| Author |
 Topic  |
|
Blackjack
Elite Rider
217 Posts |
 Posted - 20/07/2010 : 22:11:26
|
I Just wanted to make a new thread about the riders we either want or have head rumors about joining the team, since I think the other thread was thought as a factual thread by KD Teammate.
I'll start out by saying I really hope that the rumours grom last year, about Fedrigo joining the team will come true this year. He seems like a really good rider in hills and also in a break or maybe as a helper in the mountains.
His contract with Bbox runs ends this year, and he has expressed that he wants to leave.
At the same time Bbox doesn't have a sponsor for next year yet. |
|
|
mashjaja
National Champion
USA
900 Posts |
|
|
Culkasi
Hors Categorie
United Kingdom
4080 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 09:22:58
|
I'd love to get Barredo and Van Den Broeck
Culkasi |
 |
|
|
Ethan Miran
National Champion
France
767 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 10:07:10
|
I think Bbox have found a sponsor in Vendee (mostly cause of the 2 stage victorys and the Polka dot jersey), it is also the place were the TdF starts next year. He has also been talking with FDJ, but i hope he will come.
If we take Alberto Contador i think we will also take Daniel Navarro.
Team Saxo Bank is The Best!!! |
|
|
|
sander
Hors Categorie
Belgium
2336 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 11:45:11
|
quote:
Originally posted by Culkasi
I'd love to get Barredo and Van Den Broeck
Culkasi
Me too!
But Van Den Broeck will be really hard to get. He feels comfortable at Lotto and has a decent team where he is the only captain for the Tour. The only way Riis could get him is by offering a higher paycheck, I think.
Winner of the Vuelta Fantasy Game 2007 |
|
|
|
Ethan Miran
National Champion
France
767 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 11:48:55
|
| If the 2nd sponsor is Specialized if think we could get some Astana, Quick Step and ISD Neri |
|
|
|
SarahforSaxoBank
National Champion
Denmark
631 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 11:49:53
|
Ivan Basso (will never happen prob)
Van den Broeck
Nibali
Barredo
Rasmus Guldhammer
Fedrigo
L.L. Sanchez |
|
|
|
Culkasi
Hors Categorie
United Kingdom
4080 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 11:55:33
|
quote:
Originally posted by SarahforSaxoBank
Ivan Basso (will never happen prob)
Van den Broeck
Nibali under contract
Barredo
Rasmus Guldhammer that'd be nice
Fedrigo
L.L. Sanchez Said to be going to Rabobank
Culkasi |
|
|
|
Ethan Miran
National Champion
France
767 Posts |
|
|
Sastre Fan
Elite Rider
Denmark
142 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 23:13:10
|
I don't think that the two mentioned Frenchmen and recent stage winners will join Riis' team.
First of all, I don't think they fit in with Riis' philosophy about team spirit, since they're both used to have free roles, meaning that they can do almost whatever they want.
Secondly, there's no doubt that there will be heavy competition from all the French teams, as a national hero - naturally - is rather good for business. Besides, Fedrigo has apparently stated that he wishes to continue his career in France to the day he retires.
A similar argument (not forgetting the good ones from sander) is likely to apply to Van Den Broeck, as he is presumably just as happy with staying on a Belgian squad as his team are happy with him.
However, Barredo has for many years been a rider, whom I like, and he has certainly shown that he can work for the team, for instance when he loyally brought Chavanel to Avoriaz before Armstrong.
And an addition: Cunego. With a much, much stronger team, and a more focused preparation for the Tour (by not aiming for the Giro as well) he could be a GC-contender - probably not on the same level as the team is used to, though... But I have to admit that Cunego is ranked below the riders that we know for certain can perform well in the Tour. However, I would prefer him over Contador, because I see nothing challenging (/exciting?) in bringing in a superstar. After all, Riis has a reputation of being able to make riders get results they would never have had the a year or two before (Julich, O'Grady, Sastre etc.) - which is also what makes Cunego interesting, as I think Riis likes a challenge.
Sastre Fan |
|
|
|
sander
Hors Categorie
Belgium
2336 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 23:19:52
|
I think that Cunego's days as a GC contender are over, but he's an interesting name as a new leader for the hilly classics, and he can support a GC leader in the mountains.
Winner of the Vuelta Fantasy Game 2007 |
|
|
|
Roman
Stagiaire
Czech Republic
41 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2010 : 02:55:42
|
Cunego + Riis? That was my dream about 5 years ago! 
Cunego, Kreuziger, Pardilla, Kiryienka, Grabovskyy, Kwiatkowski and Nerz are the riders what I would like to see in our team. But it all depends on budget what will have Riis.. |
|
|
|
mashjaja
National Champion
USA
900 Posts |
|
|
Ventoux55
Stagiaire
Germany
31 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2010 : 07:34:17
|
Cunego would be fantastic. He is also 100% for clean riding. From more than one interview, it looks like he is also very personable which is good for a team.
|
|
|
|
saxo-fan
Stagiaire
Denmark
17 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2010 : 09:31:34
|
| I am also voting for Cunego or Kreuziger. I am also thinking Nicolas Roche, but I donīt know about his contract with AG2R. |
Edited by - saxo-fan on 22/07/2010 10:45:28 |
|
|
|
Totally
National Champion
Denmark
660 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2010 : 10:24:33
|
How is the contract status on a rider like D. Martin from Garmin? IMO he would be a very interesting signing.
I would also like to see Ciolek on the team. He is so talented, but as all other riders entering Milram he has become waaay worse on that team.
also Niki Terpstra would be nice or how about Taaramae? (but is he clean?)
In order to really understand me you must think |
|
|
|
Topic |
|
Team Saxo Bank- New riders, rumours and wishes
