We'll be seeing lots of rider movement at the end of this season. The end of sponsorships, the merging of teams, and the ProTour will shake things up quite a bit. Thought it might be nice to have a central spot for this sort of thing.
I swear I read that Maggie Backstedt signed to Liquigas for next season. But now, I can't find the news article. Anyone have info?
from cyclingnews today:
Celestino quits Saeco
Italian classics specialist Mirko Celestino has decided to leave the Saeco nest, signing a deal with former Polti team director Gianluigi Stanga. Celestino will join the ranks of a team formed from the merger of De Nardi and Domina Vacanze. The two teams are expected to combine assets with an eye on securing entry in the UCI's Pro Tour for 2005.
Paulinho to Liberty Seguros
Olympic silver medallist in the men's road race, Sergio Paulinho, has signed a deal to join Manolo Saiz and the Spanish Liberty Seguros team. Paulinho, who rides this year for LA Pecol, will also be joined by Portuguese compatriot Nuno Ribeiro.