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[PCT] Assa Abloy 2025
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| redordead |
Posted on 28-07-2023 12:43
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Dainese got one heck of a raise 
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| whitejersey |
Posted on 28-07-2023 13:50
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Dainese getting his deserved wage hike, but I am sure that he will have a great season to prove that it was correct to pay him that much in the wages! The train of him and Konychev should be a great partnership for the long-term of the game as you get your sights set on PT!
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 28-07-2023 20:40
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whitejersey wrote:
Dainese getting his deserved wage hike, but I am sure that he will have a great season to prove that it was correct to pay him that much in the wages!
Dainese indeed came through with some hefty demands in renewals! Guess that's what happens when you win the green jersey in TdF as an unmaxed rider  Hope and believe he should be worth his wages, though. Always had a soft spot for sprinters and it's great to have a top level one in the team again.
whitejersey wrote:
The train of him and Konychev should be a great partnership for the long-term of the game as you get your sights set on PT!
Very much looking forward to see this pairing together, and hope Konychev will get some freedom to go for some results for himself as he definitely has the power for it. Been looking forward to see this duo maxed for years, so hope it works out
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| knockout |
Posted on 28-07-2023 20:55
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I guess Dainese earned himself this wage with that TDF last year but it does feel a bit oversized. Still, I'm very much looking forward to the duo with Konychev. Wouldnt mind them breaking the sprinter field a couple of times 
The release of Tony Gallopin was obvious and the only right call but he was such a cool riders over all those years.
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 29-07-2023 10:03
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knockout wrote:
I guess Dainese earned himself this wage with that TDF last year but it does feel a bit oversized. Still, I'm very much looking forward to the duo with Konychev. Wouldnt mind them breaking the sprinter field a couple of times
He’s probably not on optimal wages, no. Did have to put in some margin of safety to secure his signature in the end, but shouldn’t be too far off either. And I wouldn’t mind that either!
knockout wrote:
The release of Tony Gallopin was obvious and the only right call but he was such a cool riders over all those years.
He really was a cool rider! So good in the TT/hills combination races and regularly on the attack chasing stages elsewhere. He will be missed, no doubt!
Edited by Sykkel_Freak on 29-07-2023 12:36
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 31-07-2023 12:13
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Wow, sad to see Gallopin going. Great rider for you and others, will miss him in the peloton and your colours a lot
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 06-08-2023 22:02
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Big pay day for Dainese, as expected after maxing AND the green jersey...
He should already bring you somewhat closer to promotion (and away from relegation danger) - will be interesting to see which missing pieces you'll be after to target promotion 
Your riders are likely none of my main targets (especially with your sole Swiss rider gone), but depending on how transfers go, some of them might still be pretty interesting 
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 08-08-2024 10:19
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2024 | Assa Abloy Manager: - Gesbert and Gonzalez Salas could leave
Assa Abloy secured promotion to the Pro Tour following a nerve-racking season finale in Giro dell'Emillia, where Elie Gesbert finished 5th to lift Assa Abloy into the final promotion spot (5th) of the PCT by the narrowest of margins. Following completion of renewals, team manager 'Sykkel_Freak' opens the door for the French star puncheur to leave during the fast approaching transfer season. "We have invested a lot in Gesbert over the past few years and are really happy with his defining contribution to help us secure promotion to the PT. However, a new division means that there will be adaptions' to the team structure, and Gesbert is among those that we are open to including in swap-like structure or outright sell to raise funds for other targets. Our time trial specialist Gonzalez Salas is another one of those riders," the Norwegian manager told the press after conclusion of the season.
Overall, Assa Abloy won 3 races last season [Dainese x3], and scored 7 additional podiums [Paillot x4, Dainese x2, Chaves]. In addition, they won 3 point jerseys [Dainese x2, Gesbert], 3 youth jerseys [Dainese x3] and 5 stage wins [Dainese x3, Gesbert, Mosca]. Alberto Dainese was the team's best performing rider in the individual rankings, ending the season in 4th place with 1050 points. Following completion of renewals, the Italian sprinter has been renewed for another season along a number of key riders. However, the French time trial specialist Yoann Paillot has been released, after the team was unable to agree terms with the recent WC TTT medallist. Awet Gebremedhin, Ryan Gibbons, Erik Bergström Frisk, Kim Magnusson and Alexis Gougeard have also been released, while Daan Hoole has returned to Sony following completion of his loan spell. The full post-renewals team with corresponding wages and transfer availability can be seen below.
| Rider | Age | AVG | 2023 Wage | Change | Availability |  A. Dainese | 26 | 78.85 | 580,000 | | ● |  E. Gesbert | 29 | 78.73 | 485,000 | + 235,000 | ●●●● |  M. Faglum Karlsson | 30 | 76.57 | 175,000 | + 15,000 | ● | | A. Konychev | 26 | 74.84 | 85,000 | | ● |  M. Gonzales Salas | 32 | 74.66 | 95,000 | | ●●●● | | J. Mosca | 31 | 74.66 | 80,000 | | ●●● |  J. Hänninen | 27 | 74.03 | 60,000 | + 10,000 | ●● |  J.E. Chaves | 34 | 73.74 | 65,000 | - 35,000 | ●●● |  T. Veyhe | 30 | 73.67 | 50,000 | - 5,000 | ●● |  J. Rickaert | 30 | 73.26 | 50,000 | - 40,000 | ● | | L. Kvist | 25 | 73.22 | 50,000 | | ●● |  B. Van Aert | 27 | 72.64 | 50,000 | | ● |  Y. Matsumoto | 28 | 72.25 | 50,000 | | ●● |
Legend: ● Strong intention to keep → ● ● ● ● ● Strong intention to sell.
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 08-08-2024 20:38
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Congrats on your promotion! Your renewals seem to have gone rather well, though Gesberts huge raise will probably make it rather hard to find interested managers.
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| redordead |
Posted on 09-08-2024 06:34
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Loads of space to add pieces towards a successful PT season. I'm sure Gesbert will generate a significant amount of interest.
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| liefwarrior |
Posted on 14-08-2024 21:23
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That's a hefty wage for Gesbert! Clearly a team that will need to grow into a PT outfit over the course of transfers but you have cleared yourself plenty of space for that. I don't doubt that it will be an exciting few weeks for you, best of luck!
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| whitejersey |
Posted on 14-08-2024 21:31
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Unlikely that I will help you offload some of your available riders this year.
But best of luck with your PT charge, can't wait to see Dainese matched at the highest level!
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| seancoll |
Posted on 15-08-2024 00:21
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Huge congrats on the promotion and excited to see how navigate the landscape in PT. No idea why ( no offense to him) but Faglum Karlsson always catches my eye as a reporter and reader. Just always curious to see how he handles situations and hopefully that's for some great points this upcoming year!
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 17-08-2024 00:05
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Not sure we'll have a ton to talk over this year, but I wish you the best of luck!
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 22-08-2024 12:45
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@kandesbunzler26: Thank you! Gesbert was a tough negotiator, indeed! Not entirely unexpected due to his training last year, though. I hope he will drum up some interest, but if you are right, I'm ready to back him for another season. I think with some additional training, he could take the last step into the top-tier of puncheurs with his great back-up stats and decent climbing skills
@redordead: We definitely have some cap space to work with. Whether we can utilise it in a good manner is a different question I reckon the FA market will be tough to navigate with the limited top tier riders available this season.
@liefwarrior: Thanks! As the last promoting team, I guess we also are the team with the biggest job ahead of us Hopefully we can land the necessary deals to prolong our stay in PT for a new season. Will be an interesting couple of weeks!
@whitejersey: Thank you and no problem there! We have done a couple of deals in the past, and if not this season, I'm sure we'll talk again at a later stage
I'm excited to see Dainese back in the PT as well. Hopefully he can continue to build on what he did last season in the PTHC races. If he can, we should be in a good spot!
@seancoll: Thanks a lot! I'm (obviously) a big admirer of Faglum Karlsson as well His great prologue stat differentiates him a bit from other GC riders, and it's always a case with him of trying to gain an advantage in the prologue and limiting the damage in the following mountain stages. A great point scorer for his wage, and someone I'm quite surprised about receiving little interest for in the past. Happy to keep him in my team either way, though
@bbl: Thanks, and same to you!
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| OlegTinkov |
Posted on 25-09-2024 15:25
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 06-08-2025 09:31
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2025 | Konychev available
Following a difficult season, Assa Abloy has relegated back to the PCT after ending in a humbling 22nd position in its debut PT season. Following completion of renewals, team manager 'Sykkel_Freak' opens the door for potential changes to the roster during the fast approaching transfer season. "Despite a difficult season, the 2024 season also included some highlights and I am not of the view that we need to make extensive changes to have another go at the PT division in 2026. However, we also need to acknowledge that we were not good enough and that certain adjustments to the team roster might be necessary.," the Norwegian manager told the press after conclusion of the season. According to sources, Alexander Konychev is being positioned as the primary sales target, with Alberto Dainese set to be given a new chance despite a difficult season. Meanwhile, William Blume Levy is being touted for a PT loan. The full post-renewals team with corresponding wages and transfer availability can be seen below.
| Rider | Age | AVG | 2023 Wage | Change | Availability | | A. Dainese | 27 | 78.50 | 475,000 | - 105,000 | ● |  L. Wisniowski | 34 | 78.05 | 400,000 | - 320,000 | ●● | | E. Gesbert | 30 | 77.82 | 375,000 | - 110,000 | ●● |  M. Abdul Halil | 30 | 75.92 | 140,000 | - 90,000 | ● | | A. Konychev | 27 | 75.66 | 130,000 | + 45,000 | ●●●●● | | J. Mosca | 32 | 74.70 | 80,000 | | ●●● | | J. Hänninen | 28 | 74.28 | 70,000 | + 10,000 | ● |  B. O'Connor | 30 | 74.25 | 65,000 | - 35,000 | ● | | J. Rickaert | 31 | 74.16 | 70,000 | + 20,000 | ● |  W. Blume Levy | 24 | 74.12 | 190,000 | - 140,000 | PT Loan | | B. Van Aert | 28 | 73.83 | 50,000 | | ● | | L. Kvist | 26 | 73.76 | 50,000 | | ● | | Y. Matsumoto | 29 | 73.37 | 50,000 | | ● |
Legend: ● Strong intention to keep → ● ● ● ● ● Strong intention to sell.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 06-08-2025 22:30
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Definitely considering to get a rouleur for the flat classics, as Groves miserably failed them, so that's some interesting news for me...
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 07-08-2025 05:18
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Very impressive renewals. Declining guys are hard to manage, and you've kept Wisniowski extremely viable with that one. Great wage cut on Blume Levy too! Still regretful I couldn't go higher both times I had the chance to sign him. It's still a pretty high wage for a PT loan, but there are probably terms that would make it work. A bit surprised you don't intend to max him yourself though.
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 07-08-2025 07:10
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Fabianski wrote:
Definitely considering to get a rouleur for the flat classics, as Groves miserably failed them, so that's some interesting news for me...
Good to hear, our inbox will be open!
baseballlover312 wrote:
Very impressive renewals. Declining guys are hard to manage, and you've kept Wisniowski extremely viable with that one. Great wage cut on Blume Levy too! Still regretful I couldn't go higher both times I had the chance to sign him. It's still a pretty high wage for a PT loan, but there are probably terms that would make it work. A bit surprised you don't intend to max him yourself though.
Thank you! Pretty satisfied with renewals, indeed. No major drama this year, which is a first for me Might also max Blume Levy myself, but if we can find a way to offload a good chunk of his wage or get a nice loan fee in return, a loan out would likely be the preferred option.
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