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Team CSC-Orbea {2014}
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 11-03-2014 17:27
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We'll see each other here and there this racing season. I actually don't look forward to facing you in the mountains as I've got this feeling you'll have mean climbing machine come end of transfers  Maybe if I sign one of the climbers I have in mind I might irritate you a little. On the other hand, I look forward to face Maksimov (if he happens to be in CSC - Orbea colours) 
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| Kami |
Posted on 11-03-2014 17:38
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All 4 of the same bands. So we'll be meeting each other a lot, and it probably won't stop with just the HC races. It was to be expected though, as we're both heavily favoring the mountains.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 11-03-2014 23:13
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| Country | Name | Age | Wage | AVG | Top Stats |  | David Abal | 28 | € 500,000 | 78 | MO:81/TT:77 | | Igor Anton | 31 | € 290,000 | 77 | MO:79/HL:74 |  | Rui Costa | 28 | € 285,000 | 75 | HL:76/TT:76 |  | Roman Maksimov | 26 | € 165,000 | 74 | SP:81/ACC:84 | | Sergio Barrio | 27 | € 60,000 | 73 | HL:79 | | Omar Fraile | 24 | € 55,000 | 72 | TT:74/MO:71 | | Marcos Altur | 21 | € 60,000 | 71 | CO:75/HL:68 | | Eloy Teruel | 32 | € 50,000 | 70 | SP:77/ACC:73 | | Ramon Domene | 24 | € 50,000 | 70 | CO:71/SP:70 | | Carlos Verona | 22 | € 50,000 | 68 | TT:72 | | Rafael Silva | 24 | € 50,000 | 68 | SP:71/HL:68 | | Jesus Merino Criado | 27 | € 50,000 | 66 | SP:72/FIGHTER:80 | | Daniel Ruiz | 24 | € 50,000 | 65 | CO:68 |
 Serafin Jose Blanco |  Olivier Kaisen |  Ivan Basso | | Koldo Gil | Constantino Zaballa | Teodorico Usandizaga | | Juan Gelabert | Eduardo Ardaiz |
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 12-03-2014 16:28
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The Transfer Period is closing in fast so here at CSC-Orbea
we decided to provide an in-depth look at the cyclists
we are putting on the Transfer Market this season.
Take a look!
David Abal
28 Years Old : € 500,000 : 36th PCT Individual Standings
Abal winning the opening prologue of the Sibiu Tour.
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 68 | 81 | 70 | 77 | 74 | 77 | 76 | 61 | 58 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 77 |
David Abal was brought in last season to be our team leader and MO captain. Although he gave it everything he had, in the end he always fell short to Thomas Dekker and Rein Taaramäe. The good news is both of them when back to the Pro Tour, the bad news is Beñat Intxausti is the new man to beat in the PCT. Here at CSC-Orbea we want to win, and having learned our lesson last season, we are looking to upgrade David Abal to get an even better climber (preferable from Spain or Portugal).
We want to swap riders but if that fails we will entertain cash offers.
Igor Anton
31 Years Old : € 290,000 : 100th PCT Individual Standings
Anton showing off his good form in the 3rd week of the Tour of America.
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 69 | 79 | 74 | 71 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 51 | 53 | 77 | 75 | 62 | 71 |
Anton was our team leader and captain when the team was founded back in 2012. In the two seasons he has been with the team he has used up a majority of his race days trying to win the PCT GT Tour of America. But, to no avail (2nd and 3rd). This year saw a majority of the big mountain races be taken by David Abal leaving Anton frustrated with his role on the team. He is looking for new challenges, but with his reasonable low wage could be enough for the team to hold onto him.
We want respectable cash offers, but would consider a rider swap.
Rui Costa
28 Years Old : € 285,000 : 25th PCT Individual Standings
Costa winning the 2013 Taldykorgan GP.
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 70 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 61 | 69 | 72 | 66 | 63 | 76 |
Costa was our co-captain in 2012 and hilly mentor for Barrio in 2013. He is gutsy, likes to sprint, and can time trial. Three things very few riders in the man-game can say they can do. He is the all-time leader in wins here at CSC-Orbea with 4 (yes... that is rather pathetic). That's why we feel it might be time to move on. He is a consistent point scoring in the hills and a Portuguese legend so it's going to be hard to say goodbye.
We currently think a rider swap to the Pro Tour is the only option,
but we will look at the cash offers before making that decision final.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 16-03-2014 10:41
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The first few days of the transfer season have been eventful for CSC-Orbea.
There is a new shift of leadership roles behind David Abal, they are:
Francisco Ventoso
32 Years Old : € 360,000 : 19th PCT Individual Standings
From Prio-Porto for Rui Costa and 50k
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 75 | 66 | 76 | 60 | 77 | 72 | 77 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 57 | 62 | 60 |
 José Serpa
From La Vie Claire for 300k.
Juan José Cobo
From Lotto – Australia Post for 250k.
David De la Fuente
From Lotto – Australia Post for 200k.
Igor Anton on his Way Out
To Aker - MOT for Hector D. Nevado, David Livramento, JJ Rojas Gil, and 300k.
 Current Squad
We will keep you updated with more info as they transfer season continues.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 17-03-2014 13:00
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Egoitz Garcia
28 Years Old : € 70,000 : 4.100 EXP
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 71 | 64 | 70 | 61 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 63 |
Rafael Silva ---> Bonsucro
80,000 euros ---> Bonsucro
Bonsucro will pay all [50,000 euros] of Rafael Silva's wage
Clause: Bonsucro will ensure Rafael Silva has at least 1 race day.
Carlos Verona ---> Euskaltel-Bavaria
120,000 euros ---> Euskaltel-Bavaria
Euskaltel-Bavaria will pay all [50,000] of Carlos Verona's wage.
Clause: Euskaltel-Bavaria ensures Carlos Verona gets at least 1 race day.
 Daniel Hoelgaard
21 Years Old : € 80,000 : 3.01 EXP
From Aker-MOT / Clause: Reach Level 4.00
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 71 | 69 | 72 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 64 |
Current Squad
We will keep you updated with more info as they transfer season continues.
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| The Rider |
Posted on 17-03-2014 13:05
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After doing some good business with CSC - Orbea, Bonsucro wish CSC - Orbea all the best for the upcoming season and we will be keeping a close eye on the team.
After a few difficult seasons for the team we have a strong feeling that 2014 will be a good year for your lot. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 17-03-2014 13:07
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Altur 
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 17-03-2014 13:17
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TheManxMissile wrote:
Altur
Funny you keep complaining about Altur but I haven't received an offer for him.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 17-03-2014 15:50
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Assembling the Mountain Train
A few more hours have passed and we have a couple more transfers to present.
Rubén Plaza
34 Years Old : € 200,000 : 38th PCT Individual Standings
From Prio-Porto for 575k.
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 71 | 77 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 55 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 65 | 77 |
Roman Maksimov on his Way Out
To Project: Africa for 650k.
Current Squad
We will keep you updated with more info as they transfer season continues.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 17-03-2014 18:56
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Two more Spanish climbers have been added to the CSC-Orbea squad!
Manuel Lloret
33 Years Old : € 120,000 : 95th PT Individual Standings
From Lotto - Cervélo for 475k.
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 72 | 76 | 73 | 75 | 71 | 69 | 73 | 53 | 59 | 66 | 72 | 66 | 75 |
Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 69 | 74 | 75 | 65 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 50 | 64 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 65 |
Current Squad
We will keep you updated with more info as they transfer season continues.
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 17-03-2014 18:57
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I have a feeling we'll clash... A lot of times. |
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| Rin |
Posted on 17-03-2014 18:59
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The old Bianchi 2012 gang still united in a team 
 Team Bianchi - 2012 Man-Game ProContinental Tour Champions
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| Kami |
Posted on 17-03-2014 19:02
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You've got a nice team for the mountains this year. I think you have the oldest average team in the game though , so you'll have some rebuilding to do next year. But it should definitely pay off this year.
I'll see you in the mountains!
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| SotD |
Posted on 17-03-2014 19:04
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I don't really know why, but I really like Ruben Plaza at this level. You have a very nice team...
A lot of aging stars, but Fraile will be very nice in the future.
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 17-03-2014 19:07
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It is an interesting tactic to sign all the climbers who have had stat decreases. Let's see if it pays off for you
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 19-03-2014 22:51
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Like the heading says, our 2014 transfer season is over. Our final signing:
Francisco Anton Martin
26 Years Old : € 95,000 : 4.100 EXP
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 70 | 66 | 68 | 60 | 73 | 69 | 73 | 58 | 76 | 76 | 66 | 64 | 60 |
2014 Team CSC-Orbea
Average - Age: 28.76 / AVG: 72.03
Members From Orginal 2012 Squad:
Eloy Teruel, Carlos Verona (On Loan)
Members Back From 2013 Squad: 7
New Members Brought In: 13 (Including 1 Loan-In)
We feel this squad is capable of great things and can turn our program around.
The veteran core should lead us to great heights and beyond.
2014 is Team CSC-Orbea's year.
From the bottom of the PCT standings to the top.
The Comeback Is On!
Wait, I'm On The Wrong Thread.
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| fintas |
Posted on 20-03-2014 11:53
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It will be difficult to beat your team in the mountains. Just think, you and I will have problems next year due to the age of our best cyclists.
And by the way on average we have very similar teams:
My team- Average - Age: 28.1 / AVG: 72.01
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| Smowz |
Posted on 20-03-2014 13:14
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OK CSC are now up there as one of the top PCT squads (with Quickstep) - mre what a turnaround.
Abal could be the new Kritskiy there is always one or two stage racers who dominate things in the Continental ranks and I think he could one of them.
Superb depth of climbing riders and some versatility with Ventoso as well (who was excellent last year for Prio) . Going to follow this teams year with interest.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 23-03-2014 12:57
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In our last update we thought our transfer was over. Turns out it wasn't.
Eloy Teruel on His Way Out
The legacy of Travis Newton will live on after the conclusion of The Comeback.
Travis' blog was awarded the best one-rider story of the year in 2013.
His reward? The popular website based a fictional cyclist off him! A true legend.
Newton may not have been the best cyclist, but surely the most influential.
 Taylor Newton
26 Years Old : € 50,000 : 4.100 EXP
| FL | MO | HI | TT | STA | RES | REC | COB | SP | ACC | FT | DH | PL | | 66 | 70 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 67 | 57 | 64 | 69 | 64 | 75 | 69 |
2014 Team CSC-Orbea
Here at Team CSC-Orbea we honor legends.
When we were founded we brought back Carlos Sastre and Ivan Basso.
In 2013, Basso remained on our roster while Sastre retired a CSC member.
Now in 2014, Basso is expected to retire so we needed a new legend.
Newton isn't your traditional legend though, he is The Legend.
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