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The Oz Cycling Project #PCT14
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| Scorchio |
Posted on 11-03-2014 21:28
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That's a really cool image, and I've been enjoying the retrospective articles. Good luck for the new season (except for in the occasional [c1] race where we pitch up!  ).
Edited by Scorchio on 11-03-2014 21:28
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| roturn |
Posted on 11-03-2014 21:39
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Nice to see one of my images there. 
Was really a nice shot even though I think you were outsprinted in the end? |
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Posted on 22-11-2024 18:38
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 11-03-2014 21:47
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Thanks, Scorchio! Glad you are enjoying the articles and of course good luck to you, too! Even in the races where we might meet us face-to-face 
roturn wrote:
Nice to see one of my images there.
Was really a nice shot even though I think you were outsprinted in the end?
Forgot to give the credits to you Yes, outsprinted! Kaschechkin took the line honours with Peraud missing out on the win quite close. Jiao fell a few seconds behind. Still a nice stage for Oz
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 12-03-2014 11:43
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The transfer season is soon to be started and so it's finally time to reveal The Oz Cycling's renewals results. As already been rumoured, we now can confirm that Michael Rogers and Alex Rasmussen will leave the team off free agency: both asked for too much money. With our team focussing on upgrading other terrains than timetrials, we didn't feel Rogers would need to be on the roster for a high wage. We may be after him in the transfers though.
Oz's premium professional Jack Bobridge did receive a huge upgrade on this wage, something we ain't too happy about. But we're sure he will be worth this money. Our veterans Giovanni Visconti and Matthew Lloyd extened their contracts as well, but both may be up for grabs with only good offers being made though.
As said before, George Bennett's future with The Oz ain't garantueed, same goes for some other manager's favorites. Bennett though is certainly the biggest name facing an interesting transfers period.
Explanation of icons in the plan
 | Staying |  | Swap deal only |  | Only leaving for very good offers | | Listening to good offers |  | Listening to any offers |
| Post-Renewals Roster 2014 | | | | | | | Rider | Wage | Offers/Destination |  Jack Bobridge | 350.000 | |  Giovanni Visconti | 160.000 | | | Matthew Lloyd | 140.000 | |  George Bennett | 115.000 | |  Pengda Jiao | 80.000 | | | Damion Drapac | 70.000 | | | Michael Ford | 65.000 | | | Shaun Lewis | 65.000 | | | Luke Durbridge | 60.000 | Loan (PT) | | Miles Olman | 55.000 | | | Wen Hao Li | 55.000 | Loan (PT) | | William Ford | 50.000 | |  Kin-San Wu | 50.000 | | | Simon Gerrans | 50.000 | |  Sonomtseren Delgerbayar | 50.000 | |  Félix Emilio Besada | 50.000 | | | Adam Phelan | 50.000 | Loan (CT/PT) | | Tom Scully | 50.000 | | | King Lok Cheung | 50.000 | | | Libin Chen | 50.000 | | | Ethan Kimmince | 50.000 | Loan (CT) | | Adrian Laidler | 50.000 | | | | | | Released | | | | | | | Michael Rogers | | |  Alex Rasmussen | | |  Jean-Christophe Peraud | | | | Baden Cooke | | | | Glenn O'Shea | | |  Roman Kilun | | |
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| SotD |
Posted on 12-03-2014 12:20
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Team Festina is looking to strengthen their TTT setup, and should be immensely keen on signing Luke Durbridge on a one year loan deal and looks to stretch out their hand to a team they have previously had some nice deals with, concerning riders such as Wen Hao Li and Damion Drapac.
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 12-03-2014 13:55
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Your definetelly getting a contact from Mobil agents regarding Emilio Besada. |
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 12-03-2014 20:22
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@SotD: We certainly did not forget the previous deals between Festina and Oz, so we will keep your interest in mind! In the end, both Durbridge and Li just need the right deal to max out.
@Mig: As said before, we fancy the opportunity for Besada to join a team like your's!
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 12-03-2014 20:52
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Ooh Rogers released 
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| Smowz |
Posted on 12-03-2014 22:22
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Simply red bull senses competition between ourselves and Festina over the services of Luke durbridge. Likewise we would be more than happy to bring in wen Hao li of course we would wish to discuss things further when transfer season starts.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 13-03-2014 09:32
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@Cycleman: Yes. But he's still on our list of possible targets
@Smowzy: I may repeat myself, but of course we really appreciate the good relationship between Oz and SRB! Bobridge did enjoy his stint at your team so much that he felt like asking for a huge wage would be a good thing  On a more serious note, we like what you did with Bennett and also Durbridge may ask for returning to good ol' Smowzy. We will most probably in talks soon
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 16-03-2014 19:47
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First riders join The Oz - first big news to be announced soon
Like every year, The Oz tried to grab at least one or two managers' "personal favorites" off the free agent market. And like last year (with Mongolian fighter Delgerbayar), we are happy to announce Alex Wohler as one of our first signings!
Wohler, 22 years old Australian, might not be the biggest talent ever seen, but the management loves his potential (77 Flat, 76 TT, 85 Fight) and will definitely do it's best to develop him - first step: loan to Privatbank - Nemiroff (PCT), where he will (hopefully) race a couple of C2-races.
The Oz also signed Chinese Zhihui Jiang (future 77 Sprint, 78 Prologue) and Aussie Jack Anderson (74 TT). While Jiang will spend his first pro season in the CT (Siam Cement - Lenovo), Anderson may be play his main strength in some TTs for the Oz this year.
It's been some busy days in terms of loan deals and transfers, we will keep you updated with the most notable moves (like Lloyd leaving our team) in the next couple of days!
| Rider (Age) | Key stats | Potential | | Alex Wohler (22) | 70 FL, 80 FI | 77 FL, 76 TT | | Zhihui Jiang (20) | 68 SP, 71 PRL | 77 SP, 78 PRL | | Jack Anderson (27) | 74 TT |
Alex Wohler comes off the Australian domestic cycling scene and will be loaned out immediately..
Joining The Oz from the same team (Budget) like Wohler, Anderson may strengthen the team in possible TTTs..
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 16-03-2014 19:50
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Like the new signings, hopefully a few more good ones to come. Also nice to see you avoid Ewan
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 16-03-2014 21:03
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TheManxMissile wrote:
Also nice to see you avoid Ewan
I didn't even shortlist him Definitely expected him to go for a higher wage though, but have fun. He should be worth the waiting
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 17-03-2014 11:03
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Goss joins Oz - Giacoppo added to sprint train
The Oz Cycling Project is proud to announce our first "big fish" in the transfer season 2014: premium sprinter Matthew Goss joined the team in a blockbuster deal worth 1,8million euros plus our loanees Durbridge and Li! Even though he will be one of several top sprinters in the PCT this year, we're still confident for him to score us good points.
The 28 years old Aussie comes off an impressive title-campaign with US based PT-team Wikipedia, where he was one of the keys (56th in the Individual Rankings) to make the team winning the PT-crown in style. The Oz is happy to see our future TT-specialists Durbridge and Li racing for such a strong team next season.
Our next transfer deal saw Anthony Giacoppo joining The Oz in order to be a main part of Gossy's sprint train (wherever he "needs" one). The sprinter, who joined the ManGame last year (riding for Risa-Ergon), used to be a well-known and quite succesful rider in Australia's domestic cycling scene and we're happy to have him on board now.
| Rider (Age) | Key stats | Wage | | Matthew Goss (28) | 82 SP, 81 REC, 74 FL | 245,000€ | | Anthony Giacoppo (28) | 77 SP, 75 ACC | 80,000€ |
After already been targeted last season, Gossy finally joined the team, where he belongs to!
Giacoppo has the skills to be the final leadout for Goss.. and may even get a chance to go for stages on his own..
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 17-03-2014 11:07
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I expect some nice battles between Goss and Vatomme ( and all the other sprinters :L ) Good signing for you!
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 17-03-2014 20:59
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@Alak: Thanks! Too many guys to battle in sprints to count them here But I'm still happy with this move, I seriously lacked useful sprinters in my first two years (no offense, Cooke and Drapac)
Rogers' back - O'Brien adds depth
Even though Michael Rogers did leave The Oz prior to the transfer period in order to test free agency (and because of The Oz to test his "real" value), the veteran is very welcome back on our team! The former TT world champion signed for half of last year's wage and will aim for a maybe final season on high level.
Michael had some problems in his first season with the team last year, but eventually saved our year by taking out the Herald Sun Tour, where The Oz scored big time to jump out of the relegation battle. Those achievement will never be forgotten, so if you feel like doing similar things again, Michael: just do it.
With more riders leaving than joining The Oz, we are quite happy to at least announce another signing off free agency: Mark O'Brien won't be the "big deal", but he adds some depth (where our team lacks depth) - solid allround stats may see him going for some breakaway success wherever possible.
| Rider (Age) | Key stats | Wage | | Michael Rogers (35) | 81 TT, 72 MO | 220,000€ | | Mark O'Brien (27) | 73 MO, 72 HI, 72 REC | 50,000€ |
Rogers is back on Oz's roster after testing free agency.. welcome home!
O'Brien (former Budget-rider like Wohler and Anderson) will add some depth..
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| roturn |
Posted on 17-03-2014 21:05
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Goss added and Rogers back.
Nice transfers. |
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| tastasol |
Posted on 17-03-2014 21:13
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Hope that Giacoppo will get a good season in Oz Seems like I missed O'Brien, must have been the name
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 17-03-2014 21:39
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tastasol wrote:
Hope that Giacoppo will get a good season in Oz Seems like I missed O'Brien, must have been the name
Yeah, definitely surprised to see no CT-team go after him.. especially as some other guys without much better stats go/went for much more money.. he won't be a key to anything here, but I'm glad he went for the minimum wage
@roturn: Thanks! Definitely happy with both being on our team this season.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 18-03-2014 10:47
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