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| admirschleck |
Posted on 01-09-2014 09:27
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I am going to continue the tradition that says who makes the thread shall not post any news, but I have one question to ask instead:
What did happen to Salvatore Puccio? I didn't see much of him this season. Does anyone know if it is just "bad" racing schedule, or he had some (health, doping or whatsoever) problems with riding?
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| roturn |
Posted on 01-09-2014 09:29
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Just the wrong team I guess. 
He was 8th in the Road Race though.
12th in Milan San Remo.
But while he probably could ride better, he has lots of helper tasks with Sky.
Edit: When you look at his CQ graph though, you will see, that it`s more or less his best season so far.
https://www.cqrank...erid=13272
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| matt17br |
Posted on 01-09-2014 09:31
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admirschleck wrote:
I am going to continue the tradition that says who makes the thread shall not post any news, but I have one question to ask instead:
What did happen to Salvatore Puccio? I didn't see much of him this season. Does anyone know if it is just "bad" racing schedule, or he had some (health, doping or whatsoever) problems with riding?
He rode a lot of WT races, but never heard something about illness. He was pretty much relegated to minor tasks than he deserves. But still, he was the only one with Swift at Sanremo.
Edit: Pratically zabel'd.
Edited by matt17br on 01-09-2014 09:32
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| Dizzle |
Posted on 01-09-2014 12:38
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Cult Energy Vital Water to be Pro Continental in 2015, team will change name to Cult Energy Pro Cycling, new sponsor to be announced later this week.
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| colombia_coldeportes |
Posted on 01-09-2014 15:26
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Vuelta Ciclista a AndalucÃa has been invited by the UCI to become 2HC
https://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/...p?id=74728
Its in spanish sorry
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| Dusen |
Posted on 01-09-2014 15:49
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| colombia_coldeportes |
Posted on 03-09-2014 11:11
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After too much bla, bla, bla Team Alonso will be starting as Pro Continental Team and with joung riders 
https://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/...p?id=74774
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| Shonak |
Posted on 03-09-2014 11:46
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So it's for real, welcome to cycling Alonso - this time for good, hopefully.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 03-09-2014 11:50
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WT team wouldn't sound realistic either, as most of WT guys already signed new or re-signed old contracts, so I doubt he'd even have guys strong enough to compete there. PCT is certainly a great option, especially with young guys and talents. This reminds me of Orica and their start. Perhaps, just a bit weaker team and lighter version of it. Welcome to cycling, Alonso!
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 03-09-2014 12:04
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Looks like it's time for aleluia. Welcome Fernando, hopefully you'll your cycling team will win more tha what your won at Ferrari!  |
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| matt17br |
Posted on 03-09-2014 12:29
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The new route of Il Lombardia:
https://www.spazio...orso-40709
Edited by matt17br on 03-09-2014 12:29
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| Cossack |
Posted on 03-09-2014 13:39
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I think Pardilla should join team Alonso then: Spanish and his experience might be very useful, as well as he may be helpful to get some nice invitations for the team.
Am I right that Il Lombardia just became another Ardennes with much less climbing than before?
2014 profile:
2013 profile for comparison:
Edited by Cossack on 03-09-2014 13:42
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| Malkael |
Posted on 03-09-2014 14:03
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Could have saved Team Alonso a whole lot of bother if they had just done that in the first place like I thought they should.
Still, nice to see new teams popping up to replace some of the ones we have unfortunately had to lose.
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| matt17br |
Posted on 03-09-2014 14:09
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Cossack wrote:
I think Pardilla should join team Alonso then: Spanish and his experience might be very useful, as well as he may be helpful to get some nice invitations for the team.
Am I right that Il Lombardia just became another Ardennes with much less climbing than before?
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| Strydz |
Posted on 03-09-2014 14:29
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Shonak wrote:
So it's for real, welcome to cycling Alonso - this time for good, hopefully.
Can't believe Alonso is actually getting a team off the ground 
Good to see them starting as Pro Conti as it should allow it to develop with a Spanish base and build into another strong team out of that country
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 03-09-2014 14:57
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Meanwhile:
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| Cossack |
Posted on 03-09-2014 15:15
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One more hour of 'shut up legs'? I'm in 
Actually it's a very smart move. Before all the big favourites finally set up for their attempts, he will get the chance to get into recordbooks, at least for a few months.
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| Roextro |
Posted on 03-09-2014 15:25
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What a legend, he will hopefully succeed and then he will say "Shut up Velodrome and do what I tell you!" |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 03-09-2014 17:37
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Strydz wrote:
Shonak wrote:
So it's for real, welcome to cycling Alonso - this time for good, hopefully.
Can't believe Alonso is actually getting a team off the ground
Good to see them starting as Pro Conti as it should allow it to develop with a Spanish base and build into another strong team out of that country
Yeah, agreed. There's no chance to develop under the radar for this team anyway with Alonso as patron, but at least they won't be a laughing stock in the World Tour this way. They can form a strong spanish core and go from there. One year Pro Continental should be enough to get it going in terms of management, training, staff etc. In the meantime, they get some nice Wildcards thanks to Alonso. It's also the more likeable approach, compared to just flat out buying your way into WT.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Malkael |
Posted on 03-09-2014 17:44
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I don't know why I didn't think of it before, but now we know why Sammy Sanchez is riding so well lately...
It will be interesting to see who they can bring in for their first year. Time to check who else could be a free agent if they haven't secretly renewed already.
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