Nibali Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Will have a look thanks. i like that show Shot. Yeah, same here, cool show and good banter.
Nick Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Some interesting insight from MTN-Qhubeka here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mtn-qhubeka-caught-by-surprise-meintjes-contract-u-turn/ "We'd already agreed terms with his manager and we'd spoken to him. The terms had already been met and a contract had been sent to Robbie Hunter," Smith told Cyclingnews. "For some reason there was a very big U-turn from Louis, I don't blame him for that. I don't know who to blame but we'd agreed, the contract had been sent. Maybe the contract hadn't been chased up because we'd become complacent because we thought why would Louis want to leave his team, this is his team."
Bianchisti Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Some interesting insight from MTN-Qhubeka here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mtn-qhubeka-caught-by-surprise-meintjes-contract-u-turn/Mmmmm. Now let's wait for the other side' version. Brace yourselves. Not all that positve if this is looking to play out through the media.
Jaco-fiets Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 I have to agree that it was a really crappy time to release the signing. I can't see Louis having had a hand in the timing of the announcement. Maybe Lampre is aware of Quebeka approaching 1 of their riders and this is just a stab back
kosmonooit Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Too many bloody agents at work! Like Estate Agents, Car Salesmen, SA Politicians .. its all about the commi$$ion. Bad karma for him. Sorry for the team.
xcd Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Some interesting insight from MTN-Qhubeka here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mtn-qhubeka-caught-by-surprise-meintjes-contract-u-turn/This does not look good for Robbie's reputation as a manager
Oxter Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/mtn-qhubeka-emerge-as-favourites-to-sign-mark-cavendish-190899
dev null Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Fact is, Louis was not going to get much support from MTNQ to chase his GC dreams. MTNQ just do not have enough quality climbers at the moment to support him. For much of the Vuelta he had to fight on his own. Now look at some of those breakaway rides the Lampre riders had.
xcd Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Fact is, Louis was not going to get much support from MTNQ to chase his GC dreams. MTNQ just do not have enough quality climbers at the moment to support him. For much of the Vuelta he had to fight on his own. Now look at some of those breakaway rides the Lampre riders had. This is basically MtnQ second squad giving 6 other Africans a chance to ride a Major tour. The squad they had in the TdF was a much better team finishing 5 overall.
'Dale Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 ... After the first hilltop finish I decided to give the GC I go once I saw how I was riding compared to the other guys.” Read more about Meintjies here in this cool feature article: http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/09/meintjes-on-vuelta-top-ten-finish-another-one-or-two-years-and-i-can-be-right-up-there/
V12man Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 This does not look good for Robbie's reputation as a managerWhat reputation would that be.... exactly?
Nibali Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/09/news/cavendish-likely-to-ink-mtn-deal-say-agents_385272 If this does become reality, I think Meintjes made the best move for his career. Qhubeka will go for the sprints if they get wildcard invitations to the Grand Tours (which they should if they have Cav), leaving Meintjes with little help in his GC ambitions. So good move I would say.
Nibali Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 ... After the first hilltop finish I decided to give the GC I go once I saw how I was riding compared to the other guys.” Read more about Meintjies here in this cool feature article: http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/09/meintjes-on-vuelta-top-ten-finish-another-one-or-two-years-and-i-can-be-right-up-there/ Thanks for the article 'Dale!
Bianchisti Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Etihad Airways into fray as title sponsor. http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/etihad-airways-to-become-title-title-sponsor-of-mtn-qhubeka-191790
Bianchisti Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Someone I know was posting pics of himself and Cavendish at this Abu Tour jersey launch. Thought it was weird cause Cav's season is meant to be over. Seems to be a good fit. Ryder needs the sponsor. Abu Dhabi has the cash to splurge. And an over the hill Cavendish rakes in the retirement moolah. Etihad gets the coverage needed with a name like Cavendish on the roster. Abu Dhabi wants to do everything Dubai does bigger and better. Following on from the Dubai Tour and the Skydive Dubai Pro-team. Like in the past Emirates sponsoring Arsenal. Abu Dhabi bought City. Might is certainly with Gulf Airlines though. Only thing is they're still only pro continental. Is that a quiet exit from the limelight for Cavendish feeling that the legs aren't there anymore?
rock Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 so this could get awkward...... http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mohoric-joins-lampre-merida/
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