monosierra
09-29-09, 04:50 PM
Does that open the door for Radioshack and Sky right away?
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erader
09-29-09, 06:21 PM
Does that open the door for Radioshack and Sky right away?
sure seems that way now all lance needs is the TTT at the 2010 TDF :thumb:.
ed rader
sure seems that way now all lance needs is the TTT at the 2010 TDF :thumb:.
ed rader
Bacciagalupe
09-29-09, 06:39 PM
As far as I can tell, there were two open spots before BBox & Cofidis got kicked to the curb anyway.
CrimsonKarter21
09-29-09, 08:41 PM
It's rediculous that the one of the longest single-sponsored teams in the sport has been kicked out of the ProTour. Sure, they had a tough streak, but at least they won at the Vuelta.
I was also looking forward to see Bouygues' Japanese sprinter's progression in the ProTour ranks.
I was also looking forward to see Bouygues' Japanese sprinter's progression in the ProTour ranks.
rogwilco
09-30-09, 12:49 AM
There might be another spot open if Astana gets kicked out, which appears to be a definite possibility right now.
yellowjeep
09-30-09, 01:25 AM
Damn I need to catch up on this stuff, any good links?
Gr8Scott
09-30-09, 10:47 AM
Both teams were ranked low in the standings...I think the idea of the ProTour was always to be based on results - i.e. - top level of sport.
here's a story on it:
http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1830/UCI-refuses-ProTour-licenses-for-French-teams-RadioShack-decision-on-hold.aspx
here's a story on it:
http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1830/UCI-refuses-ProTour-licenses-for-French-teams-RadioShack-decision-on-hold.aspx
Treefox
10-01-09, 05:54 PM
Sky was already announced as getting one.
Sad about those two getting booted - I think of them both as teams that are just always there - never really doing much, but always being a presence. Like Lampre and Milram (now why did Lampre get a three-year extension, but Milram only a one-year?)
Sad about those two getting booted - I think of them both as teams that are just always there - never really doing much, but always being a presence. Like Lampre and Milram (now why did Lampre get a three-year extension, but Milram only a one-year?)
DMF
10-02-09, 06:17 PM
it is highly unlikely that this will impact a start for either of the two French teams in the Tour de France. The presence of French stars Thomas Voeckler and David Moncoutié all but guarantee a place in the world's biggest bike race.n/r