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[PT] Aker - AB InBev 2026 | First Signings
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Posted on 28-07-2026 06:30
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| whitejersey |
Posted on 10-07-2026 21:19
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I might hit your line during transfers with that list!
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| ember |
Posted on 10-07-2026 23:03
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Booker: Wrong question, try again  More seriously, jt will always come asking for Swift, based on previous seasons, and I expect no different whatever his transfer status this season
whitejersey: Looking forward to it, most definitely! |
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| knockout |
Posted on 10-07-2026 23:10
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Do we need to need a reason to talk? no. Are there still a few interesting names there? Absolutely. Just need to change some of the "unlikely" ones
A Big Thank You To All MG Reporters! |
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| jt1109 |
Posted on 10-07-2026 23:16
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ember wrote:
Booker: Wrong question, try again More seriously, jt will always come asking for Swift, based on previous seasons, and I expect no different whatever his transfer status this season
He's one of only 2 riders in the DB I rode on the same team as so he will ride at least one season for me  |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 11-07-2026 07:03
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Seeing some of the other "safe" talent renewals done by others, De Lie looks really good value. And if you make a few strong sales this team'll be scary after re-investment!
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 12-07-2026 15:49
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Decent renewals given the wrong DB was referenced
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| Caspi |
Posted on 12-07-2026 16:28
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Laporte deserves one last stint in PT 
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| ember |
Posted on 12-07-2026 18:23
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knockout: Looking forward to the talks, as always! No idea if it will be about concrete offers/deals for riders one way or the other, but we shall see
jt: Aaah, I knew I should have remembered the reason there is always Swift interest from you. Must admit I had forgotten.
TMM: That is the hope, if not for this particular transfer season, at least over a couple of seasons time, as I doubt we can find the money needed to do "everything" in one season.
Abhi: Yeah, I got super annoyed by myself Had to take many, many days after I had done R1 and realized what had happened, before I started R2 and finished renewals
Caspi: We shall see It's either that, a sack, or making him part of a trade where he gets part of it as a bonus rider, I guess |
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| quadsas |
Posted on 12-07-2026 18:46
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Can't believe Logan Gilbert is not for sale, he should be mine
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| redordead |
Posted on 14-07-2026 08:57
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Not wholesale changes, but still looks like it will be a pretty busy transfer season.
"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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| ember |
Posted on 14-07-2026 18:13
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quadsas: But maybe Logan Gilbert is a different story?
redordead: We shall see… De Lie is the first forever rider in a Aker jersey who is untouchable. After all he doesn’t take a lot of wages now, so it could basically be anything from a total rebuild to not so much happening… Will obviously depend on the interest that might or might not be in our riders. |
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 14-07-2026 19:08
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I still have fond memories of Romo, but sadly he won't fit in the bigger scheme 
I'm looking forward to the inevitable ad for Laporte nonetheless 
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 17-07-2026 09:12
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Basically impossible for you to have an uninteresting transfer availability post with the quality of rider you always have on your books from top to bottom. Interested what the plans are with leaders for sale!
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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| ember |
Posted on 21-07-2026 20:38
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Aker - AB InBev Jersey Reveal
After several years with the same sponsors and jersey, 2026 marks the start of something new. Therefore, we're proud to present our new jersey, created by Jakstar22.
We hope to see us shine in our new jersey, one that can hopefully signal a fresh start after many years with nothing happening in our sponsor department. Having said that, we're obviously very happy to have the Italian trio, Campagnolo, Bianchi and Castelli continue their support and sponsorship, now making Aker - AB InBev look the best possible in a new outfit.
Obviously created with help from AI. We won't comment if Heine has changed his focus now that Peugeot and Renault apparently are making love and all smiles, seeing their development team.
Thank you for your great help, Jakstar22!
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| Bushwackers |
Posted on 21-07-2026 21:51
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The new jersey looks great! Love the honeycomb and the bands on the sleeves. Jakstar is on a roll
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| ember |
Posted on 22-07-2026 06:46
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kb: Not sure he deserves an ad, to be honest The only scenario I see where he doesn’t get sacked, is if a French or different role play team see role play value in him to add him.
jandal: The big goal is to be able to do something regarding our total lack of national focus. Hoping we are able to bring in Belgians, Norwegians and others as our main focus this transfer season.
Bushwackers: Definitely agree! |
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 22-07-2026 08:02
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Great looking jersey! Very different from the previous ones as well
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| jt1109 |
Posted on 22-07-2026 11:32
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Wow might be the best new kit in the peloton thats a belter there! |
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| ryant |
Posted on 22-07-2026 21:59
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A few good riders available, maybe I'll find time to have a talk!
 John St Ledger in Team Bunzl-Centrica and Team U25Red Bull Driver in RFactor
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| ember |
Posted on 27-07-2026 22:27
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The eagle eyed will have seen and observed far from everything going according to plan for Aker - Ab InBev this transfer season. Late surprises, targetted riders not being available, surprising deals and a lot more... It contains everything.
Our first two Free Agent signings are young Belgian riders. We're immensely proud that they both have chosen our colours for their careers. We hope to re-pay them their trust by becoming more and more of a Belgian team. At least this is a start.
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | MM | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Wage |  | Vincent Van Hemelen | 70 | 67 | 71 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 70,4 | 3.30 | 26 | 50 000 | | Vincent Van Hemelen | 74 | 67 | 74 | 70 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 68 | 73 | 69 | 72 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 70,4 | 4.100 | 28 | 50 000 |
We're very happy to have Van Hemelen on board. We really believe in his versatility as a rider, and we think the Fabian route will be the way to develop him, to make him a very useful rider for us on multiple terrains.
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | MM | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Wage | | William Lecerf | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 64 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 69,98 | 2.0 | 24 | 100 000 | | William Lecerf | 74 | 78 | 75 | 71 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 69 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 64 | 70,4 | 4.100 | 27 | 100 000 |
Our second signing was climbing talent Lecerf. We think the best way going forward for him is to combine the development of climber v1 and climber v2, to create a rider perfectly suited to aggressive and entertaining racing, just as has dominated the mindset and thinking in the Aker headquarters for many, many years.
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