SwissVan Posted July 3, 2019 Share Cav, is that you talking again...I wish... I’ll take his terrible lack of form any day Wayne pudding Mol and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 3, 2019 Share That bonus is still very machine play with Geraint as it always has been. They "shared" leadership but ultimately Geraint is leader and pressure can also be that if you dont win, you have no contract for 2020. Thats how high some stakes are.Wow, thats some serious stress! I would hate that hanging over me. The mental side of pro sports is so over looked. On that note, I hope Kittel comes back after his child. Gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 3, 2019 Share Wow, thats some serious stress! I would hate that hanging over me. The mental side of pro sports is so over looked. On that note, I hope Kittel comes back after his child. well now we know what he's been up to since "retiring" Pure Savage and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted July 3, 2019 Share I like the way he says he comes damn close - not good enough you need to win https://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/TourdeFrance/cavendish-heart-broken-at-tour-de-france-snub-20190703 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted July 3, 2019 Share I've been out of the loop for some time now and haven't really kept up to speed. I see Louis Meintjies is not in the team. Is he injured or just out of form? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 3, 2019 Share I've been out of the loop for some time now and haven't really kept up to speed. I see Louis Meintjies is not in the team. Is he injured or just out of form?injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted July 3, 2019 Share I agree I also find the baying of the hounds approach by the media and public ridiculous. Cav would likely never have made it to Paris, so would likely be in the mix for 2 possible stage wins. Not 8 or 9 like in the past. The team selection is spot on re form, the route and the current need to bank points. The last week is so so savage that no pure sprinter will make it. Never mind Cav in current form. Green Jersey will go to a Kristoff / Matthews / Sagan who is not a pure sprinter but can get over the mountains when needed and then sprint proper fast. Underachiever and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted July 3, 2019 Share The last week is so so savage that no pure sprinter will make it. Never mind Cav in current form. Green Jersey will go to a Kristoff / Matthews / Sagan who is not a pure sprinter but can get over the mountains when needed and then sprint proper fast. or a Nizzolo Mopkop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Fluffing Not your best word choice GenDon’t google fluffer meaning I recall Mario Cipollini being in Cape Town many years ago.. If the (very reliable) information I had is anything close to the truth, he did not need a lead-out man..... SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted July 3, 2019 Share I am a huge Cav fan and hoped of a possible miracle comeback - but you can’t complain about not being selected when you show nothing to warrant selection Underachiever, Vetplant, Yo-Yo and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted July 4, 2019 Share or a Nizzolo Or an Impey - I know I know, but at least still a Saffa.... Long Wheel Base and Eldron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted July 4, 2019 Share Apologies, did not mean the cycling team but the DD offices. I see on Linked in a number of DD offices have been rebranded as NTT.The rebranding under the global holding company started a few months ago. It officially started kicking off from 1st of July though.My understanding is that the team name will stay the same but the name of the technology partner for the TdF will change to NTT. The DD name will remain in Africa though, its a well recognized brand where as that isnt as much the case through the rest of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 4, 2019 Share The rebranding under the global holding company started a few months ago. It officially started kicking off from 1st of July though.My understanding is that the team name will stay the same but the name of the technology partner for the TdF will change to NTT. The DD name will remain in Africa though, its a well recognized brand where as that isnt as much the case through the rest of the world.So some headline today that the team will be rebranded as NTT for 2020 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted July 4, 2019 Share Renshaw to retire: Announcement: Mark Renshaw After 16 years, I’m proud to announce that 2019 will be my final year as a professional road cyclist. Looking back on my career it’s very gratifying to note the individual successes, as well as being a major component in victories for my team mates. Being a key part of these victories has certainly been a career highlight and motivated me to perfect the role of a lead out rider. Looking back, I have had a very fulfilling career as a professional cyclist both on the track and road. During this time, I have been particularly lucky to have had many family members and friends that have had to make great sacrifices for me to succeed. To them, I can’t thank you enough. Your support and encouragement has meant that I have always strived to perform at my highest level be it for my trade teams or representing my country. I would like to thank all of the sponsors, staff and riders that have been a part of the professional teams I have ridden for: Fdjeux.com, Credit Agricole, HTC-Highroad, Rabobank, Omega Pharma-Quickstep and Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. I have been extremely fortunate enough to work alongside some great people in each of these teams who have shaped me into the rider I am very proud to be today. The friendships that have been formed during this time will last a lifetime. Some of my best memories were my first victory in the French Cup race, Tro-Bro Leon. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders at that moment in my career, while winning a stage and the general classification in the Tour of Qatar are memories that make me smile thinking back over my career. Other great memories were the moments I was riding for team mates and their success, finishing second on the Champs Elysees to my team mate Mark Cavendish in the 2009 Tour de France was unforgettable. I’m not riding this year’s Tour de France but this was planned from early on in the year. It’s a race that has played a massive part in my career and in my eyes is the greatest sporting event in the world. I have been fortunate enough to be selected 10 times and have loved every moment of the Tour. I can’t wait to watch what promises to be an exciting race and am fully supporting Team Dimension Data as they continue to bring the Qhubeka story to the world stage. I’m trusting 2020 and beyond will allow me to stay within the sport in some way but also provide an opportunity to chase some other passions that have had to be pushed aside, while also being able to relax with family and friends. I am most looking forward to being able to spend more time being a dad to Will, Olly and Maggie and giving my wife Kristina some extra support. I am looking forward to enjoying the remaining races of 2019 with the goal of performing to my absolute maximum as we continue to chase good results for the Team Dimension Data. I know that we will share many laughs and enjoy the final few months of the season with my current team mates and staff. I know it’s the right time to step away from racing, my body and mind won’t allow me to perform and compete to the level that’s required for a race like the Tour de France . I am very fortunate to be able to make the decision to finish this chapter of my life on my terms, and I’m hugely excited about my future ventures. Mark Danger Dassie, Gandalf, Dirt Tracker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 4, 2019 Share Renshaw to retire: Announcement: Mark Renshaw After 16 years, I’m proud to announce that 2019 will be my final year as a professional road cyclist. Looking back on my career it’s very gratifying to note the individual successes, as well as being a major component in victories for my team mates. Being a key part of these victories has certainly been a career highlight and motivated me to perfect the role of a lead out rider. Looking back, I have had a very fulfilling career as a professional cyclist both on the track and road. During this time, I have been particularly lucky to have had many family members and friends that have had to make great sacrifices for me to succeed. To them, I can’t thank you enough. Your support and encouragement has meant that I have always strived to perform at my highest level be it for my trade teams or representing my country. I would like to thank all of the sponsors, staff and riders that have been a part of the professional teams I have ridden for: Fdjeux.com, Credit Agricole, HTC-Highroad, Rabobank, Omega Pharma-Quickstep and Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. I have been extremely fortunate enough to work alongside some great people in each of these teams who have shaped me into the rider I am very proud to be today. The friendships that have been formed during this time will last a lifetime. Some of my best memories were my first victory in the French Cup race, Tro-Bro Leon. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders at that moment in my career, while winning a stage and the general classification in the Tour of Qatar are memories that make me smile thinking back over my career. Other great memories were the moments I was riding for team mates and their success, finishing second on the Champs Elysees to my team mate Mark Cavendish in the 2009 Tour de France was unforgettable. I’m not riding this year’s Tour de France but this was planned from early on in the year. It’s a race that has played a massive part in my career and in my eyes is the greatest sporting event in the world. I have been fortunate enough to be selected 10 times and have loved every moment of the Tour. I can’t wait to watch what promises to be an exciting race and am fully supporting Team Dimension Data as they continue to bring the Qhubeka story to the world stage. I’m trusting 2020 and beyond will allow me to stay within the sport in some way but also provide an opportunity to chase some other passions that have had to be pushed aside, while also being able to relax with family and friends. I am most looking forward to being able to spend more time being a dad to Will, Olly and Maggie and giving my wife Kristina some extra support. I am looking forward to enjoying the remaining races of 2019 with the goal of performing to my absolute maximum as we continue to chase good results for the Team Dimension Data. I know that we will share many laughs and enjoy the final few months of the season with my current team mates and staff. I know it’s the right time to step away from racing, my body and mind won’t allow me to perform and compete to the level that’s required for a race like the Tour de France . I am very fortunate to be able to make the decision to finish this chapter of my life on my terms, and I’m hugely excited about my future ventures. Mark He owes didata a lot. It was time in 2016 to call it a day. Gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted July 4, 2019 Share Wonder if we'll get a similar podcast from the guys at TDD. Would be classic but I fear it might be just an hour of people scratching their heads then the sound of a coin flipping. http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/how-ef-education-first-selected-their-tour-de-france-team-podcast/theres thishttps://africasteam.com/podcasts-1 Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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