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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 08-12-2014 09:10
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So, with the racing over for this season, here's what some of our riders thought about it.
Michael Albasini
This was a good year. It was the first season of a new Team Orica and a new world of Cycling. It was brilliant racing with and against some of the neo-pros who did so well this year. For me, I believe it was a good season. I had a good result in the Strade Bianche, where I finished 2nd, while I also came 2nd on Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Pais Vasco. Otherwise, I did alright in the Giro d'Italia and the later season classics, while also in the Ardennes races. But best of all was being named the Road Race Champion of Switzerland. I am very proud to wear the jersey for the next year. Speaking of which, I am really looking forward to next season, because we are a very ambitious and we have great hopes.
Until then,
Alba
Sam Bewley
Well, another year. Of course I didn't come into it with great hopes, but I think that I produced a good series of results, including a few good results in time trials throughout the year. Hopefully we come out next season with some more talent and the same ambition, and stay well clear of the drop to the PCT.
Sam
Luke Durbridge
Wow. What a year. A silver in the World TT Championships, a few good results, a few disappointments. When I think of the good, I think Tirreno-Adriatico. I impressed myself there. When I think of the bad, I think Chrono des Nations. We had a hard goal to win there, and I was training so hard for it, but I just didn't impress. Luckily Svein picked up the slack, with a 2nd place, but that just makes me feel like I could've won it on a good day. Also, there was that whole press scandal. Don't worry though, if you hadn't heard, I'm staying. Don't worry guys, I'm staying, and there's no other place I'd rather be next season.
Sincerely,
Turbo Durbo
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| JoeArmstrong13 |
Posted on 08-12-2014 17:53
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Hello Mr Rocking Oger,
As I finish the season I aim to move forward and grow as a rider ready for joining your team. I have had a strong start to my career with a stage win in the team time trial at the Tour with Team Astana, however i want to move on to be given leadership opportunities and to get away from the strong drug culture at the team, as during my time at the team I saw both Iglinsky brothers taking drugs, but I don't wish to cause any trouble and I hope that there inability to have any morals can be forgiven.
I'd just like to tell you that I am riding the Ghent, Amsterdam and Rotterdam 6 Day as part of my preparation for next year, my partner shall be my brother Jamel Johnson as we hope that a strong winter on the track will make us better riders for next year. I am looking forward to racing with my brother as we are very close and I haven't seen him much since we became pros.
Looking forward to Next Year
Diego
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| Forever the Best |
Posted on 08-12-2014 18:00
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JoeArmstrong13 wrote:
Hello Mr Rocking Oger,
As I finish the season I aim to move forward and grow as a rider ready for joining your team. I have had a strong start to my career with a stage win in the team time trial at the Tour with Team Astana, however i want to move on to be given leadership opportunities and to get away from the strong drug culture at the team, as during my time at the team I saw both Iglinsky brothers taking drugs, but I don't wish to cause any trouble and I hope that there inability to have any morals can be forgiven.
Looking forward to Next Year
Diego
The Eagle of Lima Well,Valentin Iglinskiy is in AG2R in EPIC,so only Maxim is doped from Astana in EPIC
The user formerly known as 'The Schleck Fan'
Gracias Alberto.
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| JoeArmstrong13 |
Posted on 08-12-2014 18:07
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Diego knows but they shared a hotel at a Post Tour Criterium, and he saw it ALL! Diego would like to say, I am very disappointed with the behaviour of some cyclists who decided to take drugs, and I would like to say that I will do anything in my power to prevent cycling.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 08-12-2014 18:33
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Season End
Hola,
so it's season end on this side of the globe too. Though it much more feels like summer is coming up. I have a contract for one more month here in Australia and I think I will stay here, enjoy the beaches and such. Then, I will head to Colombia to meet my new team. However, I may end up going back to basque country to live there, seeing as how Team Colombia aims at Europe anyway.
I was at the World Championships U23 races. I don't want to talk about the Time Trial, but the U23 Road Race wasn't particularly better. I did some pulls as we were riding for Herrada and De Las Campos but we played no role. I felt quite spanish a few days later though as Joaquim Rodriguez took the gold medal. Excuse my fauxpas please!
So, I'll start racing for Team Colombia next year. It's a welcome step down from World Tour to Continental Level, and I hope to show myself more in future races. I want to congratulate the Rocking Oger for keeping themselves in the WT. Luckily, Euskaltel - Euskadi managed it too! I wish this australian team and its manager all the best for the coming seasons and want to thank them for signing me. It was a great opportunity, I just wish I had been able to help more.
My favourite moment this season must be hands down my solo effort at the Japan Cup. I put in a lot of passion into this ride. Yes, maybe even some anger and confusion. I gave it all. Even when I got caught, I raced on for my team. I loved it and I hope to have more such performances next year.
See you sea-side!
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 08-12-2014 20:22
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Diego: Not sure we particularly want to end cycling 
Gorka: Sad to see you go and good luck for the future 
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 08-12-2014 23:41
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Aidis Kruopis
The close of a good year. I feel like this year was a breakthrough one for me because I got some very good results. Probably my best result was when I got 3rd on a stage in the Volta a Catalunya, but I also got 7 other Top 10 placements throughout the year. I also became the Lithuanian champion. Next year I think will be a good one. I want to get 2 wins, and I think I can do it.
Simon Gerrans
What a year. A stage win at the Tour de France, wearing the Yellow Jersey for almost a week, becoming the first ever Aufrazian champiom. Wow. I had some good results in races such as the Japan Cup and also some other classics. I disappointed myself a bit in the Ardennes, where I wasn't able to pick up a Top 10. Hopefully next season I can pick up a few more wins and Top 10's.
Sebastian Langeveld
Well, I'm not sure what to say about this year. I had a pretty poor season, but I finished second in De Ronde! It's been my dream as a boy to win it, so doing that was so good. Especially because I beat guys like Boonen and Cancellara as well as all the traditional cobblers. Unfortunately Van Avermaet was too strong but next year I hope to go one better. Hey, one can dream right?
Seb
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 09-12-2014 02:59
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So, the rider rankings were released, and let's see how the Rocking Oger went.
- Matt Goss was the team's best rider, in 40th with 799 points
- Simon Gerrans was next in 54th with 642
- Then was Cameron Meyer who had 402
- Seb Langeveld had 373
- Mick Matthews was the next best with 277 points
- Mitch Birt had 262 for NetApp
- Pieter Weening had 226
- Aidis Kruopis had 169
- Diego Johnson got 130 for Astana
- Simon Clarke got 128
- Leigh Howard was our best rider in double digits with 97 points
- Daryl Impey got 94
- Durbo got 61 and Svein got 60
- Allan Davis finished with 51
- Jens Keukeleire got 30
- Mitch Docker had 12 points
- Mathieu Favre was the only one on our team with single digits with 5
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 15-12-2014 21:58
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With the transfer season on the horizon, here is a revised list of those who will be staying and those who will be going.
Definitely Staying
Simon Gerrans
Cameron Meyer
Leigh Howard
Luke Durbridge
Most Likely Staying, but Available
Michael Albasini
Aidis Kruopis
Seb Langeveld
Available
Pieter Weening
Jens Keukeleire
Daryl Impey
Allan Davis
Svein Tuft
Most Likely Leaving
Sam Bewley
Thomas Vaitkus
Mitch Docker
Brett Lancaster
Simon Clarke
Definitely Leaving
Michael Hepburn
Michael Matthews
Daniel Teklehaimanot
Wesley Sulzburger
Fumy Beppu
Brett Lancaster
Released
Travis Meyer
Baden Cooke
Jens Mouris
Christian Meier
Edited by Cycleman123 on 16-12-2014 19:51
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| Silvio Herklotz |
Posted on 15-12-2014 23:44
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Cycleman123 wrote:
Definitely Leaving
Michael Hepburn
Michael Matthews
Daniel Teklehaimanot
Wesley Sulzburger
Fumy Beppu
Brett Lancaster
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 16-12-2014 00:09
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Was expecting that reaction
Some dealings are in progress which may well require Matthews to move the other way
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 16-12-2014 00:20
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That is about as borderline to pre-dealing as possible, if not through the door
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| Silvio Herklotz |
Posted on 16-12-2014 00:41
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Cycleman123 wrote:
Was expecting that reaction
Some dealings are in progress which may well require Matthews to move the other way
TheManxMissile wrote:
That is about as borderline to pre-dealing as possible, if not through the door
Really, cycleman, why can't stop hitting yourself in your face?
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 16-12-2014 01:36
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Let me re-phrase, again:
I have enquired about riders, and people have said that they would need someone good in return. Therefore I have decided that Matthews will definitely go. BETTER!?
EDIT: To TMM: No, a pre-deal would be an agreement with another person for me to give them Matthews in exchange for someone else. What I meant to say (I did word it badly, admittedly) was that based on enquiries that I had made a rider of Matthews' calibre would have to be exchanged in one instance, which is why he is definitely going.
Edited by Cycleman123 on 16-12-2014 04:38
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 16-12-2014 04:47
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Cycleman, that is still pretty much a pre deal. You haven't even renewed the riders yet as they may not want to ride with you next season anyway.
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 16-12-2014 05:43
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No it's not a pre-deal because I've only mentioned Matthews to anyone in reply saying he is available. I just made the decision that he would be used.
Edited by Cycleman123 on 16-12-2014 19:53
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| Silvio Herklotz |
Posted on 16-12-2014 16:48
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Let's all be friends again and just let it drop, ok? 
Cycleman just ensure please, that you will not make any more pre deals until we may. That would make it easier for everybody
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| Vali |
Posted on 16-12-2014 18:05
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Isn't Clarke missing on your list? |
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 16-12-2014 19:50
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Silvio: I agree. And believe me, nothing more than enquiries have been made.
Vali: Indeed he is
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 17-12-2014 08:56
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I'm getting a bit annoyed that it always comes back to the same few people breaking the rules.
So you ask if you're allowed not to upgrade riders in the other thread, and Matthews is missing from your list. There's no reason not to give a free upgrade to a rider unless you already have a deal for him and you don't want to give the guy receiving Matthews to get an advantage (which is pretty lame by itself, in my opinion).
Next I get a PM from knockout that you are still making pre-transferdeals, and guess what, it was involving Matthews. And then we see these posts in your HQ. I need some time to think on how to deal with this.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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