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Confirmation of Division Changes 22-23
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| roturn |
Posted on 17-07-2023 08:58
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PCT > PT
Amaysim Cervelo
Zara - Irizar
Minions - Subwoolfer
Cedevita
Carlsberg - Danske Bank
Binance
5 automatic promotions in Amaysim, Zara, Minions, Cedevita and Carlsberg while Binance takes one additional spot due to the disband of the dominant winner of the last years Isostar.
CT > PCT
Jura GIANTS
McCormick Pro Cycling
Glanbia
Colombini-Adler Aalterpaint
Tryg - Gobik
BWT Hyundai N Cycling
BNZ-Superhero Racing
Jura, McCormick, Glanbia, Colombini and Tryg go up to PCT due to the rankings while BWT and BNZ fill the spots of Isostar and the only PCT disband in Voyagin.
Some teams in PT and PCT lost the fight and are relegating. Those are:
PT > PCT
Duolingo
Aegon - Peroni
Team UBS
Los Pollos Hermanos
Zwift Pro Cycling
The bottom 5 of the PT will go to the PCT trying to make a quick return. Those teams are Duolingo, Aegon, UBS, Los Pollos and Zwift.
PCT > CT
Gjensidige Pro Cycling Team
Volcanica - Fox
Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Gjensidige, Volcanica and Crabbe are the three PCT teams going down to CT. This means, both Strava and Project Africa are counted as disbands now. In case their manager read this, feel free to contact me asap to fill the CT as well.
Some disbands as well in the CT division in Oktal Pharma, Bianchi, Pas Normal, Bonduelle and long term team Eddie Stobart.
For the moment this makes it 22 PT teams, 24 PCT and 10 CT teams + 12 new managers for the CT division. |
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:04
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Although it's obviously sad to see two long-term projects come to an end with Isostar and Voyagin disbanding, I'm really glad that we end up with losing "just" two long-term managers. I'm especially happy that the community ended up convincing both tastasol and Roman to stay (and maybe some others I'm not aware of) - great job, guys!
It's obviously still sad to lose 8 teams, but I guess losing 3/9 new teams kind of had to be expected, and should be an average value (or even less). Seeing Shonak and aidan leave the game for the 2nd time if I'm correct (same holds for sgdanny) still sucks, but kudos to them for having tried again.
Last but not least, congratulations to all promoting teams, who might face a rather rough transfer season with only few top riders expecting to be available through FA.
Commiserations to the relegating teams, hopefully you can quickly bounce back again!
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| Nemolito |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:16
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Los Pollos relegating, and this is the response:
A new rivalry is born. The Mexicans will never forget about this. Get ready for a tough season, Switzerland.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:19
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You got me wrong, I'm just looking forward to finally ride in the same division as the legendary Pollos again 
Not at all against some rivalries, though, as long as I come out on top 
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| roturn |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:40
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Nemolito wrote:
Los Pollos relegating, and this is the response:
A new rivalry is born. The Mexicans will never forget about this. Get ready for a tough season, Switzerland.
Same here. Guess Jura GIANTS are screwed now by all the rivalry they are going to experience this year.  |
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:49
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Well, it's your problem how you interprete the bananas. There are different options:
- I'm celebrating my own promotion
- I'm celebrating Minions' promotion
- I'm celebrating a small amount of (long-term manager) disbands
- I'm celebrating all promotions
- I'm celebrating all relegations
- I'm celebrating specifially Aegon & LPH going down
- I like bananas
... more suggestions?
Whoever wants to find a reason for rivalry will find one - if I find one or two managers who are kind enough to sell me some cool riders, I can live with that
Oh, and by the way, it's two seasons now that I'm cursed by quadsas, so I don't know if some additional rivalries will really make a difference...
Only thing that kind of annoys me now is Nemo & roturn being responsible for budgets... 
Edited by Fabianski on 17-07-2023 10:51
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| Nemolito |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:51
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Fabianski wrote:
- I'm celebrating specifially Aegon & LPH going down
Only thing that kind of annoys me now is Nemo & roturn
Wow, just wow.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 17-07-2023 10:58
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Nemolito wrote:
Fabianski wrote:
- I'm celebrating specifially Aegon & LPH going down
Only thing that kind of annoys me now is Nemo & roturn
Wow, just wow.
Wow, didn't know you also master out-of-context quotes. Hats off.
And if you like to be considered a "thing", well, up to you. 
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| Nemolito |
Posted on 17-07-2023 11:06
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Wow again.
On a more serious note, congratulations to everybody promoting (including Fabianski ), and conmiserations to all others relegating. To easy the pain of those feeling sad, I'll try sending out budgets asap today!
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 17-07-2023 11:28
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From all the potential outcomes, to only need one bonus PT promotion and two bonus PCT promotions is a great outcome for the game.
Hmm, no Eddie Stobart will be a little odd to get used too.
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 17-07-2023 11:35
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Very excited to finally be in the PCT!
Congrats to all other promotors and good luck to the relegations on the new challenge. Sucks to see so many disbands 
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| DaveTwoBob |
Posted on 17-07-2023 11:58
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Happy to miss out on promotion to PT because it means SN and Roman continue which is great news.
Sad to loose some great managers esp. sutty (Eddie Stobart).
Congrats to the promoters and commiserations to the relegated teams.
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| ivaneurope |
Posted on 17-07-2023 12:59
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Hopefully the second act in PCT is more successful than the previous one and not spend a fortune of a puncheur/climber that isn't good at TT.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 17-07-2023 13:12
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Wow, it's real now. Guess it's time for a new HQ.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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| quadsas |
Posted on 17-07-2023 19:29
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Wowee BNZ made it after all these years 
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| cio93 |
Posted on 17-07-2023 20:01
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First and foremost, it's sad to lose any amount of teams, but while this year the number is limited at least, the ones we do say goodbye to have a lot of sentimental value.
Isostar bows out on top as anyone would aspire to, Voyagin had been THE Asian team for ages, and Eddie Stobart was a constant you couldn't imagine ever not seeing around anymore.
I loved having Strava and Project:Africa back after their breaks, and I wish history wouldn't have had to repeat itself in that regard.
On the bright side, it's great to see so many teams making their first ever jump up to a new level! Congratulations to anyone venturing into unknown territory, and to the rest returning to where they hopefully belong.
A lot of variety will be added to the WT, and I can't wait to race against those newcomers.
Similarly, PCT also gains intriguing new outfits alongside a few deserved returnees.
Too bad some long-standing and well-run teams have to join those in the second tier, but I wish those managers all the best in using that to their advantage with a smart rebuild! I hope my team's journey back in the day can serve as a reminder that there's a way back to the top if you keep a level head and plan well.
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| DubbelDekker |
Posted on 22-07-2023 21:22
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Congratulations to all promoting teams!
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