Team Sky/Ineos

[brommers]

Breaking News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/46535894

 

[Beebo]

Not a huge surprise given new ownership.

Will another sponsor step up to the plate.

 

[Venod]

Sky news is also reporting the story.

https://news.sky.com/story/sky-to-end-investment-in-professional-cycling-and-team-sky-11578462?fbclid=IwAR3IimSQM8yHLBRbfeNXxdiEnuDOwY3BjykAZOLTgxbXr755cpXmZZ7-gkQ

 

[Gary E]

Need to know the name of the new owners soonest so that all the haters can get their hateful posts ready

 

[Fab Foodie]

Need to know the name of the new owners soonest so that all the haters can get their hateful posts ready

Sly and the Family Stone are entering a bid.... then we can have the aptly named Team Sly....

 

[Adam4868]

New name,new image.Same team.?

 

[DCLane]

This isn't a surprise - they should be able to get a new set of sponsors. However, it'll take a big backer to keep things anywhere near the same level.

 

[Freds Dad]

It should be Team Amazon next then all the packages will be tracked and arrive on time.

 

[rich p]

Tinkoff

 

[Rusty Nails]

At least Geraint Thomas will get one year of his new, better paid contract.

I doubt they will get a more lucrative sponsor and next year will be very interesting indeed.

 

[tom73]

Clearly it’s become to toxic a brand to be seen with. No surprise they pulled the plug. If it’s to carry on as is who ever wants it will need deep pockets

 

[Threevok]

Chances are it will be a betting company or online casino

 

[tom73]

@Threevok maybe right can’t see that ending well either.

 

[nickyboy]

Chances are it will be a betting company or online casino

Not sure about that. Is cycling a big betting sport?

Given Sky are reported to have bankrolled the cycling team with a budget bigger than anyone else's it will be interesting to see whether they can attract a big sponsor to maintain this or will drop down to the same levels as the likes of Movistar

 

[Threevok]

Not sure about that. Is cycling a big betting sport?

I don't know about that, but it's more about raising brand awareness, than anything else