Transfers and rumours

[rich p]

Valter from VLAB to Bahrain Vic

 

[wakemalcolm]

I read that and thought it was old news. Turns out it was announced at the start of August but VLAB are giving it the big 'Thanks and goodbye' now.

 

[Adam4868]

Premier Tech to Ineos if the rumours are to be believed.

Ineos don't just miss out on signings.....
PremierTech to replace Deceuninck from next season.

 

[Adam4868]

Info @Gazzetta_it - Update about actual Israel-Premier Tech: there will be a change of name, as already reported, from next season, and according to our sources the licence of the team is likely to become Swiss in 2026.

Just feck it off and start a fresh team ?

 

[CarbonClem]

Any info on Ineos bikes next year? I see Pinarello are co sponsoring Q 36.

 

[Adam4868]

Any info on Ineos bikes next year? I see Pinarello are co sponsoring Q 36.

Pretty sure it stays the same... they signed up for another 3 years with Ineos.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Pretty sure it stays the same... they signed up for another 3 years with Ineos.

There's not really any conflict of interest or anything like that with a bike brand covering multiple teams, if they can afford it. Hey look how great our bikes are! Everyone wants them!

 

[Adam4868]

There's not really any conflict of interest or anything like that with a bike brand covering multiple teams, if they can afford it. Hey look how great our bikes are! Everyone wants them!

Makes sense as Pinarello owner Ivan Glasenberg is a major investor in Q36.5...and
Pidders was riding them in CX and mountain biking anyway....
How long till the Tour Down Under ? 😁

 

[Pross]

Makes sense as Pinarello owner Ivan Glasenberg is a major investor in Q36.5...and
Pidders was riding them in CX and mountain biking anyway....
How long till the Tour Down Under ? 😁

Pidcock also rode a Pinarello in the gravel race in SA recently, I saw some article about it and the overwhelming response in the comments was how hideous the bike looked.

 

[wakemalcolm]

8 and a half stone wet through climber Finlay Pickering to EF Education Tautology (yes, I know).

Good move for him.

 

[DeadCalm]

8 and a half stone wet through climber Finlay Pickering to EF Education Tautology (yes, I know).

Good move for him.

I thought he was going to Jayco?

 

[wakemalcolm]

I thought he was going to Jayco?

You may have a point there: an equally good(ish) move for him.

 

[Adam4868]

Biniam Girmay will join Israel-Premier Tech from 2026....or whatever they decide to call themselves.

 

[gsk82]

Biniam Girmay will join Israel-Premier Tech from 2026....or whatever they decide to call themselves.

As will Scott, who are replacing Factor per Daniel Benson.

 

[Pross]

As will Scott, who are replacing Factor per Daniel Benson.

I'll have to get myself a new bike now - every cloud and all that!