2018 Transfers: Rumours + Facts

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  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    Martin to UAE - has that been confirmed now??
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    Martin to UAE - has that been confirmed now??
    Which Martin? There's at least three of them.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    RichN95 wrote:
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    Martin to UAE - has that been confirmed now??
    Which Martin? There's at least three of them.

    Dan ! - I thought it was common knowledge but got confirmed today !
  • hommelbier
    hommelbier Posts: 1,556
    Warren Barguil to Fortuneo Oscaro?

    https://todaycycling.com/warren-barguil ... caro-2018/
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,576
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    Martin to UAE - has that been confirmed now??
    Which Martin? There's at least three of them.

    Dan ! - I thought it was common knowledge but got confirmed today !

    By whom? Still 5 days before new contracts can be officially announced.

    I'd be disappointed if he does make that move, I don't know why but I thought he was above petrodollars.
  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    hommelbier wrote:
    Warren Barguil to Fortuneo Oscaro?

    https://todaycycling.com/warren-barguil ... caro-2018/
    Sky more likely ? They need a buy out though ?
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,444
    Surely Barguil can get a good contract on a proper WT team...
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    hommelbier wrote:
    Warren Barguil to Fortuneo Oscaro?

    https://todaycycling.com/warren-barguil ... caro-2018/
    Sky more likely ? They need a buy out though ?
    Unlikely I would have thought. His stated intentions in cycling and Sky's general approach seem at odds with each other.
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  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    RichN95 wrote:
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    hommelbier wrote:
    Warren Barguil to Fortuneo Oscaro?

    https://todaycycling.com/warren-barguil ... caro-2018/
    Sky more likely ? They need a buy out though ?
    Unlikely I would have thought. His stated intentions in cycling and Sky's general approach seem at odds with each other.
    I know it's an odd one but that was a rumour earlier in the year and now he's decided to pull his finger out...!! He is a square peg though And that's a good thing
  • Richmond Racer 2
    Richmond Racer 2 Posts: 4,698
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    Martin to UAE - has that been confirmed now??



    Noooooooo

    Please no
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    jeez, I hope not. Martin to UAE.... mind you without Quickstep having a sponsor, it looks like a few are jumping ship.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,730
    So, Landa not quite out of Sky's door, just yet.

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  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    Can't see him staying at Sky. The only way Movistar works for him is if Valverde calls it a day. I'd have my agent on the phone to Trek, they're going to need a GT leader next year and they're a solid outfit.
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,444
    I think if Sky offered him full on leadership at the Giro or Vuelta he might stay. But Sky has too many chiefs - G will presumably want leadership at a GT again and they can't give it to everyone.
  • timoid.
    timoid. Posts: 3,133
    bobmcstuff wrote:
    I think if Sky offered him full on leadership at the Giro or Vuelta he might stay. But Sky has too many chiefs - G will presumably want leadership at a GT again and they can't give it to everyone.

    If Sky is smart, it will realise that G is not a GT contender. Landa a much better option.

    Still think he goes to Movistar though.
    It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired.
  • hypster
    hypster Posts: 1,229
    I think if Movistar had any sense they would sign Landa for the Tour and switch Quintana to the Giro/Vuelta. Quintana's never going to win the Tour unless they get rid of the TTs altogether.
  • hommelbier
    hommelbier Posts: 1,556
    Eduardo Sepúlveda from Fortuneo to Movistar.

    diariojornada.com.ar
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    hypster wrote:
    I think if Movistar had any sense they would sign Landa for the Tour and switch Quintana to the Giro/Vuelta. Quintana's never going to win the Tour unless they get rid of the TTs altogether.

    He's never going to match Froome or dumoulin in a TT, but he's not that different to the other GC contenders on a good day. He's not JRod.
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    ^but yes, Landa looks a better prospect.
  • yourpaceormine
    yourpaceormine Posts: 1,245
    The shock of this thread is mention of Transitions lenses pin up boy Tyler Farrarararar. Thought he retired years ago. He was slow and an also ran bitd, and has only got slower. Why would anyone give him a contract (unless of course someone else is paying his wages)?
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,576
    yourpaceormine wrote:
    The shock of this thread is mention of Transitions lenses pin up boy Tyler Farrarararar. Thought he retired years ago. He was slow and an also ran bitd, and has only got slower. Why would anyone give him a contract (unless of course someone else is paying his wages)?

    Because he's an experienced rider, prepared to share his wealth of knowledge with young, up and coming riders?
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Richmond Racer 2 wrote:
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    Martin to UAE - has that been confirmed now??



    Noooooooo

    Please no

    I did fancy a Gilbert, Allaphilippe Martin triple threat for LBL, but I guess even Quick Step can have too many A listers in a one day race.

    Then again, they need a cobbled A lister so I imagine it's all on Pip for most of the voorjaar.
    _
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    andyp wrote:
    yourpaceormine wrote:
    The shock of this thread is mention of Transitions lenses pin up boy Tyler Farrarararar. Thought he retired years ago. He was slow and an also ran bitd, and has only got slower. Why would anyone give him a contract (unless of course someone else is paying his wages)?

    Because he's an experienced rider, prepared to share his wealth of knowledge with young, up and coming riders?
    The same reason Bennati is still going. I can't remember him even trying to sprint for a long time either
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  • twotoebenny
    twotoebenny Posts: 1,542
    Didn't he finish 10th on champs
  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    TwoToeBenny wrote:
    Didn't he finish 10th on champs
    Yep, and that wasn't even his best result at the Tour.
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  • timoid.
    timoid. Posts: 3,133
    RichN95 wrote:
    andyp wrote:
    yourpaceormine wrote:
    The shock of this thread is mention of Transitions lenses pin up boy Tyler Farrarararar. Thought he retired years ago. He was slow and an also ran bitd, and has only got slower. Why would anyone give him a contract (unless of course someone else is paying his wages)?

    Because he's an experienced rider, prepared to share his wealth of knowledge with young, up and coming riders?
    The same reason Bennati is still going. I can't remember him even trying to sprint for a long time either

    Bennati is very highly regarded as a road captain though. I've never heard the same said about Farrar.
    It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired.
  • yorkshireraw
    yorkshireraw Posts: 1,632
    RichN95 wrote:
    tim000 wrote:
    gsk82 wrote:
    yourpaceormine wrote:
    Nieve and Landa will be a big loss in the GC climbing support role at Sky. Wonder who'll be replacing them?

    I reckonn 2 of Poels, kennaugh and Thomas
    and only 8 in the teams next year . so will have to loose a rider from somewhere .
    On their current squad - Froome, Poels, Thomas, Henao, Kwiatkowski, Kiryienka, Stannard and Rowe gets the job done. They still have Inxsausti if they can get him if fit and well too.

    Also have Kenny Ellisonde, Diegnen (may be off though?), a developing Seb Henao, Bosworth.... Stannards had a poor yr by his standards, Knees did a great sub job for the tour but is knocking on a bit
  • yorkshireraw
    yorkshireraw Posts: 1,632
    Timoid. wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    andyp wrote:
    yourpaceormine wrote:
    The shock of this thread is mention of Transitions lenses pin up boy Tyler Farrarararar. Thought he retired years ago. He was slow and an also ran bitd, and has only got slower. Why would anyone give him a contract (unless of course someone else is paying his wages)?

    Because he's an experienced rider, prepared to share his wealth of knowledge with young, up and coming riders?
    The same reason Bennati is still going. I can't remember him even trying to sprint for a long time either

    Bennati is very highly regarded as a road captain though. I've never heard the same said about Farrar.

    Also:

    Bennati is very highly regarded as a stylish rider though. I've never heard the same said about Farrar.
  • Richmond Racer 2
    Richmond Racer 2 Posts: 4,698
    YorkshireRaw wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    tim000 wrote:
    gsk82 wrote:
    yourpaceormine wrote:
    Nieve and Landa will be a big loss in the GC climbing support role at Sky. Wonder who'll be replacing them?

    I reckonn 2 of Poels, kennaugh and Thomas
    and only 8 in the teams next year . so will have to loose a rider from somewhere .
    On their current squad - Froome, Poels, Thomas, Henao, Kwiatkowski, Kiryienka, Stannard and Rowe gets the job done. They still have Inxsausti if they can get him if fit and well too.

    Also have Kenny Ellisonde, Diegnen (may be off though?), a developing Seb Henao, Bosworth.... Stannards had a poor yr by his standards, Knees did a great sub job for the tour but is knocking on a bit



    Still as strong as an ox, though

    Great road captain and domestique
  • yorkshireraw
    yorkshireraw Posts: 1,632
    Richmond Racer 2 wrote:


    Still as strong as an ox, though

    Great road captain and domestique

    Froome & Knees 2 riders who were there in Sky's first TDF win and the latest.

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