Transfers and rumours

[Cathryn]

Elisa Longo Borghini to UAE.

I’m not thrilled about this one, she is pretty much the embodiment of Lidl Trek. I can only imagine she’s moving for the money because Lidl is an excellent team for her. I totally understand that she wants to capitalise on income, but I’m still disappointed she’s moved. Not a fan of sports washing either! Sigh. Will still cheer for her though because it’s Elisa!

 

[Adam4868]

Decathlon AG2R sign Johannes Staune-Mittet from Visma on a three year deal.
Also Callum Scotsmon
Tord Gudmestad
Stefan Bissegger

 

[mjr]

Elisa Longo Borghini to UAE.

I’m not thrilled about this one, she is pretty much the embodiment of Lidl Trek. I can only imagine she’s moving for the money because Lidl is an excellent team for her. I totally understand that she wants to capitalise on income, but I’m still disappointed she’s moved. Not a fan of sports washing either! Sigh. Will still cheer for her though because it’s Elisa!

Don't UAE have fewer big leaders than Trek? Consonni and... erm... Persico? Van Anrooij?

 

[Cathryn]

Don't UAE have fewer big leaders than Trek? Consonni and... erm... Persico? Van Anrooij?

Van Anrooij is at Trek. Maybe yes, maybe she is the undisputed leader but surely she's been that for Lidl Trek as well. I feel like her support squad at Trek is notably better than what she'll get at UAE.

 

[rich p]

Pidders to Q36. 5? Odd move, if it's true, apart from the Pinarello connection

 

[Adam4868]

Luke Rowe joining Decathlon AG2R as a sport director from November 2024.

 

[mjr]

Luke Rowe joining Decathlon AG2R as a sport director from November 2024.

What are Ineos doing???

 

[mjr]

Luke Rowe said he had no real reason not to stay at Ineos. Does that mean he just fancies a change or that DAT offered more than Ratcliffe would?

Watts Occurring - with Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe: ANNOUNCEMENT! Where's Luke working in 2025? - Watts Occurring powered by Eurosport

Episode webpage: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-geraint-thomas-cycling-club/

Media file: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pr...hone.fm/COMG5758785104.mp3?updated=1728289419

Either way, nice DS for a semi-mutual team to have! 👏

 

[tarric]

Rune Herregodts Intermarche-Wanty to UAE.

 

[Adam4868]

What are Ineos doing???

Im guessing you don't watch the Premier league...Jim and Sir Dave are busy turning Man U back into a dream team....
I think 🙄

 

[mjr]

Im guessing you don't watch the Premier league...Jim and Sir Dave are busy turning Man U back into a dream team....
I think 🙄

Man City's dream team, perhaps?

I thought someone told me Jim was playing with boats now.

 

[Cathryn]

Im guessing you don't watch the Premier league...Jim and Sir Dave are busy turning Man U back into a dream team....
I think 🙄

My husband is tired of waiting.

 

[Cathryn]

I'm very curious why Demi Vollering's 2025 team hasn't been announced yet!

 

[Adam4868]

Didn't see this move coming if true.

View: https://x.com/cirogazzetta/status/1843663736726528340?t=-swoWzo13a3W_F-041-zTw&s=19

 

[Adam4868]

Pablo Torres signs with UAE until 2030

The Madrid star has been promoted from Gen Z, the reserve team, and will be in the first team for the next six seasons.