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[CT] SEE Turtles '26 | Here We Go AGAIN
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| seancoll |
Posted on 08-07-2026 20:02
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SEE Turtles Return for a 4th Season in CT
SEE Turtles aims to connect “people with sea turtles in meaningful, personal, and memorable ways.” A fantastic third season saw major successes while maintaining the focus on TTTs results. An investment in the hills and stage racing gave our team our best promotion chances in our history and will try to build upon that result.
All credits to liefwarrior and many thanks for helping create this vision!
Proudly displaying the shells of these beautiful creatures on our jerseys, SEE Turtles hopes that their continued investment in the MGUCI will provide an opportunity to educate riders, staff, and fans on the important conservation efforts to protect sea turtles across the globe. Find out more about our mission: https://www.seeturtles.org/about-see-...ee-turtles
As a team, SEE Turtles bases itself out of the Galapagos Islands. Here, we will establish ourselves as a champion for Ecuadorian cycling. Our mission extends beyond the Galapagos with aims of fostering cycling across the Americas and the Caribbean, as our administrative headquarters sit in Portland, Oregon. Even more, we recognize the global impact of sea turtle conservation and want to promote cycling outside of Europe. Hopefully our successes represent the wealth of skill, beauty, and perseverance of our home nations. Our sponsors and our worldwide impact can be seen throughout our history with so many national champions. A potential change for 2026 comes in the openness for a single global ambassador from Europe to spearhead our charge.
As a sign of our commitment to the sport, SEE Turtles has decided to continue as the SOLE sponsor for the 2026 season! SEE Turtles is looking forward to welcoming further sponsors in the event of advancement, but remains committed to the cause of Ecuadorian cycling. SEE Turtles is excited to join with future sponsorship in the event of promotion into higher divisions.
We look forward to competing alongside the rest of the Continental Division and contributing to such a wonderful cycling community.
| Name | SEE Turtles | | Code | SEE | | Founded | 2023 | | Headquarters | Galapagos Islands, Ecuador; Portland, Oregon, USA | | Status | Continental Team (2026) | | Manager | seancoll |
| Wheels | Vision | | Helmet | Catlike | | Frame | Fuji |
Many thanks to liefwarrior again for the custom accessories!
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Posted on 08-07-2026 20:03
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SEE Turtles Race Calendar 2026
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Posted on 08-07-2026 20:04
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SEE Turtles Race Results 2026
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SEE Turtles Victories 2026
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Posted on 08-07-2026 20:05
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SEE Turtles Career Statistics
| Rider | Seasons | Points Total | Points 2023 | Points 2024 | Points 2025 | | Faycal Hamza | 2023-2024 | 429 | 196 | 233 | | | Atsushi Oka | 2023-2025 | 304 | 170 | 76 | 58 | | Santiago Montenegro | 2025 | 302 | | | 302 | | German Nicolas Tivani | 2023-2025 | 272 | 182 | 41 | 49 | | Julian Cardona | 2024-2025 | 239 | | 149 | 90 | | Elias Abou Rachid | 2025 | 179 | | | 179 | | Similo Nyoni | 2024-2025 | 178 | | 105 | 73 | | Joshua Kelly | 2023-2024 | 124 | 88 | 36 | | | Alex Frame | 2024-2025 | 104 | | 59 | 45 | | Freddy Cruz | 2023 | 86 | 86 | | | Mohammad Ganjkhanlou | 2023-2025 | 84 | 2 | Loaned Out | 82 | | William Barta | 2025 | 83 | | | 83 | | Luke Keough | 2024 | 67 | | 67 | | | Jorge Abreu | 2023 | 62 | 62 | ] | | | Franklin Joel Revelo | 2024-2025 | 61 | | 50 | 11 | | Kashyapa Siriwardena | 2023-2024 | 53 | 33 | 20 | | | Kevin Vermaerke | 2023-2025 | 53 | 5 | Loaned Out | 48 | | Antoine Duchesne | 2023 | 50 | 50 | | | | Youcef Reguigui | 2023 | 45 | 45 | | | | Jimmy Muhindo | 2024 | 45 | | 45 | | | Michael Hepburn | 2025 | 45 | | | 45 | | German Anibal Orue | 2024 | 40 | | 40 | | | Kent Main | 2025 | 38 | | | 38 | | Chequan Richardson | 2024 | 34 | | 34 | | | Ronaldo Laitonjam Singh | 2025(LI) | 24 | | | 24 | | Walter Trilllini | 2023 | 23 | 23 | | | | Jose Alarcon | 2023 | 23 | 23 | | | | Etienne Tuyizere | 2025 | 22 | | | 22 | | Didier Merchan | 2023-2025 | 18 | 0 | Loaned Out | 18 | | Robbie Squire | 2023 | 16 | 16 | | | | Magnus Sheffield | 2024-2025 | 15 | | 15 | Loaned Out | | Ahmad Arissol | 2023-2024 | 14 | 9 | 5 | | | Lewis Stroll | 2025 | 12 | | | 12 | | Robert Bush | 2024 | 10 | | 10 | | | Roman Senyenov | 2025 | 8 | | | 8 | | Brian Raul Obando | 2023-2025 | 5 | 3 | 2 | Loaned Out | | Leandro Marcos | 2024 | 4 | | 4 | | | Finn Fisher-Black | 2024 (LI) | 4 | | 4 | | | Richard Huera | 2023-2025 | 3 | 3 | Loaned Out | Loaned Out | | Jefferson Alexander Cepeda | 2023 | 3 | 3 | | | | Juan Sebastian Molano | 2023 | 2 | 2 | | | | Carlos Betancourt | 2023 | 2 | 2 | | | | Harold Martin Lopez | 2023-2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Loaned Out |
| Total Wins | 19 | | Total Points | 3203 | | Best CT Placement | 6th (2025 - 1204 points) | | Best Single Season | Santiago Montenegro - 302 points (2025) |
Many thanks to UU and all who contributed to updating the win list.
Edited by seancoll on 30-07-2026 12:44
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| seancoll |
Posted on 08-07-2026 20:20
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SEE Turtles Post Renewals Roster
Headlining our renewals are Elias Abou Rachid and Santiago Montenegro, our two key signings from our "blockbuster" trade with Everesting last off-season. Both take a substantial wage increase due to their successes last season. While we'd prefer them to donate their services, both should still be able to battle above their wage.
Tivani returns as our sole sprinter after a challenging 2025. Ganjkhanlou simply was unwilling to trade time with the Argentinian which resulted in both taking on subpar opportunities.
Our TTT squad returns Main, Oka, Kelly, Nyoni and Cardona to go alongside Rachid on the important stages. Hepburn was allowed to depart in his declining status while Barta and team management simply could not come to a final agreement.
For developmentals, we are excited to see the final form of Obando and Lopez, who should both contribute strongly when the road goes uphill. Sheffield will continue in our structure alongside Revelo, Huera, and Tuyizere. Our 4.xx crew will likely be looking for a loan-out home for this upcoming season with all being strong options for most teams.
Many thanks to the riders contributing to our 2025 season who simply could not remain with us for 2026: Hepburn, Barta, Frame, Ganjkhanlou, Merchan, Vermaerke, Senyenov, and Stroll.
Lots of time to develop a plan heading into the 2026 season, but a fun preview should indicate that no maxed rider is off limits during the transfer period.
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| Heine |
Posted on 08-07-2026 21:01
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I love the back of the jersey!
Could this be the year to push for promotion? You got the foundation just need a clear leader I feel
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 08-07-2026 21:12
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Doesn't need much to go from agony to a title challenge, such a solid core just one big name can do it. Come on Turtles, we're all believing in you!
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| whitejersey |
Posted on 08-07-2026 23:40
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Heard that Sheffield likes Poutine somewhere....
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| redordead |
Posted on 10-07-2026 06:57
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Maybe I could help out with some loans if I have roster space.
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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Posted on 10-07-2026 08:12
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Pretty good starting point. Not too old, not too young 
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Posted on 10-07-2026 17:01
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Renewals Evaluation and Availability
| Last Name | First Name | Salary 2025 | Salary 2026 | Difference | | Main | Kent | 75,000 | € 60,000 | 15000 | | Vermaerke | Kevin | 50000 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Revelo | Franklin Joel | 56,000 | € 50,000 | 6000 | | Tuyizere | Etienne | 55,000 | € 50,000 | 5000 | | Sheffield | Magnus | 68,000 | € 60,000 | 8000 | | Merchan | Didier | 83000 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Lopez | Harold Martin | 50000 | € 50,000 | 0 | | Stroll | Lewis | 0 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Frame | Alex | 57,000 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Cardona | Julian | 84,000 | € 65,000 | 19000 | | Nyoni | Similo | 73,000 | € 60,000 | 13000 | | Senyenov | Roman | 0 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Rachid | Elias Abou | 90,000 | € 100,000 | -10000 | | Hepburn | Michael | 0 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Oka | Atsushi | 65,000 | € 55,000 | 10000 | | Tivani | German Nicolas | 70,000 | € 65,000 | 5000 | | Montenegro | Santiago | 85,000 | € 130,000 | -45000 | | Huera | Richard | 50000 | € 50,000 | 0 | | Barta | William | 70,000 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Obando | Bryan Raul | 50,000 | € 60,000 | -10000 | | Ganjkhanlou | Mohammad | 83,000 | € 0 | Not Renewed | | Kelly | Joshua | 55000 | € 50,000 | 5000 | | | Total 2026 Salary | 905000 | 21000 |
| Rider | Salary 2026 | Availability | | Main | € 60,000 | Yes | | Revelo | € 50,000 | PT LOAN | | Tuyizere | € 50,000 | Developing | | Sheffield | € 60,000 | PT LOAN | | Lopez | € 50,000 | Maybe | | Cardona | € 65,000 | Maybe | | Nyoni | € 60,000 | Maybe | | Rachid | € 100,000 | Yes | | Oka | € 55,000 | Maybe | | Tivani | € 65,000 | Yes | | Montenegro | € 130,000 | Yes | | Huera | € 50,000 | PT LOAN | | Obando | € 60,000 | Maybe | | Kelly | € 50,000 | Maybe |
Biggest takeaways:
- Very proud to have managed to come out ahead on the salaries even with my two most expensive riders needing to take a larger salary.
- Not all of the "Yes" riders will be leaving, but we have to consider whether their departures could be better for the team. We expect to hear at least a few offers for them.
- The TTT squad is in the "Maybe" category in case the team takes a new direction this year. They're also much more likely to become available in swaps compared to cash deals.
- Our PT Loan riders will be a priority to max
- Lopez and Obando deserve at least one season to show their skills maxed, but if there's interest, we shall listen.
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 11-07-2026 08:54
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Who wants Poutine if he can have Coq au Vin?
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 11-07-2026 18:51
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I very much respect guys who can really get those cuts up and down the roster in renewals. It adds up! Great work.
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 13-07-2026 08:33
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So almost everyone can be sold? 
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| Caspi |
Posted on 13-07-2026 09:16
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A solid base to build on. Seems like it will be a fun transfer season for you.
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| seancoll |
Posted on 14-07-2026 20:19
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Sheffield and our management do love poutine! Some time in Northern NY and many a trip to Ottawa and Toronto might need to put poutine on the SEE Turtles' permanent menu. Other important dishes to the Turtles include sweet plantains and swedish meatballs for anyone willing to trade in culinary secrets.
A wonderful home for talents I'm sure! On the flipside, we haven't always been good about leaving lots of room for loanees, but we're going to try to improve on that this year. Especially folks willing to handle paying their own wage while I pay the fee (although surely an agreement could be made for the right rider under any circumstances).
baseballlover312 wrote:
I very much respect guys who can really get those cuts up and down the roster in renewals. It adds up! Great work.
It was a struggle and did see a few riders we wished would stay on the block, but we know we need room for at least one major rider and cutting space was the only way we could.
While we love everyone on our team, there is no one management feels we can't continue without. Maybe even EVERYONE will go.
Many thanks to all in supporting our team throughout the seasons! We look forwarding to discussing options throughout the transfer season and year!
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Posted on 17-07-2026 09:33
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As others said interesting what plans you might have! Definitely could see a future where we continue our loan relationship
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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Posted on 24-07-2026 10:03
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| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | MM | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | Age | Wage | Price |  | Elias Abou Rachid | 70 | 77 | 74 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 76 | 58 | 63 | 68 | 69 | 66 | 73 | 74.71 | 31 | 100000 | 350000 |  | Santiago Montenegro | 69 | 70 | 74 | 77 | 64 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 62 | 64 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 74.65 | 28 | 130000 | 500000 |
While our availability list is much longer than these two, our 2026 leaders either staying or moving will help determine what might come next for the remainder of our team. Rumors have it that these two riders are still happy to remain in our beautiful green jersey, but open to new experiences too if that is what is best for their careers.
SEE Turtles Management is also inspired by the possibility of including one or both of these riders in a swap deal to bring a true star to the team. First messages from the Turtles may not be until Saturday site time, but we look forward to seeing messages head our way as we start the transfer season.
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | MM | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Wage | | Richard Huera | 68 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 62 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 61 | 64 | 71 | 74 | 66 | 63 | 72.88 | 4.47 | 27 | 50000 |  | Magnus Sheffield | 75 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 72 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 70 | 74.20 | 4.20 | 24 | 60000 | | Franklin Joel Revelo | 69 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 59 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 58 | 60 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 64 | 73.32 | 4.01 | 24 | 50000 |
As a reminder, these three talents are most interested in taking a season away from the team to strengthen their development. Huera is the lowest priority of the three, while both Sheffield and Revelo truly need the mentorship of another squad for this upcoming year.
While less likely, the three may also be willing to shift allegiances full time. Be sure to communicate those intentions early before they end up on loan and locked with the Turtles for eternity.
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