nickc Posted January 29, 2014 Share Damn, thought they had a good chance - they did not get a wildcard entry. There was disappointment for MTN-Qhubeka, however, as the team missed out in its bid for a debut grand tour ride, while there is no place either for the Caja Rural team of Luis Leon Sanchez Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted January 29, 2014 Share Eish, i think this may be a huge blow for their morale Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 29, 2014 Share Hopefully, Vuelta? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted January 29, 2014 Share Hopefully, Vuelta? Maybe 3rd time lucky !! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shangri la Posted January 29, 2014 Share They lost out on the tour of Italy Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostSixFour Posted January 29, 2014 Share If this was Bafana they'd now be posting their disappointment on every social media they can find - probably on the news as well. And end it all off with a:"We demand a place.." Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 29, 2014 Share Hi,Not sure about social media, but there would definitly be talk about replacing a manager/trainer etc.RegardsSarge Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted January 29, 2014 Share Are they doing Tour of Oman or Qatar? They are big drawcards for the start of season for big teams. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2197879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Flyers Posted January 29, 2014 Share If they want to do Tour de France, they need a top rider like Froome or Contador or etc....... They must sign up one of those riders for 1/2 years, so that we will easily do TDF.. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted January 29, 2014 Share IAM there because fo Chavanel and 2 x french teams, pretty muhc the way it goes with grand tours, invite your locals.......Endura - hmmmmm? Locke's ex team........ Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 29, 2014 Share Don't think TdF was their aim this year. All efforts focussed on Giro and that fell thru. All they can do is keep at it and produce results. Sadly can't see them getting into Vuelta. Lets hope I'm wrong. Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted January 29, 2014 Share Hi,Not sure about social media, but there would definitly be talk about replacing a manager/trainer etc.RegardsSarge Why do you say that? It's at the organiser's discretion? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted January 29, 2014 Share they're not ready for the TdF. The Vuelta is cheaper and more doable for a newer Pro-Conti team. I would not be too disappointed. Their time will come - perhaps as early as next year. Cippo 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W@nna-BE Posted January 29, 2014 Share If they want to do Tour de France, they need a top rider like Froome or Contador or etc....... They must sign up one of those riders for 1/2 years, so that we will easily do TDF.. they have Ciolek.... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted January 29, 2014 Share IAM there because fo Chavanel and 2 x french teams, pretty muhc the way it goes with grand tours, invite your locals.......Endura - hmmmmm? Locke's ex team........ Endura has Leo Konig and comes off the back of 9th @ the '13 Vuelta with a stage there, one at the Tour of California, they also rode the Giro in 2012. To be honest you have to think this will be the last year that Endura can keep Konig, his Veulta GC was pretty unsupported by his team. A dark horse for a top 10, depending how his build up is. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135701-mtn-qhubeka-lose-out-on-tdf-wildcard/#findComment-2198720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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