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| Vien |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:17
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Miguel98 wrote:
Ioannis Tamouridis rumoured to have sign for Euskaltel. I know they want points, but come on, isn't this an overeactament?
EDIT: Confirmed. Here's the link. https://ibanmayoblog.blogspot.pt
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| CountArach |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:18
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Also from that link:
" In further staff-related news, team doctor Raquel Ortolano has left for Astana, and Guillermo Cuesta will not stay on. In comes Eduardo González Salvardo and Sergio QuÃlez."
I looked up Salvardo and couldn't find much (others may know better) but this link makes me question Quilez:
https://www.doping.../euskatel/
Quilez was a doctor at Liberty Seguros from 05-07 working with Saiz.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:25
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CountArach wrote:
I looked up Salvardo and couldn't find much (others may know better)
Salvador*
Worked at Festina. 
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| CountArach |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:29
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kumazan wrote:
CountArach wrote:
I looked up Salvardo and couldn't find much (others may know better)
Salvador*
Worked at Festina.
Ah doesn't help when the link misspelled it!
Not confident about those choices...
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:34
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What has Euskaltel turned to?  |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:39
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You guys really need to stop banging on about Euskaltel. Yes, it's a pity they, as a team, haven't earned enough points throughout a season to keep in the World Tour with the riders they had, and with riders from the Basque region. But is it really their fault? No. They're just playing the unfortunate game that the UCI has landed upon the cycling world.
Given the two options, which would you do as a manager:
1) Continue to sign Basque riders. Demote to Pro Conti. Have your sponsors pull out. Team folds. 50 people out of a job.
2) Sign a few riders who you know can't hack it on the World Tour level, on a one year deal. Therefore giving your Basque riders a chance to earn enough points to keep you up next season.
It's not a hard decision really is it? Reward a few Europeans with a chance to ride some big races, and at the same time save an entire business.
A pity, yes, but stop going on about it. If you want to make a difference, write the UCI a letter addressing your concern regarding the current point system.
Yeah, didn't think you would.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:44
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rjc_43 wrote:
1) Continue to sign Basque riders. Demote to Pro Conti. Have your sponsors pull out. Team folds. 50 people out of a job.
I'm pretty confident that wouldn't happen if the team relegates to PCT. Still you're completely right that the problem is the system, and this is a consequence of it.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:47
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Wait for it guys....
Spoiler Davide Rebellin signs for CCC Polsat 
Edited by Alakagom on 21-10-2012 14:51
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:48
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Their main problem is that all the good Basque riders are riding at Movistar.
 [url=www.pcmdaily.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=33182] Team Santander Media Thread[/url]
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| kumazan |
Posted on 21-10-2012 14:54
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Alakagom wrote:
Wait for it guys....
Spoiler Davide Rebellin signs for CCC Polsat
Damn, I bought a pair of shoes in a CCC shop recently. I'll ask for a refund.
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| Farmer Sam |
Posted on 22-10-2012 08:18
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According to Biciclismo the final rider on Euskaltel's team roster will be Moroccan Tarik Chaoufi. |
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| dienblad |
Posted on 22-10-2012 08:32
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So what if Euskaltel relegates to Pro-Conti? Yes, they are a nice team, but what have they accomplished the last 2 seasons? Antón and Sánchez are capable of riding a top 10 in a GT, and can win a stage, and they attack a lot in the mountains (but win rarely).
So without good results, you don't belong in the World Tour. And they apparantly haven't got the money to sign riders who have scored a lot of points, so they go for a different group. And they'll receive wildcards for all Spanish races, and possibly also for the Tour or Giro. And the riders will be delighted that they don't have to ride the cobbled races.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 22-10-2012 11:05
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Tarik Chaoufi --> Euskaltel. Finally Rutkiewicz isn't signing with them.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 22-10-2012 19:16
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First Greek and Moroccan riders on the World Tour, actually Euskaltel are contributing for a bit to internationalize the peloton. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 22-10-2012 19:17
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kumazan wrote:
Tarik Chaoufi --> Euskaltel. Finally Rutkiewicz isn't signing with them.
And that puts them in the World Tour on points.
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
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| johnnyjur |
Posted on 23-10-2012 10:34
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Serpa to Lampre
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 23-10-2012 16:58
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Old news. |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 23-10-2012 20:14
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rjc_43 wrote:
You guys really need to stop banging on about Euskaltel. Yes, it's a pity they, as a team, haven't earned enough points throughout a season to keep in the World Tour with the riders they had, and with riders from the Basque region. But is it really their fault? No. They're just playing the unfortunate game that the UCI has landed upon the cycling world.
Given the two options, which would you do as a manager:
1) Continue to sign Basque riders. Demote to Pro Conti. Have your sponsors pull out. Team folds. 50 people out of a job.
2) Sign a few riders who you know can't hack it on the World Tour level, on a one year deal. Therefore giving your Basque riders a chance to earn enough points to keep you up next season.
It's not a hard decision really is it? Reward a few Europeans with a chance to ride some big races, and at the same time save an entire business.
A pity, yes, but stop going on about it. If you want to make a difference, write the UCI a letter addressing your concern regarding the current point system.
Yeah, didn't think you would.
How far does few stretch? I can tolerate 1 or 2 for points but if they need more then they're hopeless.
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| Farmer Sam |
Posted on 24-10-2012 08:32
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Away from Euskaltel now, Spidertech rider François Parisien (Slipstream back in the beginning) joins Argos Shimano for the year, while the Spidertech team are away from the sport for next season.
https://velogazett...on-equipe/ |
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| depeche92 |
Posted on 24-10-2012 18:30
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Mauro Santambrogio signed for Vini-Fantini  |
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