Saxobank riders were spotted on a training camp in Australia. The riders were 7 of the 8 riders competing in Tour of Australia. The last rider who wasnt on the trip, Marycz, wasnt biking with his teammates due to an injury. He will, however, be ready for Tour of Australia
Vacansoleils manger, Pinktay3 has publicly stated that although his team is starting to take shape, he is still after a leader for the Tour, where the team hopes to crack the Top - 10 of the GC, a hard task in its own right 'We just don't quite have the depth at the moment. We realise we have some great riders and could realistlcally take a position in the Top - 20, but for both the team, and the sponsors, a Top - 10 would be much more benefitial and motivational for the rest of the season' When questioned about the status of his teams Transfer Season, Pinktay3 chuckled to himself and simply responded 'Well put it this way, you'll know when we're closed, and it wont be because we'll have no money'
It seems that Pro Team Astana finished their squad for next season. In an interview with cyclingnews.com, their DS, fcancellara, said "I will not try to sign more riders, and I won't let any riders go, unless an offer is made I can't deny. I'm happy with the team like it is right now".
1 of Saxobank-Sungards main sponsors, Sungard, has announced that they will not extend their contract with the cycling team. ''We dont see anyway the partnership helps us, and has decided that we will therefore not extend our contract.'' The contract expires after this season.
Lampre announced that they appointed a new assistant manager today. They say they need some help trying to improve the results and training the riders. The press man gave a short statement: "We are confident that Tovhol wil help us reach the succes we deserve".
Looking at our squad, we believe we are one of the best teams in the Spring Classics, of which the plan is without question for Nocentini to win one.
Meanwhile, While people will look at Nicholas Roche and Richie Porte as second tier GC contenders. We believe with the help of the likes of Westra, Knees and Riblon and Kadri, we can achieve at least a top 5 spot on at least 2 of the 3 Grand Tours.
Aims for TDU '11
Simple. This team has been built with the intention of one thing. Winning Richie Porte his home tour to give him confidence for his GT later in the season
