Disco ... no mas
08-10-07, 10:15 PM
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Disco ... no mas
So rumors that they have found a sponsor for next year have been dispelled ... they are closing up shop.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?..._closesdoors07
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?..._closesdoors07
08-10-07, 10:42 PM
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Might be good for the team to take a few years off. They have been a prime target for the past decade and it might be better to let the drug controversies sort themselves out/calm down in the meantime. Then again it might be a setup to get the cash they need to run a full team, support personnel, wind tunnel testing, and schedule. There aren't that many sponsors willing to cough up 14-16+ million dollars a year to be a primary sponsor and wants or has worldwide, in particular Europe, presence for their products and/or services. The TdF plays almost 24/7 on TV and it's good saturation advertising for a sponsor.
Wouldn't be surprised if VS cuts back it's cycling coverage to just the TdF, unless some U.S. sponsored team or U.S. riders is prominant enough to attract viewers and has a chance to win or place high.
Wouldn't be surprised if VS cuts back it's cycling coverage to just the TdF, unless some U.S. sponsored team or U.S. riders is prominant enough to attract viewers and has a chance to win or place high.
08-11-07, 04:37 AM
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I guess Versus will just have to focus on Slipstream now.
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Tailwind discusses end of Team Discovery Channel
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?..._closesdoors07
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?..._closesdoors07
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Looks like sales of Trek bikes is gonna drop!! 
j/k
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Slipstream...'cause Bjarne is a ****** nozzle...and Argyle pwns all.
Methinks Trek will sign on with Slipstream if not this year then the next.
Methinks Trek will sign on with Slipstream if not this year then the next.
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I always thought Predictor was a kickass sponsor...Pregnancy Tests rule.
08-13-07, 01:14 PM
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I love that jersey!
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Hooters needs to sponsor a team. In women's cycling. Who cares if they'd be 90 minutes behind the pack. They deserve all the camera time.
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re: Hooters
If they wear the shorts...I bet they'd be in front.
If they wear the shorts...I bet they'd be in front.
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Vance: I find your ideas interesting...can I subscribe to the newsletter?
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One woman's road rash is another's carpal tunnel syndrome...in fact, it's this woman's carpal tunnel syndrome.