nickc Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Going, going, going, gone!! 2 years with Tinkoff-Saxo Hell - Vaughters had better announce his plans soon before there are no riders left
'Dale Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Hell - Vaughters had better announce his plans soon before there are no riders left Seems like this thread will remain. :-) *** From cyclingnews: Official announcement ends months of speculation After months of speculation, Garmin-Sharp and the Cannondale have confirmed that the two teams will merge for the 2015 season. Cannondale will become the WorldTour team’s title sponsor and bicycle supplier, with Slipstream Sports becoming the managerial body behind the team. Garmin, who have been a main title sponsor at WorldTour level since 2008, will remain as a key sponsor of the new-look team. "Slipstream Sports and Cannondale share key philosophies of a focus on innovation, developing the next generation of champions and a commitment to ethical sport," said Jonathan Vaughters, CEO of Slipstream Sports. "We are happy to work with another company, that, like Garmin, so closely shares our goals. We will be adding some great talent to an already outstanding roster and we believe the team will build on past successes and will produce very exciting racing in 2015. We look forward to what we can achieve together, both on and off the road." Wez-O and nickc 2
NotSoBigBen Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Dale you are too quick for me ???? Edited August 20, 2014 by NotSoBigBen nickc 1
'Dale Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Dale you are too quick for me Cool news hey! WHOOHOO!
kosmonooit Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) “Cannondale will be a title sponsor, no matter what” he said. “As of today, the name of the team is Team Cannondale..." Read more at http://velonews.comp...lu4YrgJVDV1B.99 Edited August 21, 2014 by kosmonooit nickc 1
nickc Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Cool news hey! WHOOHOO! With you on that one Dale :clap: Looks like they want to create more of a total American outfit, glad to see they are in talks with Ted King as well - he has been a faithfull stalwart for the team. Vaughters in control now, Italians out - wonder how that will work out - hopefully well.
mazambaan Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Hope they keep Charley Wegalius & Robbie Hunter on.
'Dale Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 "By the time I rolled across the finish line I was absolutely frozen (along with everyone else). I immediately walked to my hotel room which was conveniently located only 500m from the finish and straight into the shower completely dressed in my kit including helmet, sunnies and shoes! I cranked the hot water and sat down in the bottom of the bath to thawed myself out. It took me a few minutes to regain enough feeling in my fingers to take the sunnies of my face, five minutes before I had the strength in my fingers to unclip my helmet, and the shoes stayed on my feet for more than ten minutes before I pulled them off. After 15 minutes I finally removed my final piece of lycra and regained my body temperature! Just another amazing experience you seem to have time and time again in bike racing. To be brutally honest I’m looking forward to shutting my eyes and getting to sleep as I have no doubt that tomorrow will be another unpredictable Rockies adventure!" Cam Wurf at USA Pro cycling challenge, after stage 2
nickc Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 As for the team’s color scheme — Cannondale has used a lime green in line with its former title sponsor, Liquigas, while Slipstream Sports has utilized a blue-and-white argyle theme for years — Vaughters said that lime green and argyle will, well, merge.“We’re leaving the possibility open that someone comes in as a first-name title sponsor,” he said. “But as of today, it’s going to be green argyle for next year.” Read more at http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/08/news/slipstream-sports-confirms-cannondale-sponsorship_341719#5dSGYEzAyFYmYcBH.99
Wez-O Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 So as myself/Dale/and others called over a month ago, its happening! Very exciting as the Italian Cannondale team was going nowhere. Bring on Garmin Cannondale (That appears to be the most logical name?).
'Dale Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 So as myself/Dale/and others called over a month ago, its happening! Very exciting as the Italian Cannondale team was going nowhere. Bring on Garmin Cannondale (That appears to be the most logical name?). Garmin won't have title sponsor privileges, it seems. All depends on size of sponsorship of course.They are however looking for an additional sponsor that can linked to the title "Team Cannondale". Fortunately, I am a Dan Martin and Hesjedal fan. But it is all different without Sagaaaan.
nickc Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Viviani wins in Coloradov and re - signs with Cannondale. http://cdn0.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2014/08/21/2/14usapccstg4viviani_670.jpg
'Dale Posted August 22, 2014 Author Posted August 22, 2014 Viviani wins in Coloradov and re - signs with Cannondale. http://cdn0.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2014/08/21/2/14usapccstg4viviani_670.jpg Awesomeness Some Italian pasta with that American burger
Spinnekop Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 so Team Cannondale will be riding Cervelo's? Now you know why MTN is riding them Cervelo bikes next year......
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