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| Christer |
Posted on 12-01-2012 21:56
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CrueTrue wrote:
Euskaltel cuts its ties to the Basque region, according to some sources. Instead, it will become a "traditional", corporate team.
End of an era.
if this is correct, it's a sad day. I liked the team philosophy.
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 12-01-2012 21:58
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| kumazan |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:02
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CrueTrue wrote:
Euskaltel cuts its ties to the Basque region, according to some sources. Instead, it will become a "traditional", corporate team.
End of an era.
Shit. If there's one team in the current trend of pseudo-national teams I like it's Euskaltel. It'll be sad to see that team lose its identity, but I guess it was unsustainable in the WT era. Really sad news. 
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:12
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Alakagom wrote:
FreitasPCM wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Vuelta al Algarve
Really...? 
Anyway, interesting calendar. Would be great to see a good performance from him in Italy.
Well obviously its Volta ao Algarve, but I was in a hurry writing 
Yea, Siutsou is designated leader for Sky at Giro, but you never know so Henao might be a co leader. Should be great watching him. Also Sky is going for stage hunting in Giro, so expect Henao not going for GC rather than stages/ KoM. They also likely to bring Appollonio, Cavedish and Swift from what it looks so far, along Thomas. Dowsett likely to debut too, so the train will look great 
I'm not mad though, just tired of seeing our races being referred as Vueltas.
Sad news about Euskaltel, was one of the teams I really liked for their rider choices. :/ |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:14
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Came here to post just that.
It's big news, but I prefer the team this way. I've always though regionalism and nationalism are stupid.
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| lagetcher |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:23
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kumazan wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Euskaltel cuts its ties to the Basque region, according to some sources. Instead, it will become a "traditional", corporate team.
End of an era.
Shit. If there's one team in the current trend of pseudo-national teams I like it's Euskaltel. It'll be sad to see that team lose its identity, but I guess it was unsustainable in the WT era. Really sad news.
Yep, that's a big shame, especially with the wealth of talent the Basque country is producing right now.
I've always really liked Euskaltel, I guess because they are so different from all the other top teams. Antón's win in Bilbao last year ranks as one of my personal favourite cycling moments. |
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| cunego59 |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:48
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lagetcher wrote:
kumazan wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Euskaltel cuts its ties to the Basque region, according to some sources. Instead, it will become a "traditional", corporate team.
End of an era.
Shit. If there's one team in the current trend of pseudo-national teams I like it's Euskaltel. It'll be sad to see that team lose its identity, but I guess it was unsustainable in the WT era. Really sad news.
Yep, that's a big shame, especially with the wealth of talent the Basque country is producing right now.
Well, I guess "cutting the ties" won't mean to abandon the Basque Country. I guess they'll still focus on that region. It just won't be exclusive anymore. On the one hand, that sure is another tradition falling apart but imho, it could also have its upsides. I mean, wouldn't it be even worse for cycling in the Basque country if Euskaltel lost its WT-spot sometime in the future because of the strict focus? Plus, the local talents could benefit from riding with experienced foreign riders. Just some thoughts.
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| Roman |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:52
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Well, I really hope Euskaltel will at least signing only Spanish riders. I would really hate to see for example Roger Hammond (I have nothing againgst him!) in their orange jersey..
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| kumazan |
Posted on 12-01-2012 22:57
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issoisso wrote:
Came here to post just that.
It's big news, but I prefer the team this way. I've always though regionalism and nationalism are stupid.
Agreed on the nationalism thing (I'd add harmful as well), but I'm not so sure I prefer the team this way. Their philosophy made the team unique, special. It was easy to feel empathy for them. Now they are just a team like the rest.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 12-01-2012 23:09
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Roman wrote:
Well, I really hope Euskaltel will at least signing only Spanish riders. I would really hate to see for example Roger Hammond (I have nothing againgst him!) in their orange jersey..
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 13-01-2012 06:37
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Roman wrote:
Well, I really hope Euskaltel will at least signing only Spanish riders. I would really hate to see for example Roger Hammond (I have nothing againgst him!) in their orange jersey..
About one fourth of the Basque Country is actually in France, hence Romain Sicard, Pierre Cazaux being at Euskaltel, for example. |
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| lagetcher |
Posted on 13-01-2012 13:19
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cunego59 wrote:
lagetcher wrote:
kumazan wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Euskaltel cuts its ties to the Basque region, according to some sources. Instead, it will become a "traditional", corporate team.
End of an era.
Shit. If there's one team in the current trend of pseudo-national teams I like it's Euskaltel. It'll be sad to see that team lose its identity, but I guess it was unsustainable in the WT era. Really sad news.
Yep, that's a big shame, especially with the wealth of talent the Basque country is producing right now.
Well, I guess "cutting the ties" won't mean to abandon the Basque Country. I guess they'll still focus on that region. It just won't be exclusive anymore. On the one hand, that sure is another tradition falling apart but imho, it could also have its upsides. I mean, wouldn't it be even worse for cycling in the Basque country if Euskaltel lost its WT-spot sometime in the future because of the strict focus? Plus, the local talents could benefit from riding with experienced foreign riders. Just some thoughts.
I guess so. And with external funding they can probably hang onto their better riders like they were unable to do with Castroviejo. |
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| Wilier |
Posted on 13-01-2012 15:53
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At least this will make PCM a bit more realistic with transfers, right.
I don't think the team will change much. They'll only sign a couple of non-basque riders, it's not like they're going to become a whole different team.
I do hope their jersey doesn't change too much.
Edited by Wilier on 13-01-2012 15:53
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 13-01-2012 16:18
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Anybody that missed or couldn't watch OPQS presentation, it's on their website now.
Quite nice presentation, miles better than RSNT one. Love the Chavanel - Pineau combo in their room, hilarious at times
The beginning is in Belgian, but later it's full English, rider's innterviews with almost all the riders in English too etc.
https://www.omegap...streaming/
Edited by Alakagom on 13-01-2012 16:18
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| kumazan |
Posted on 13-01-2012 16:42
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Alakagom wrote:
Anybody that missed or couldn't watch OPQS presentation, it's on their website now.
Quite nice presentation, miles better than RSNT one. Love the Chavanel - Pineau combo in their room, hilarious at times
The beginning is in Belgian, but later it's full English, rider's innterviews with almost all the riders in English too etc.
https://www.omegap...streaming/
Say wuuuuut?
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 13-01-2012 16:43
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kumazan wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Anybody that missed or couldn't watch OPQS presentation, it's on their website now.
Quite nice presentation, miles better than RSNT one. Love the Chavanel - Pineau combo in their room, hilarious at times
The beginning is in Belgian, but later it's full English, rider's innterviews with almost all the riders in English too etc.
https://www.omegap...streaming/
Say wuuuuut?
I failed again not remembering that Belgium doesn't have its own language really. I suppose its French then ?
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 13-01-2012 16:45
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Alakagom wrote:
kumazan wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Anybody that missed or couldn't watch OPQS presentation, it's on their website now.
Quite nice presentation, miles better than RSNT one. Love the Chavanel - Pineau combo in their room, hilarious at times
The beginning is in Belgian, but later it's full English, rider's innterviews with almost all the riders in English too etc.
https://www.omegap...streaming/
Say wuuuuut?
I failed again not remembering that Belgium doesn't have its own language really. I suppose its French then ?
No, it's Dutch.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 13-01-2012 16:49
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fcancellara wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
kumazan wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Anybody that missed or couldn't watch OPQS presentation, it's on their website now.
Quite nice presentation, miles better than RSNT one. Love the Chavanel - Pineau combo in their room, hilarious at times
The beginning is in Belgian, but later it's full English, rider's innterviews with almost all the riders in English too etc.
https://www.omegap...streaming/
Say wuuuuut?
I failed again not remembering that Belgium doesn't have its own language really. I suppose its French then ?
No, it's Dutch.
Well at least I will know that for future
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 13-01-2012 16:53
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 13-01-2012 17:21
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