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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 08-08-2013 08:13
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Yup, might become a Lotto fan next year, 3 very interesting signings!
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 08-08-2013 08:59
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Ian Butler wrote:
Lotto really, really awesome signings there  Amazing work there, with not the highest budget!
They didn't spend much last two years. The only signing I can remember is Mehdi Sohrabi. Does that make a difference? |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:08
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Lotto got few new sponsors earlier this season, which allowed them to increase their budget.
Boeckamns is another good signing, although he's a not greatly consistent yet.
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| Ad Bot |
Posted on 26-11-2024 10:37
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| Farmer Sam |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:19
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According to Biciclismo Craddock and Haga to Argos is now confirmed.
https://www.bicici...p?id=64690 |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:22
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Alongisde Sinkeldam, Ahlstrand, Ardnt, Dumoulin, Daan Oliver ( new signing ) and Barguil alongside those two, Argos has probably heaps of talent in the team.
And that's not counting Degenkolb and Kittel who are young, their big breakthrough already.
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| romaniangoat |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:35
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Just a rumour till now but BMC looks like made a offer to Rui Costa...
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| SweatyViking |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:44
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seichan wrote:
Why does he keep getting those nice contracts? He's useless! |
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| jph27 |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:51
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Because he's good from a marketing perspective and likes to get in breaks, showing the jersey? |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:52
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1) He's a 'marketing tool rider', especially as Trek has big presence in Asian market.
Same thing happens in football with many Korean / Japanese players.
2) He's a solid enough domestique. And a team can't be made of just leaders.
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:54
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He's still 10 times better as Ji, Xing or Miyazawa
Or he knows to much and blackmails Bruyneel's buddies (Lapage and Demol) in giving him contracts 
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 08-08-2013 09:55
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Last year (?) at the Giro he did great lead-outs if I remember. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 08-08-2013 10:49
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Yeah lets not pretend he isn't a good rider as well. Sure, being from Japan helps for sponsors but he is still the sort of rider who will work hard every day if he has to, can get into breaks and he has no real leadership ambitions. That last point can't be overestimated.
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 08-08-2013 11:35
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CountArach wrote:
Yeah lets not pretend he isn't a good rider as well. Sure, being from Japan helps for sponsors but he is still the sort of rider who will work hard every day if he has to, can get into breaks and he has no real leadership ambitions. That last point can't be overestimated.
Yeah, he's a capable domestique who knows European racing and who is attractive to the Asian market. Worth the dollar. |
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| Farmer Sam |
Posted on 08-08-2013 12:38
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Sebastian Langeveld to leave Orica Greenedge at the end of the season. Not yet known where he's going. |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 08-08-2013 12:40
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Langeveld was rumoured to Sky a will ago if I remember. Maybe that's where he's going?  |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 08-08-2013 13:25
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I also remember Ian Boswell going to Argos and look how long that lasted. Craddock won't be there long I presume.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 08-08-2013 13:45
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He went there only as a trainee 
Very surprised by Langeveld decision. At Orica he had full leadership in the cobbles plus free roles in races such as Eneco etc. But at the end, it's money that does the talking.
Jens Keukeleire re-signs with ORICA-GreenEDGE for 2 years.
P.S. “We’re looking for a team with a strong Classic team, from number rider 9 until 1 but as well someone to share responsibility and leadership in the finals, to pair up with... He likes to share leadership''
This more or less confirms it's very likely to be Sky.
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 08-08-2013 14:29
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Would hate to see Langeveld leave. Class rider. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 08-08-2013 14:37
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Alakagom wrote:
P.S. “We’re looking for a team with a strong Classic team, from number rider 9 until 1 but as well someone to share responsibility and leadership in the finals, to pair up with... He likes to share leadership''
This more or less confirms it's very likely to be Sky.
Yeah and to be honest, Sky's cobbles team is rubbish. So realistically he is going to get leadership there anyway.
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| johnnyjur |
Posted on 08-08-2013 15:36
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Garmin have signed Tom Jelte Slagter
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