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[PCT] SanCor
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-01-2016 11:54
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After a debut season in style, scoring over 10 victories and finishing within the top 10 of the Continental Rankings, SanCor grabbed a unique opportunity. In season 2016, we will race in the PCT ranks. It's huge step up and it will require a special effort from all of us here at SanCor Headquarters.
Joining us in our quest are the same sponsors as last year. Riders like Richeze and Rodas made our sponsors happy plenty of times last year, and we had little difficulty prolonging the contracts with our sponsors. Increased funds are on their way, and we're already scouting the country for new Argentinian talent!
Main Sponsor
SanCor is thé leading Dairy producer in Argentina, with one fifth of the entire production in the country. SanCor sells different diary products, such as milk, cream, butter, yoghurt and cheese.
Minor Sponsors
Banco Ciudad de Buenos Aires is a publicly owned, municipal commercial bank. The bank sponsors the team financially, but will also provide financial advice. Last year, it saved us from bankruptcy following a financial hit we took. But we kicked back and are ready for more!
AerolÃneas Argentinas is Argentina's largest airline. There is no doubt the collaboration will include mutual benifits. With the increased globalisation, we'll be using their planes to get around the world faster, and safer.
Team Jersey
We decided to stay with our current jersey, and not change a thing. We do this because we're going for recognizability. SanCor has to become a concept. This jersey is our visualisation of that concept. It stands for our ideas, and so we'll keep it just as it is, as the people know us.
Jersey for Road Race Champion Walter Trillini and Time Trial Champion Laureano Rosas.
Jersey for Colombian Time Trial Champion Pedro Herrera.
Thanks to Jakstar22 for creating these jerseys.
Facing Facts
We are optimists here at SanCor. But we can't deny we're at some sort of crossroads. Our hopes are to increase our national focus and provide a safe haven for all Argentine riders who want to become professional cyclists. A 100% Argentine team is our goal, which we want to achieve, one day.
But reality is another thing. With a promotion to PCT and our duty to stay in the PCT league, we might have to start thinking broader. Attract race leaders from other nations. In the end, our Argentine boys don't have use for a team fighting at the bottom to make their career.
It's a choice we'll have to decide on. Sooner rather than later.
But we're confident in our staff.
Things are looking good.
SanCor |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-01-2016 11:54
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Season 2015
Season 2016
Short Term Goals
75% Argentine riders
Make SanCor cycling popular in Argentina
Promote to PCT
Medium-Long Term Goals
90% Argentine riders
Conquer the South American market with SanCor and partners
Attract attention in Europe with the Sancor Cycling Team
Become an economically profitable cycling team
Promote to PT
Long Term Goals
Produce an Argentine cycling star
Conquer the European and Asian market with SanCor and partners
Survive comfortably in the PT
Promote a healthy lifestyle
Completed!
2016 Goals
| HC Down Under Classic | Win | 5 | | Stage Wins (season) | 10 | 2 | | HC Tour de San Luis | KoM Jersey | 3 | | C1 Milano Torino | Win | 4 | | Team Standings | Top 20 | 1 |
Edited by Ian Butler on 21-06-2016 18:06
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-01-2016 11:54
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Season 2015
Spoiler Wins
[C2HC] Great Ocean Road Classic: Max Richeze
[C1] Vuelta al Tachira - Stage 4: Carlos Barredo
[C2] Tour de San Luis - Stage 5: Julian Rodas
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 7: Max Richeze
[C2] Circulo de Juarez - Stage 3: Max Richeze
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo - Stage 4: Rafael Andriato
[C2] Herald Sun Tour - Stage 4: Max Richeze
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 7: Max Richeze
[NC] Colombian Time Trial: Pedro Herrera
[NC] Argentinian Time Trial: Laureano Rosas
[NC] Argentinian Road Race: Walter Trillini
Podiums
[C1] Vuelta al Tachira - Stage 10: Julian Rodas (2nd)
[C2HC] Zimnyanya GP: Max Richeze (3rd)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 1: Max Richeze (2nd)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 4: Max Richeze (3rd)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 9: Max Richeze (3rd)
[C2] Circulo de Juarez - Stage 1: Max Richeze (2nd)
[C2] Circulo de Juarez: Max Richeze (3rd)
[C2] Tour of Iceland - Stage 2: Max Richeze (2nd)
[C2] Hanko Classic: Max Richeze (3rd)
[C2HC] USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 6: Julian Rodas (2nd)
[C2] Tatranska Klasica: Maky Roman (2nd)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 2: Max Richeze (2nd)
Top 10s
[C2] Clasico San Cristobal: Juarez (9th)
[C2HC] Great Ocean Road Classic: Rafael Andriato (10th)
[C1] Barcelona Classic: Max Richeze (6th)
[C2] Tour de San Luis - Stage 2: Lucas Sebastian Heado (10th)
[C2] Tour de San Luis - Stage 6: Enzo Moyano (10th)
[C2] Tour de San Luis: Julian Rodas (7th)
[C2HC] Zimnyanya GP: Rafael Andriato (7th)
[C2] GP Tokyo: Max Richeze (4th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 1: Rafael Andriato (9th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 2: Max Richeze (5th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 3: Maky Roman (9th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 4: Rafael Andriato (9th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 5: Maky Roman (5th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 5: Julian Rodas (10th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 6: Max Richeze (6th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 7: Rafael Andriato (8th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 8: Max Richeze (5th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi - Stage 10: Max Richeze (4th)
[C2HC] Tour de Langkawi: Julian Rodas (9th)
[C2HC] Tour of Scotland - Stage 1: Rafael Andriato (9th)
[C2HC] Tour of Scotland - Stage 2: Rafael Andriato (9th)
[C2HC] Tour of Scotland - Stage 5: Gabriel Juarez (4th)
[C2] Circulo de Juarez - Stage 1: Rafael Andriato (6th)
[C2] Circulo de Juarez - Stage 2: Max Richeze (4th)
[C2] Circulo de Juarez - Stage 5: Max Richeze (5th)
[C2] Tour of Iceland - Stage 1: Laureano Rosas (7th)
[C2] Tour of Iceland - Stage 2: Lucas Sebastian Heado (7th)
[C2] Giro del Capo - Stage 3: Salvador Moreno Hernandez (6th)
[C2] Giro del Capo - Stage 6: Ariel Sivori (9th)
[C1] Tour of Japan - Stage 6: Gabriel Juarez (10th)
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo - Stage 1: Rafael Andriato (7th)
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo - Stage 2: Rafael Andriato (8th)
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo - Stage 3: Rafael Andriato (9th)
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo - Stage 4: Lucas Sebastian Heado (8th)
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo - Stage 5: Rafael Andriato (6th)
[C2HC] La Tropicale Amissa Bongo: Rafael Andriato (8th)
[C1] GP Plouay: Max Richeeze (4th)
[C1] Melaka's Governor Cup: Max Richeeze (4th)
[C2HC] USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 1: Rafael Andriato (4th)
[C2HC] USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 3: Rafael Andriato (6th)
[C2HC] USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 4: Julian Rodas (7th)
[C2HC] USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 5: Salvador Moreno Hernandez (8th)
[C2HC] USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 6: Salvador Moreno Hernandez (7th)
[C2] Herald Sun Tour - Stage 2: Max Richeze (4th)
[C2] Herald Sun Tour - Stage 3: Julian Rodas (9th)
[C2] Herald Sun Tour - Stage 5: Max Richeze (5th)
[C2] Herald Sun Tour : Laureano Rosas (10th)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 1: Laureano Rosas (9th)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 3: Gabriel Juarez (6th)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 4: Maky Roman (5th)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 4: Max Richeze (9th)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 6: Max Richeze (4th)
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Stage 7: Rafael Andriato (4th)
[NC] Colombian Time Trial: Salvador Moreno Hernandez (5th)
Jerseys
[C2] Ruta Amerca del Sur - Young Jersey: Gabriel Juarez
Other Accomplishments
[C1] Vuelta al Tachira - Stages 5 & 6: Carlos Barredo: wear leaders' jersey |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 07-01-2016 12:01
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Good Luck staying in the PCT, Ian.  Hopefully you can maintain being as Argentinian as possible. 
"What done is, is one." - Benji Naesen
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| matt17br |
Posted on 07-01-2016 12:28
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Good luck Ian, hoping you get to stay in PCT another year! It will be hard I reckon, considering the amount of South American teams as well, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find some good leaders to add up to your excellent base!
Also great opening post.
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 07-01-2016 14:39
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I hope you can manage to stear your team out of the relegation zone! Good luck for the next season
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 09-01-2016 13:15
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Good luck this season! Nice to see your hitting some of the goals from last season already! Nice to see you are keeping the same jersey as last season.
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| The Rider |
Posted on 21-01-2016 20:51
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Well done on getting the team to PCT: though by the skin of your teeth! After last season am I right in presuming Richeze won't be for sale?!  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-03-2016 12:47
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trek: Thanks. That's the plan!
matt: It'll be tough, for sure. It's a challenge. Thanks a lot
marco: We'll need it! Won't be easy!
hoyle: Our first season was a success. Not many expected us to finish top 10 CT but we did!
rider: Richeze is the one who made us great this season, so I don't think we'll give him up willingly. Anything is possible but we like having him with him! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-03-2016 12:47
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As the new season draws nearer, tension rises. SanCor is about to take its first steps in the PCT league. SanCor manager doesn't underestimate the PCT scene: "We'll have a tough time adapting. It's a whole other playing field than the continental level. We'll need to up our game, attract some new riders, perhaps even foreign leaders".
Filling up one of the very last slots to promote to PCT, SanCor is considered one of the weakest PCT teams of next season. However, transfer season is not upon us yet and they might reinforce their squad to survive comfortably in the PCT.
The next few months will be essential to the team's survival in PCT. Let's hope their milk is kosher! |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 09-03-2016 20:39
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Ian Butler wrote:
As the new season draws nearer, tension rises. SanCor is about to take its first steps in the PCT league. SanCor manager doesn't underestimate the PCT scene: "We'll have a tough time adapting. It's a whole other playing field than the continental level. We'll need to up our game, attract some new riders, perhaps even foreign leaders".
Filling up one of the very last slots to promote to PCT, SanCor is considered one of the weakest PCT teams of next season. However, transfer season is not upon us yet and they might reinforce their squad to survive comfortably in the PCT.
The next few months will be essential to the team's survival in PCT. Let's hope their milk is kosher!
Are you really, REALLY sure about that? 
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-03-2016 22:37
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A future event is always coming closer. So, yeah, pretty sure about that
Off-season is taking a while but things'll start up again one day or another and we'll be ready to rumble |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 10-03-2016 00:36
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I know, I know, just kidding of course. Thought it was funny since this was the first HQ post anyone's made in a while.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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Posted on 10-03-2016 15:44
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I'm very interested in the changes that you intend to do. The argentinian market does not offer much to improve to a pct level so I'm pretty much clueless which way you are attempting to go this offseason.
A Big Thank You To All MG Reporters! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-06-2016 14:53
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Well, it's that time of the year again. Yet for us it's a new experience. Last year we did our best to build a strong, mostly Argentine squad. Now it's up to us to keep that squad together. We're fully in negotiations with our riders. Obviously we want to keep the most part of the squad together, as we're more and more like a family. However, we do want to enlarge our family, and we'll have to if we want to survive in the PCT.
This season will be at least as interesting as last year's. We've got our biggest challenges coming up and the guys will face even tougher opponents than they're used to. But together we can do anything.
Let the games begin! |
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 05-06-2016 23:43
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Good luck with renewals! Hope you manage to open up some more cap space.
Indosat - ANZ HQ
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 06-06-2016 10:03
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After finishing just one spot below you in the CT last year I'm looking forward to resuming our South American battle in the PCT, best of luck, - I'm sure we'll talk during the transfer season
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-06-2016 13:29
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Cheers guys! Stromeon, we'll definitely talk |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 09-06-2016 13:31
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Good news! We've managed to keep the ENTIRE team together for the upcoming season. After a rather successful first season, we will have to step up our game massively if we want to survive in the PCT. Our current team will be the backbone to that.
But we'll need some new blood, some strikers, who can get points on many different terrain. So the upcoming transfer season, we'll be looking to add some members to our little family. Perhaps Richeze's brother? Or how about Heado's brother? Add some real family to the family. Could be nice.
More news soon! |
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 09-06-2016 16:19
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The entire team 
Good luck in the upcoming transfer season, I hope you can get your targets
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