Transfer season…

[Tumbleweed]

the Inner Ring ‏@inrng

Michael Matthews will join Orica-Greenedge in 2013 on a two year deal, spotted by @oratamu

 

And Leferve has had a chat with Cav's agent, but nothing as yet…

 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cavendish-to-omega-pharma-quick-step

[canfan]

So I was checking out the rider transfers and the following really stood out.

 

1. Nibali and Fuglsang going to Astana.

One would think that Nibali would go as team leader, but I have seen reports that recon Fuglsang could be the leader at the TDF next year. Either way they could be a pretty strong team.

 

2. Nicholas Roche going to Saxo Bank.

He proved that he can ride a bike pretty well in the tour this year. He will probably be a great asset for AC in the tour next year.

 

3. Leaky gas is facing a mass exodus

Wonder if they will manage to stage on the scene. Not looking good for them at the moment.

 

 

Some of the Transfers can be found here:

 

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/534225/cycling-weekly-s-2012-2013-transfer-index.html

 

What are some of the significant moves you guys see?

[Capcha]

They just rumours at the moment but heard Schleks were going to Astana as well but since Frank decided to use the juice I am not sure about that anymore. Also heard rumours they were starting their own team with Voigt being team manager...who knows?

Edited August 17, 2012 by exclusive

[canfan]

Would be interesting to see what happens with Andy if RSN folds. Can't see there really being space at Astana for another GC contender.

[Cav']

Al long as the Schleck's stay away from Leaky gas i'm happy

['Dale]

They just rumours at the moment but heard Schleks were going to Astana as well but since Frank decided to use the juice I am not sure about that anymore. Also heard rumours they were starting their own team with Voigt being team manager...who knows?

 

Voigt still has a season in him, it's reported.

['Dale]

Cancellara was being approached by Saxo, it is rumoured.

[Cav']

Cancellara was being approached by Saxo, it is rumoured.

That move i'd support

['Dale]

Fugslang to Astana as well.

 

Eish! They've got budget.

['Dale]

Something fresh...

 

New Swiss Team

Sponsors seem rare these days though but there’s a new Swiss team being formed for 2013. Called IAM (short for Independent Asset Management) it is quietly signing Swiss and French riders and aims to ride at the Pro Continental level, namely the second tier of teams. They look to be taking several Swiss riders from BMC Racing, a team which is less and less Swiss these days.

[Tumbleweed]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/cavendish-probably-leave-sky-wiggins-003813614--spt.html

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins believes team mate Mark Cavendish has to leave Team Sky to advance his career, the Tour de France winner and Olympic time trial champion said on Sunday.

 

I wonder if there'll be a war of the WAGs about this one!

['Dale]

Would be interesting to see what happens with Andy if RSN folds. Can't see there really being space at Astana for another GC contender.

 

Voigt signed another season with RNT.

Geez! Where does this legend get the hunger and stamina from?

[Cav']

It's strange that jens does not get weaker with age but better almost.

 

Ze germans are mad

['Dale]

Wonder where Sagan's future lies?

 

:-(

[canfan]

^{Voigt signed another season with RNT.}

^{Geez! Where does this legend get the hunger and stamina from?}

 

 

 

^{He is such an awesome rider. Didn't think they would be signing anyone at this stage with all the issues around unpaid salaries. Wonder if Andy will stick with them for another season.}

[canfan]

Wonder where Sagan's future lies?

 

:-(

Yes I wonder. He must an expensive resource after his performance in the Tour.