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Project: Africa | Wait, what?
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| Heine |
Posted on 04-05-2015 18:10
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Some riders look interesting here, you should expect a call ;-)
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 06-05-2015 19:40
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Riders Looking for Greener Pastures?
Documents were found left behind in a conference room at the Stellenbosch team office by cleaning staff - luckily by an enthusiastic cycling fan. In these documents certain plans about some riders' 2015 season were revealed. After a season of valuable experience gained at PCT level, team manager aidanvn13 feels that some riders will need to compete at a higher level if they are to improve. Last season Johann Rabie and Jacques Janse van Rensburg both spent their time at Pro Tour team Wikipedia and have since returned with valuable experience for 2015. Rumour has it there are some others who would like to follow a similar path this season.
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| 2015 Level Gain: | 3 -> ~4.80 | | Specialisation: | Stage Racer |
| Songezo Jim | |
| 2015 Level Gain: | 4 -> 4.100 | | Specialisation: | Climber |
 | Metkel Kiflay | |
| 2015 Level Gain: | 4 -> 4.100 | | Specialisation: | Time Trialer |
 | Heiko Redecker | |
| 2015 Level Gain: | 4 -> 4.100 | | Specialisation: | Sprinter |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 06-05-2015 23:20
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We here at Eddie Stobart Pro Cycling may be interested when the transfer season gets underway  |
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| roturn |
Posted on 06-05-2015 23:38
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sutty68 wrote:
We here at Eddie Stobart Pro Cycling may be interested when the transfer season gets underway
I didn't know, you are riding in the Pro Tour next season.  |
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| beagle |
Posted on 06-05-2015 23:40
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sutty68 wrote:
We here at Eddie Stobart Pro Cycling may be interested when the transfer season gets underway
It looks like you didn´t read the whole news
EDIT: Zabel´d
Edited by beagle on 06-05-2015 23:40
Manager of Polar in Man-Game
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 07-05-2015 00:24
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Oooooops, totally mis-read it  |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 07-05-2015 06:33
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Meintjes,hmm, could be a nice GT super domestique.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 08-05-2015 19:11
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We are happy to report that renewals went very well for us. No unplanned releases and no riders we wanted to keep felt offended by our wage offers. Of course, we could have gotten away with offering some riders less, but we would've only ended up saving a total of about 80k. We've actually got a few guys available for sale who will poke interests from CT, PCT, and PT!
 Renewed | Rider | Wage | Best Stat | Available |  | Cherif Abdallah | 50 000 | 78Sp, 76Ac | Yes | | | John-Lee Augustyn | 120 000 | 77Mo, 75Hi | No | | | Tyler Day | 50 000 | 76Sp,77Ac | No | | | Dylan Girdlestone | 50 000 | 74Mo | No |  | Gasore Hategeka | 180 000 | 77Hi | No | | | Jacques van Rensburg | 50 000 | 75Mo | No | | | Songezo Jim | 50 000 | 73Mo, 70Hi | Loan | | | Metkel Kiflay | 50 000 | 74TT, 75Pr | Loan |  | Saulo Lay | 100 000 | 79Sp, 81Ac | Yes |  | Roman Maksimov | 140 000 | 81Sp, 85Ac | Yes | | | Louis Meintjes | 75 000 | 75Mo, 73Hi | Loan | | | Valens Ndayisenga | 50 000 | 73Mo | No |  | Yves Ngue Ngock | 50 000 | 74Hi | No | | | Adrien Niyonshuti | 55 000 | 75Mo | No | | | Johann Rabie | 50 000 | 75Hi | No | | | Heiko Redecker | 50 000 | 75Sp, 70Hi | Loan | | | Meron Russom | 50 000 | 74Mo, 70TT | Loan | | | Costa Seibeb | 50 000 | 71Hi, 70Mo | No | | | Willie Smit | 50 000 | 70Fl, 70Hi | No | | | Jay Thomson | 50 000 | 74TT, 73Hi | No |
*See this post regarding CV's for loan riders.
**Some riders are labelled as unavailable - but anyone can be bought for the right price!
 Released to Free Agency | Ben Youcef Abdallah | | | Calvin Beneke |  | Joseph Gichora | | | Stefan Ihlenfeldt | | | JC Nel |  | Héctor Hugo Rangel | | | Francisco José Terciado | | | Christoff van Heerden | | | Martin Wesemann |
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 14-05-2015 21:52
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Moving away from sprinting, we had to depart with 3 key figures in that department, namely Maksimov, Lay and Abdallah. We would like to thank Abdallah, the Egyptian NC RR & TT champion, in particular for his loyal service. He will be missed in 2015, but don't be surprised if we chase him again next transfer season! After a rather rocky deal with Dan Craven, we would like to thank Eritel for coming to the rescue and buying Kiflay for a generous sum. We hope the young national champion will feel right at home. And an extended thanks to Quickstep and Red Bull for their contribution to developing African talent!
Riders Leaving | Rider | Wage | | 2015 Team | | | Roman Maksimov | 140 000 |  | Movistar - US Postal | | | Saulo Lay | 100 000 |  | Pokerstars.com | | | Cherif Abdallah | 50 000 |  | In-n-Out Cycling | | | Metkel Kiflay | 50 000 |  | Eritel - Sonatrach | | | Louis Meintjes | LOAN |  | Quickstep | | | Songezo Jim | LOAN |  | Red Bull - Huawei | | | Heiko Redecker | LOAN | | Red Bull - Huawei | | | Meron Russom | LOAN | | Red Bull - Huawei |
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We are happy to announce that we've managed to secure our 2 biggest targets for transfer season: Eastman and Craven! Neither were easily come by, but we got there in the end. We are also delighted to have signed some friends for our American in Stetina and Caldwell while strengthening our South African contingent with a long-awaited Hoffman and Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg. Jacques Janse van Rensburg (not related to Reinhardt) and Johann Rabie join us after some valuable PT experience.
New Riders for 2015 | Rider | Wage | Main Stats | | 2014 Team |  | Blake Caldwell | 50 000 | 75TT, 74Pr |  | Heineken-Cal Giant | | | Ryan Eastman | 450 000 | 80Mo, 74TT | | Heineken-Cal Giant | | | Peter Stetina | 90 000 | 78Mo, 76Ft | | Heineken-Cal Giant | | | Dan Craven | 150 000 | 78Hi, 75TT |  | Venchi-Ferranti | | | Nolan Hoffman | 175 000 | 76Fl, 78Sp |  | Metinvest-Emirates | | | Jacques van Rensburg* | 50 000 | 75Mo, 73Hi |  | Wikipedia | | | Reinhardt van Rensburg | 110 000 | 78TT, 78Pr | | Wikipedia | | | Johann Rabie* | 50 000 | 75Hi, 70TT | | Wikipedia |
*Returning from loan in 2014
The squad seems to be taking shape and we are yet to conclude our transfers. We still have one or two interesting deals in the pipeline which will no doubt bolster things up even further. Things are looking on track for a Top 15 performance and a bounce-back from an awful year!
Finally, a word of thanks to those managers who we dealt with so far. You've been very kind and generous - I also appreciate all the "gentlemen's agreements" that were put in place when certain deals were made. It's been a pleasure conducting business with you all.
beagle, Avin Wargunnson, Sykkel_Freak, Mresuperstar, SportingNonsense, Alakagom, maxime86, Smowz.
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Spoiler I meant to include all the managers who I dealt with. Sorry if I forgot anyone! 
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 14-05-2015 21:56
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Loving your moves so far. Really do.
I might end up on that list of managers, too. But that we will see soon
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 14-05-2015 22:04
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tsmoha wrote:
Loving your moves so far. Really do.
I might end up on that list of managers, too. But that we will see soon
Thanks! Won't be setting the points log on fire and neither do I expect Eastman to over-perform in PCT with so many climbers, but I think with the current guys (and hopeful additions) we can ensure a constant trickle of points.
I certainly wish you get on that list and sooner, rather than later!
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 14-05-2015 22:07
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I guess we'll be seeing quite a lot of each other during the season, given how similar Marquez and Beastman are.
Looks like it's been a good transfer season for you, Top 15 goal should be achievable. The one thing I don't fully understand is why you pawned all three sprinters off, leaving Hoffman leadout-less. Any reason for that?
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 14-05-2015 22:14
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@Dippo: I'm sure we'll see plenty of each other.
Lots of reasons for the sprinters sale:
- $$$CASH$$$
- Moving my squad away from sprinting focus
- Hoffman will never be rated as "best" sprinter by PCM AI as there will always be 79+ guys of which only 2 or 3 will have sprint trains made. He will feature best in hilly-flat races and flat-hilly races where leadout men won't be able to keep up.
- I feel my other signings (completed and in the process) will be more valuable/consistent point scorers.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 15-05-2015 13:53
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Hoffman looking to get back to winning ways
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Hoffman has been around in the MG sphere for quite a long time now, but has never had the opportunity to ride on an African team. That has all changed after Project: Africa managed to come to an agreement with Metinvest. Nolan has been a feature in sprints throughout his career, but his most memorable season came in 2013 when he turned the tables to win his home tour, the Tour of South Africa on a rather hilly parcours. 2014 was a bit of a disappointment compared to the previous year, but Nolan still managed to rack up some good results albeit without a win. However, he hopes to return to his 2013 form after newly gained motivation courtesy of a change of teams.
Hoffman winning stage 3 of the 2013 Tour of South Africa.
A strong showing at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 15-05-2015 20:10
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George Bennett Signs for Africa!
We are delighted to anounce that we've secured the transfer of young Kiwi talent George Bennett. He comes directly from Oz Cycling Project after their recent promotion. Not content with filling a domestique's role on a PT team, Bennett was willing to stay at CT level as a part-time leader. Although Steele von Hoff was originally meant to join us, we opted to swop his place with Bennett.
We feel that Bennett has gained enough experience in recent seasons to perform at his best level. He'll be representing us in various races where Eastman is absent and should be capable of some solid top 10 performances. Thanks to tsmoha for the swift dealings!
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 | George Bennet | 140 000 | 78Mo, 76Hi |  | Oz Cycling Project |
| Fl | Mo | Hi | TT | St | Rs | Rc | Co | Sp | Ac | Fi | DH | Pr | | 67 | 78 | 76 | 65 | 75 | 74 | 79 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 55 | 63 | 65 |
Bennet on his way to a 7th overall in his home race, Tour of Southland.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 15-05-2015 20:12
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Will miss him, but felt we had to let him go 
Definitely a nice addition for you. Hope he will have a few races as leader. I know a few, where he could do well
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| SotD |
Posted on 15-05-2015 20:26
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Brilliant rider. Well done
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 16-05-2015 06:56
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@tsmoha: it's just one of those transfers that you need to do in the transfer season.
I was planning to follow a Berhane template for Bennett and your suggestion just reinforced this.
SotD: Thanks. I hope he'll be able to outperform some of those pure climbers with low hill stats.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 16-05-2015 07:41
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quality signing aidan but he comes with a price tag. i am with you that a nice mt/hl combo is always a good ground for results. also nice signing in hoffman (love the pcs pic)
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 16-05-2015 08:34
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Great signing with Bennett. Quite similar to Kwiatek, so I can see both I them competing in races such as Eritrea with mountains and hills. Hope him and your other signings can get you up into the top half, it's looking good for you at the moment. |
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