain on train whistle that has appeared next to head as steam blows out, slams fists on table, rattling any plates, bowls or silverware, whistles loudly, fireworks shoot from top of head, pants loudly as tongue hangs out of mouth, wipes comically large bead of sweat from forehead, clears throat, straightens tie, combs hair*
Some nice riders available there
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 20-08-2024 20:48
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Selling a declining Wisniowski is probably not so surprising, but a big move nonetheless. And there's one rider you'll definitely here about from me in transfers
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| knockout |
Posted on 20-08-2024 20:55
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You will be very popular next week. Hope you still find time in between all those big money talks for my stupid ideas 
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 20-08-2024 21:11
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Looks like another major rebuild incoming  And of course some more Amezawa and Anderberg training I guess ^^
Guess I might be after at least one rider, but we'll see how things evolve on my end.
Good luck for transfers! Should be another busy period for you - and I guess there won't be many similarities anymore between your 2022 and your 2024 squad after two years of big trades
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 21-08-2024 04:03
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Wisniowski leaving is going to be strange if it happens, but I can only imagine how much better that's gonna make Anderberg (presumably ) I also don't think i'd be able to picture Mohoric in another team's jersey, which will be also be a little jarring if he goes.
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| redordead |
Posted on 21-08-2024 08:07
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Maybe I can bring Roman back?
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| ryant |
Posted on 21-08-2024 21:25
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Joel Suter's return to Yorkshire could very well happen is all I'll say
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 22-08-2024 06:02
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Anderberg's about to cause a lot more trouble, isn't he
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 22-08-2024 09:14
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As knockout says, you're going to be one of the most popular managers in the game come Sunday. Interested to see who comes in to fill those gaps - guessing one at least will be via Mohoric judging by your post - and what you do with all that cash you're going to be bringing in
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| ember |
Posted on 22-08-2024 12:23
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@quadsas: That’s a lot of noise due to an announcement! Curious to see if your Balkan focus has been broadened, making you possibly interested in several of the listed riders.
@kandesbunzler26: Agree Wisniowski on the move is kind of a big thing. He should be absolute world class for another season, making him kind of a points guarantee as a leader. Excited to hear from you come Sunday regarding the rider you’re interested in!
@knockout: Haha, you can be sure I’ll find time for your creative ideas. And who knows, suddenly we can make something happen too
@Fabianski: Thank you for your wishes! You’ll be spot on regarding the change from 2022 to the 2024 team, definitely. Looking forward to see where selling Wisniowski takes me, as I’ll be open for different approaches and possible deals and FAs as the transfer season progresses. Definitely excited to see what the first few days bring, as it will help making decisions on where I want to take my team next.
@redordead: That would be a story, at least! Looking forward to talk and discuss with you when transfers start
@ryant: This is starting to look like a big homecoming party! Suter will be for sale, as I susepct I’ve kind of got one too many top/decent rouleurs card to play for flat races, as Anderberg will hopefully also claim a role for such races, which is why Suter is available. Looking forward to talking with you!
@bbl: That’s obviously the plan, as it feels like he has the tools to do great on the cobbles. He lacks the sprint, but his flat, TT and energy stats makes him a worthy leader, I think/hope, especially with how the calendar is designed for cobblers. We might miss out on top one day classics results due to sprints in small groups, eventhough those also tends to be decided by energy left, but I like his TT to make him very valuable for races like Arenberg and ToNE.
@jandal: My hope and at least target for now, is to indeed do some kind of trade deal for Mohoric. Hoping to see some kind of hybrid rider join, to give Amezawa proper company as hybrid riders in the team But we shall see, we both definitely know that transfers tend to be wild and unpredictable |
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