2021 Transfer rumours and facts
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Just came on to post that! Too slow again...andyp said:
Bit of an odd one unless he is going to be doing more of a DS or coaching role?0 -
Maybe being part of a winning team with a positive atmosphere might be able to get Cav firing again, well as much as a 35 year old Cav can fire.
Realistically, have they convinced him to be part of the lead out for Bennett and maybe allow him to target some smaller races?
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I can't see Cav as being particularly useful in a leadout. His skills were based on being small and aero, which doesn't lend itself to putting a rider in position or taking the wind for him. Most likely he's there for his brains and his experience, plus a large dollop of nostalgia coverage. A good signing for them I reckon. Even if he wins nothing they'll get a chance to put him in the spotlight for a last race. If he does find some form (and I really hope he does) then they've got a fairytale ending.Warning No formatter is installed for the format1
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Wonder if Rod will go with him?2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner0
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Not quite up to the Cavendish story but it will now be Intermarche Wanty Gobert0
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So happy for Cav, if he's going to get the 50th GT win it'll be at that team. So happy for him. Time to show what he can do.0
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I like Cav but every contract he's had in the past few years has been based on who he is & the publicity he brings to the team rather than results themselves.
There will be a lot of riders out of a job next year & he's taken a spot based on his profile rather than his ability which doesn't sit right with me.
That said I really hope he does well.0 -
glad to see Cav getting a ride for next year. Hoping he can find some form and get at least one more win0
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Delighted for Cav!1
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Well not finished yet. Wonder if Specialized are paying? Sets the bar high tho, that is a winning team from the start to the end of the season despite their Classics credentials. Glad he gets one last ride at the highest level. Hopefully leaves with a bang not a crash.0
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As hopelessly romantic as DQS can be, I can't help but think this is about tapping Cavendish up for his experience rather than a genuine belief he could have one last hurrah. That's not a bad thing though - if it eases Cavendish into a second career within the sport it could work out really well for both parties.0
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Will they have a space for him on the Tour team?“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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No imo. If he delivers over the season maybe but the last 3 yrs has seen a shift. He's older going against younger riders and DQS have recently been doing well in GTs e.g. this yrs Giro and TdF and the run Alaphillipe had in 2019. Coincidence Ellingworth leaves BM on the same day Cav announces his news?0
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amrushton said:
No imo. If he delivers over the season maybe but the last 3 yrs has seen a shift. He's older going against younger riders and DQS have recently been doing well in GTs e.g. this yrs Giro and TdF and the run Alaphillipe had in 2019. Coincidence Ellingworth leaves BM on the same day Cav announces his news?
Probably a coincidence. The word is Ellingworth is going back to IneosTwitter: @RichN950 -
Not as tho DQS need Rod. Is Holm still there? He's a big fan of Car. Ellingworth seems best bringing those younger riders thro the team.0
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Related since one of these riders will win a contract with CANYON//SRAM and another with Alpecin-Fenix - finalists announced a few days ago:The 5 finalists competing for a spot with CANYON//SRAM are:
Neve Bradbury, Australia – 18 years old – 55th ranked woman on ZwiftPower
Nicole Coates, UK – U23 rider, 77th ranked in UK
Eva Marie Hering, Germany – 27 years old, 12th in 2020 Germany Nationals Road race
Kate McCarthy, New Zealand – 25 years old, 5th and 4th in 2020 New Zealand Nationals Road race and ITT, respectively
Natalia Franco Villegas, Colombia – 25 years old, rider with Team Twenty20
The 5 finalists competing for the contract with Alpecin-Fenix are:
Damien Clayton, UK – 28 years old, pro rider with Ribble Weldtite
Jochem Kerckhaert, The Netherlands – 20 years old, 25th in 2020 Netherlands Nationals Road race
Oliver Moors, UK – 24 years old, pro rider with Ribble Weldtite
Jay Vine, Australia – 25 years old, 5th in GC for 2020 Herald Sun Tour
Lionel Vujasin, Belgium – 31 years old, 12th ranked on ZwiftPower. Lionel rides for Canyon Esports and is one of the most well-known racers on the platform
https://zwiftinsider.com/zwift-academy-road-finalists/
So one rider from each list will be in the pro ranks next year. Caught my eye as obviously Tanfield was at Ribble-Weldtite and there's 2 of his teammates in the men's list there!
I thought it was for amateurs but clearly not given the amount of existing pros on there...0 -
Ellingworth confirmed as Director of Racing at Ineos.Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.0
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I always wonder about these 'crossovers'; they have the engine, which is what road cycling is mainly all about but riding in the bunch and technical/handling skills will need work.
However, (with tongue in cheek ) - having average bike handling hasn't stopped G from having success.
It would/could be carnage if he was switching to DH /XCO.....All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
Ski mountaineer - climbs up mountains then skis back down.RichN95. said:A possible first in the sport from Bora who have signed someone who isn't a cyclist - Anton Palzer. He's a ski mountaineer, what ever that is, and mountain runner. No record of any bike races though at the age of 27. I predict crashes.
If he was a pro ski mountaineer I would have thought he will have an incredible sense of balance and no fear.
It's also very dangerous, or can be (especially as a pro), which is presumably why he wants to make the change.0 -
Hmm would have thought DH would be fine, no bunch to worry about and throwing himself down hills at high speed will be right up his street. Obviously, he probably doesn't have the chops for that as most DH riders have grown up doing it. Still think he would be better than most mere mortals though.andyrac said:I always wonder about these 'crossovers'; they have the engine, which is what road cycling is mainly all about but riding in the bunch and technical/handling skills will need work.
However, (with tongue in cheek ) - having average bike handling hasn't stopped G from having success.
It would/could be carnage if he was switching to DH /XCO.....0 -
Agree - will be interesting - it's one thing handling a bike riding with a couple of other pros, completely different in a 200 man bunch.RichN95. said:A possible first in the sport from Bora who have signed someone who isn't a cyclist - Anton Palzer. He's a ski mountaineer, what ever that is, and mountain runner. No record of any bike races though at the age of 27. I predict crashes.
You assume they've done tests that show he can (physiologically at least) be competitive, otherwise it's a place that could have gone to a young rider out of the pro-conti or U23 ranks.
Assume his bio-passport is transferable or they've had him on the testing pool for a month or so if he's starting in April - you need 6 months in the pool to be allowed to race in a WT or Pro-conti team.
Does feel a bit gimmicky tho, putting him straight in at WT level.0 -
Wasn't Tyler Hamilton a strong skier before switching over (albeit at a much younger age)0
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shirley_basso said:
Wasn't Tyler Hamilton a strong skier before switching over (albeit at a much younger age)
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I'm pretty sure Bora are aware of how he'll do it. If a literal pro team thinks he's capable, then he is. But then people on forums always know best.2
