Like-A-Boss Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/liquigas-and-saxo-bank-to-merge-in-2013
Jakkals. Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 This is not helping the sport, less teams for riders to go too. We will see more european teams in the peleton. Maybe even an African Team?
gummibear Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 It costs a small fortune to keep a Pro Team running and the companies just don't have the extra money to spare.I have heard around 5 million euro mentioned for one of the teams.
Cav' Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I think it's a good venture. I mean my 2 of my favorite teams joining forces to make a super team! It's too bad Contador can't contribute any uci points!!! As long as they keep the schlecks away from this team i'm for the merge.
kosmonooit Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Its about pragmatism - LC loosing its title sponsor, Saxo needs points Cav' 1
Cav' Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Contador is going to my team!!!!QuickstepSeriously? If so then I also found a new favorite team
Jakkals. Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012  Seriously? If so then I also found a new favorite team  Not for definite, maar waar daar n rokie is, is daar n vuurtjie!!
Christie Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Looks like only the mergers will carry on till 3 to 5 teams dominate everyting.
'Dale Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Liquigas is exiting at the end of the season :-0Saxobank can do with some improvement in their squad.Seems like a win:win. Imagine Basso as a super domestique to the potent and resurgent 'Berto!They've raced together for CSC, albeit for a short while and reputedly quite cool with each other. Hmmm... Edited June 2, 2012 by Puncheur
T-Bob Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I think it's a good venture. I mean my 2 of my favorite teams joining forces to make a super team! It's too bad Contador can't contribute any uci points!!! As long as they keep the schlecks away from this team i'm for the merge. Question... do you think super teams really work? They always seem to promise so much but just flake out on ego and lack of one true leader.  Was thinking back to the old 'superband' concepts that were frankly weak, the aussies vs the rest of the world cricket series that was totally embarrassing and the all singing and dancing promise of the Schlecks....  Discuss (not flame).
Cav' Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Question... do you think super teams really work? They always seem to promise so much but just flake out on ego and lack of one true leader. Was thinking back to the old 'superband' concepts that were frankly weak, the aussies vs the rest of the world cricket series that was totally embarrassing and the all singing and dancing promise of the Schlecks.... Discuss (not flame).As long as the whole team knows the predetermined team leader and what their roles are within the team.You won't be able to place contador with the Schlecks as they love attention OR you dont want to put him with a team that's been a "sprinters team" eitherAlthough some teams are good at having both - Sky with Cav and Wiggins. Also i don't think Boonen would like Contador to join Quickstep....
Wyatt Earp Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 Liquigas is exiting at the end of the season :-0Saxobank can do with some improvement in their squad.Seems like a win:win. Imagine Basso as a super domestique to the potent and resurgent 'Berto!They've raced together for CSC, albeit for a short while and reputedly quite cool with each other. Hmmm... Yeah, why not, imagine a super team of druggie's.
'Dale Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 Looks like only the mergers will carry on till 3 to 5 teams dominate everyting. Saxo-Cannondale? :-)
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