Team Transfers and Rumours 20/21

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Cav isn’t all doom and gloom, he’s been written off before and comeback - sure he’s older but I’m going against the general consensus and calling a fitting end to a remarkable sprinting career. He’s too proud to have 2018 as a bookend

[kosmonooit]

Pat said he couldn't offer him a long term contract..it is a shame. Oh well

 

And they have Elia as well, who is possibly less expensive? I think it was really a matter of economics with Gaviria hitting the prime sprinter league.

[kosmonooit]

Cav isn’t all doom and gloom, he’s been written off before and comeback - sure he’s older but I’m going against the general consensus and calling a fitting end to a remarkable sprinting career. He’s too proud to have 2018 as a bookend

 

Not too be to pessimistic, but when has a big time sprinter ever succeeded in making a come back? Shelf life for the type is short (generally speaking)

[Cav']

UAE isnt the same team as this year going into 2019, not saying he will shine and be better - nobody can tell that but UAE are significantly different rider wise and structure.

 

 

Let’s hope so. Although I believe the pride and unity at QS is like no other world tour team.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Not too be to pessimistic, but when has a big time sprinter ever succeeded in making a come back? Shelf life for the type is short (generally speaking)

Definitely no expert, just love a comeback story, however hopeful. Yes he was younger, but in answer to your question, 2016, one Mark Cavenish TDF after 3 lean years

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/road/international-road/comeback-king-cavendish-streaks-home-again-r5212

[kosmonooit]

Maybe is more about having the Cav brand on team DD than potential results?

[Hairy]

I heard Cav was moving to Team Savage 

[J Wakefield]

Jasper Philipsen to UAE Emirates 

 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/philipsen-signs-with-uae-team-emirates/

[Cav']

Jasper Philipsen to UAE Emirates 

 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/philipsen-signs-with-uae-team-emirates/

I See Atapuma also extended his contract with UAE.

[J Wakefield]

I See Atapuma also extended his contract with UAE.

No he isn’t re-signing and won’t be for 2019.

[Cav']

No he isn’t re-signing and won’t be for 2019.

Saw on Twitter the are negotiating a possible extension. But seems we should just let you dish out any UAE info as you clearly have a man on the inside.

[J Wakefield]

Saw on Twitter the are negotiating a possible extension. But seems we should just let you dish out any UAE info as you clearly have a man on the inside.

Haha no not atall, just enjoy this time of the year in terms of musical chairs

[Cav']

Haha no not atall, just enjoy this time of the year in terms of musical chairs

Cool, As do I (we).

 

Was thinking this morning, Katusha obviously free'd up some capital by letting TM go. I would've hoped they signed somebody to fill the current "void" (Not that there are a lot of guys left to sign)

 

I think Kittel will have a good season in 2019. Not too sure about Zakarin anymore.

[J Wakefield]

Cool, As do I (we).

 

Was thinking this morning, Katusha obviously free'd up some capital by letting TM go. I would've hoped they signed somebody to fill the current "void" (Not that there are a lot of guys left to sign)

 

I think Kittel will have a good season in 2019. Not too sure about Zakarin anymore.

Kittel has to. Zaka is still good, every athlete has a bad year, maybe this was their ones

[J Wakefield]

Double post 

Edited October 29, 2018 by J Wakefield

[J Wakefield]

Marcel Sieberg to Bahrain
 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lotto-soudal-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-marcel-sieberg/