At this point, I assume everyone would be surprised if I didn't plan on doing a lot of transfer business. Luckily for those of you who enjoy my attempt to test the limits of the transfer sheet, I don't plan on changing that approach at this point, though there are fewer definite departures planned this time around:
Nat.
Name
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
XP
Age
Pot
Wage
Peak
80
64
67
69
67
73
77
77
61
80
78
64
68
74
4.100
28
5
475k
*
van der Poel
73
70
74
77
69
78
77
74
72
72
77
77
79
73
4.100
31
3
237k
**
Errazkin
71
75
77
78
70
76
75
76
65
63
73
69
67
70
4.100
30
6
179k
**
Burke
69
77
77
76
69
75
74
80
55
60
71
77
71
69
4.100
31
4
155k
**
Pithie
74
66
69
72
72
76
74
72
77
73
74
67
72
70
4.31
24
1
123k
*
Zariff
70
60
61
61
60
71
67
77
60
80
80
60
67
72
4.100
29
5
127k
*
Dekker
77
63
65
66
60
81
77
74
73
77
76
66
64
61
4.100
28
6
143k
*
Page
73
66
68
69
61
75
72
76
67
78
78
68
70
66
4.100
25
6
103k
**
Mansouri
73
73
74
74
74
77
75
78
62
68
76
76
65
74
4.100
27
4
132k
***
Brunel
75
67
69
71
78
72
78
73
66
61
65
69
66
78
4.100
28
6
113k
***
Mulubrhan
70
69
73
77
62
74
73
76
61
66
72
70
69
57
4.100
27
5
88k
**
Hamilton
72
68
72
76
67
71
74
74
55
64
73
70
68
69
4.100
31
4
66k
***
Theorpanous
71
71
72
73
70
70
72
73
67
69
75
74
70
69
4.44
24
4
50k
*
Orosco
71
75
74
72
70
74
68
72
61
64
66
70
64
67
4.100
27
4
72k
**
Mihkels
73
58
62
65
62
74
73
71
69
75
75
67
62
69
3.10
23
6
400k
Kunkumpai
66
74
73
72
66
74
69
77
56
64
71
64
75
66
4.35
24
5
50k
*
Parashchak
70
68
72
75
58
70
70
71
58
60
72
73
67
58
4.100
26
4
50k
***
Evangelos
73
63
65
66
69
75
70
67
72
73
73
68
72
70
4.61
25
4
50k
*
Svrcek
71
66
68
69
65
71
67
67
69
66
69
71
68
66
3.39
23
5
50k
*
Not for sale
*
Depends on incomings
**
Available for the right price
***
Definitely leaving
In theory only Mihkels is definitely off the table, though I expect others will end up being so in practice. However, I've been wrong about that before...
The * riders are only likely to leave if required to clear cap space or raise funds to enable us to bring in targets that we think will make us stronger even with their departure. That means if you're interested in one of these riders, it's worth getting in touch as you never know what kind of deal might be possible.
The ** riders are riders we don't mind keeping, as we think they will be able to contribute at the level we need in PT relative to their current wages. However, they all have a price where it would likely make sense for us to sell, and as they don't belong to our wider regional focus we would be unlikely to turn down a good deal in the event one was offered.
The *** riders we are actively looking to sell, though not at any price - we'd still hope to get a fair value for them. There is definitely a surprise or two in there, but we're realistic about where we need to get our squad to in order to a) survive this season and b) compete at the top of PT in the next few years, which means some ruthlessness is unfortunately required.
Edited by jph27 on 19-07-2026 16:32
Hum, that's interesting... Looks like at least one of my former riders wants to return home quite quickly
We'll surely talk, as always - let's see if we can find some more cool moves
Hum, that's interesting... Looks like at least one of my former riders wants to return home quite quickly
We'll surely talk, as always - let's see if we can find some more cool moves
I have an idea who that could be ... and don't like the thought overly
Hum, that's interesting... Looks like at least one of my former riders wants to return home quite quickly
We'll surely talk, as always - let's see if we can find some more cool moves
I have an idea who that could be ... and don't like the thought overly
Hey, every rider who returns to Jura won't ride in PT next year, so what's the issue?
Hum, that's interesting... Looks like at least one of my former riders wants to return home quite quickly
We'll surely talk, as always - let's see if we can find some more cool moves
I have an idea who that could be ... and don't like the thought overly
Hey, every rider who returns to Jura won't ride in PT next year, so what's the issue?
Issue 1: It also means they don't rider for me.
Issue 2: You assume I actually care who'll race against me
Interesting availability list, surprised to see Mansouri after him being relatively untouchable last season. Looks like you're going to be in for a fairly busy transfer period
I don't know what my plans are I can see us talking. Someone's been saying Orosco might be homesick, or maybe we're addicted to mountain lieutenants.
I know from your availability list we already have plenty to discuss, so do get in touch. At least that's what I think I've understood from your availability list - I can't pretend it isn't one of life's great mysteries
Hum, that's interesting... Looks like at least one of my former riders wants to return home quite quickly
We'll surely talk, as always - let's see if we can find some more cool moves
I have an idea who that could be ... and don't like the thought overly
Hey, every rider who returns to Jura won't ride in PT next year, so what's the issue?
Issue 1: It also means they don't rider for me.
Issue 2: You assume I actually care who'll race against me
I'm happy to hear of the interest from you both, and assume this will also draw Heine in. Looking forward to some good conversations!
Interesting availability list, surprised to see Mansouri after him being relatively untouchable last season. Looks like you're going to be in for a fairly busy transfer period
It's a shame as I really like his stat combination, but his wage is too high for what he'll realistically offer in PT. Not opposed to keeping him but I suspect the value for money won't be there!
As a quick note to anyone trying to contact me, I won't be around until 10pm site time at the earliest this evening. At that point I'll probably also post my transfers HQ, but the availability above is true as it stands - every rider except Mihkels has a price though, so do enquire if someone interests you particularly!
We've again had a busy first few days of transfers. So far 5 riders have departed, while 7 have joined. So without further ado, let us introduce the new members of the team!
Lauri Tamm
1.00
22yo
€50,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
70
60
63
65
62
69
68
64
69
67
70
68
69
62
…
77
60
63
66
62
76
73
67
76
72
73
71
69
62
Lauri Tamm becomes the latest Estonian talent to ride in our colours. He'll spend this season out on loan developing with Karthago in the CT, and we think he has an important rule to play for us in the future, both on the his preferred terrain of the cobbles and as part of Mihkels' future leadout train.
Mateusz Gajdulewicz
3.03
23yo
€50,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
66
72
71
70
57
67
69
73
59
58
67
70
68
61
…
68
76
74
72
60
71
72
77
59
58
68
71
68
64
Karlis Klismets
3.00
23yo
€50,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
66
71
70
69
68
72
68
71
55
57
61
65
70
67
…
68
75
73
71
71
76
71
75
55
57
62
66
70
70
We let Chris Hamilton and Yaroslav Parashchak leave as part of a swap deal with DK Žalgiris, which saw two talents from our wider focus region arrive in return, with an eye to our future. Mateusz Gajdulewicz is more of a pure climber, who we think can become a stage hunter in the final week of Grand Tours, while Karlis Klismets is more of a well rounded stage racer with a preference for harder stages.
Alexander Hajek
3.40
23yo
€50,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
67
72
73
73
61
71
72
71
57
58
68
66
71
58
…
69
77
78
75
62
75
76
74
57
59
71
68
73
58
Edgar Andres Pinzon
3.91
25yo
€50,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
65
72
70
68
55
71
75
69
59
64
69
68
67
55
…
68
76
73
70
56
75
78
72
60
64
70
71
70
56
Mats Wenzel
4.24
24yo
€50,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
68
73
72
71
73
74
73
72
60
58
71
65
68
74
…
68
75
73
72
74
76
74
73
60
58
71
65
68
75
It wouldn't be transfer season without some sort of deal between us and ELCO - ABEA, would it? Xuban Errazkin, Stavros Theorpanous and Alexys Brunel headed off to Greece and in their place came a small amount of cash and three new arrivals. While we're weaker in the short term from the swap, we think it was the right move thinking about the timeline for the team to be competitive.
Alexander Hajek headlined the deal, being a rider who we think will in time excel on medium-mountain stages and be solid whenever the road goes up hill. Edgar Andres Pinzon is a slightly older talent for his stage of development, but will in time become a pure climber with great endurance, while Mats Wenzel can contribute in stage races now and for many years to come. All three may only have a temporary stay with us depending on other deals, but for now we're very glad to have them on the team.
Andres Camilo Ardila
4.100
27yo
€400,000
FL
MO
MM
HI
TT
ST
RS
RC
CB
SP
AC
FG
DH
PR
67
81
81
80
68
69
70
74
62
62
75
76
66
68
Finally, our big addition. Andres Camilo Ardila may seem an unusual rider for us to spend 1.9m on, but we think there is potentially a lot of untapped value to be had with him. Given his struggles over longer distances, we envisage keeping him away from hilly classics and focusing on the mountains, where we think he can use his punch to good effect. Add in his relatively young age for a rider of his quality, and we're delighted to have him on board, as he will still be at his peak in the same window as the years after Mihkels completes his development.
