Ah, not had internet the last 48 hours so hadn't got around to the other divisions yet, thought it was older news that I missed judging by others reactions. It will be a shame to see the team go as it's uniqueness and the way it has helped develop the continent to a level where it became more viable for the other African teams to first exist then overtake them is something that very few other MG teams have managed, (arguably Meiji and OZ as the other standouts in that regard off the top of my head)
That said I am already looking forward to watching the bidding wars on Berhane and Kudus when we hit free agency.
knockout wrote:
Great to see Xero promoting too. Despite somehow correctly predicting them finishing 6th i failed quite horribly with the evaluation of individual riders. Absolutely didnt see the huge season by Roux coming - in hindsight, probably because of a horrible 2017 season. I also overrated all three of their good climbers. I like jandals starting situation for next season a lot as they have good lieutenants & depth in place already and only need to add new leaders.
I think the calendar () and crashes didn't help my climbers but you're correct there I guess. I hope I can get said leaders and stay up, thanks for the confidence
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant." [ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT] Xero Racing
A good season by Repsol retirement homes. They risked quite a lot in an attempt to promote immediately and signed a lot of aging riders already in their declines but they will be rewarded with disband promotion thanks to a blazing Valls. It will be interesting to see how they will act in transfers as they will likely leave renewals with less riders than Evonik due to retirements or new evaluations after declines. I hope Aquarius is prepared for a busy transfer window.
Tbh it wasn't in my plan to promote already this season The idea was to find a rider who could achieve all my goals and attack the CT title in 2018 with already a top rider and huge budget because goals done. With 5/5 on goals this season, my 2018 budget will be good i guess
My current plan for renewals is to be with only 7 riders ahead of the transfer season, with Gilbert and Cunego having a chance to add to that number if they agree for a 50k wage (i currently own only 12 riders, 11 with Valverde retiring).
And about if i am prepared for a busy transfer window? Well, i've been planning next transfer season since the season got to April/May You just need to ask Jandal if that's true
) and crashes didn't help my climbers but you're correct there I guess. I hope I can get said leaders and stay up, thanks for the confidence 
