I'm really excited to see what Tesfatsion can do in CT. He was already very successful in spots in PCT, and with the right schedule, I believe he could be very strong in CT. I'll be rooting for it for sure. With just one true neo-pro signed, it looks like you're trying to go for success quickly, and you've assembled a pretty good squad for that purpose in my opinion. Also, that one talent is a very nice one
Thanks Cunego! Was really happy to buy tesfatsion off you. I do have some doubts about my ability to plan his schedule given I still don’t totally understand MM so hopefully I don’t let him down
Had to hold myself back a little on going for talents but the plan is to hopefully get to pct so I can pursue them (and other cool riders) a little more without blowing up my budget haha. Very happy to get Dellai though, wouldn’t be one of my teams without a high flat talent like him, and I imagine some day he might fit in a strong TTT core with a certain other Tunisian…
You've managed to build a great inaugural team on your return here. Our former lead sprinter El Sabbahi is a great pickup, and I bet we'll bump heads plenty when the terrain goes up.
What a coincidence that as soon as the Vatican pops up, Karthago enters the scene. Carthago Delenda Est
Want to start simply congratulating you on a good first transfer season (back). Tesfatsion should be a very interesting rider and like you noted, I'm not sure exactly where to plan him with his combined MO/HI combo. Should be very good in the right hilly stage races.
Neilands and Muhindo should do you well in the cobble races, although it appears things have gotten even more competitive with folks realizing how little competition there was for it last year.
Overall, have to say you're a promotion contender which is a fantastic spot to be.
Cool effort to have three very good terrain leaders with good units in support, as well as a sprinter and a couple of riders with extra scoring potential. A very well-built CT squad, looking forward to cheering you on this year, should be a fun one!
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