Worlds

[tenacious1]

Busche does not necessarily have a place on the team. http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/07/news/hoping-for-worlds-start-busche-scouts-richmond-course_379914

Also, the US men are currently on 18th in the world. I'm not sure how many entries that allows. Maybe only 6?

[tenacious1]

I've only read one article on transfers and it was so iffy on everything that I didn't think it was worth repeating. I'm guessing until the transfer season officially starts all we'll have is unsubstantiated rumors -- except for a those who renew with their current team.

[tenacious1]

Dombrowski is going to ride the Vuelta. If he survives that should put him in good shape for Worlds.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/07/news/comeback-kid-dombrowski-cool-and-calm-ahead-of-first-grand-tour-start_380118

[ctjim]

Tommy D probably wont be riding....

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tom-danielson-tests-positive-for-testosterone/

[tenacious1]

I just saw that. WT*?

[wherestheportojohn]

I just saw that. WT*?

Ditto.

[tenacious1]

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=5644278

Wow. I did not know TD had a girlfriend.

. That board is intense.

[tenacious1]

Phinney is back. 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phinney-announces-his-comeback-with-third-place-finish-in-utah/

[ihop]

I just saw that. WT*?

OMG.

And the girlfriend line is hysterical but it is no longer a part of his wiki page.

[tenacious1]

Well of course she's hysterical! He tested positive!

[tenacious1]

Airgas -- Do these two stories conflict?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/horner-lends-personal-rv-to-team-airgas-safeway-at-tour-of-utah/

http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/08/news/airgas-safeway-turns-heads-with-porsche-team-cars_380693

Is it okay to park the Porsches next to the RV?

[tenacious1]

I was scanning Utah's results and noticed that Jasper Bovenhuis and Ted King, both of Cannondale-Garmin have the exact same time. Bovenhuis is not on the team's website so I'm guessing he's a stagenaire (sp?). I think they've asked King to show him the ropes and look out for him. Kinda sweet. 

[tenacious1]

Cr*p! Was that Brammeier?

[tenacious1]

Dombrowski took the win and Horner is speaking out against the UCI because he couldn't get a TUE for asthma medication. I can't tell if he's just whining or if the UCI was out of line.

But anyway, it's a nice win for Dombrowski.

[tenacious1]

We only get six for the men's team. I thought we got one extra as host nation but I not.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/usa-gets-six-for-richmond-world-championship-mens-road-race/

[tenacious1]

Analysis of my vacation time and commitments for later this year indicate I won't be going to Worlds. I'll be sad about this for years.

[tenacious1]

US teams announced -- there are still a few slots to be filled.

Elite Men – Road Race: Taylor Phinney and Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing Team), Tyler Farrar (MTN-Qhubeka), Alex Howes and Ben King (Cannondale-Garmin) - Final spot to be named by Sept. 11.

Elite Men – Individual Time Trial: Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing Team) - Final spot to be named by Sept. 11.

Elite Women – Road Race: Allie Dragoo (TWENTY16 p/b SHO-AIR), Megan Guarnier and Evelyn Stevens (Boels Dolmans), Shelley Olds (Ale Cipollini), Coryn Rivera (UnitedHealthcare), Lauren Stephens (Team TIBCO-SVB), Tayler Wiles (Velocio-SRAM)

Elite Women – Individual Time Trial: Kristin Armstrong (TWENTY16 p/b SHO-AIR), Carmen Small (Bigla Pro Cycling Team), Evelyn Stevens (Boels Dolmans Cycling Team)

U23 Men – Road Race: Greg Daniel (Axeon Cycling Team), Daniel Eaton (Axeon Cycling Team), Colin Joyce (California Giant Berry Farms-Specialized), Logan Owen (Axeon Cycling Team) , Tyler Williams (BMC Development Team)

U23 Men – Individual Time Trial: Greg Daniel (Axeon Cycling Team), Daniel Eaton (Axeon Cycling Team),

Junior Men – Road: Chris Blevins (Team Specialized Racing), Jonny Brown, Ethan Reynolds and Jack Maddux (Hot Tubes Development Cycling Team), Adrien Costa (Hagens Berman U-23), Brandon McNulty (LUX-Specialized by Cynergy)

Junior Men – Individual Time Trial: Adrien Costa (Hagens Berman U-23), Brandon McNulty (LUX-Specialized by Cynergy)

Junior Women – Road Race: Chloe Dygert (TWENTY16 Devo p/b SHO-AIR), Skylar Schneider (ISCorp Cycling p/b SmartChoice MRI), Emma White (Hot Tubes Development Cycling Team), Ashlyn Woods (Carolina Masters-PainPathways Cycling Team),

Junior Women – Individual Time Trial: Chloe Dygert (TWENTY16 Devo p/b SHO-AIR), Emma White (Hot Tubes Development Cycling Team).


http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phinney-heads-up-usa-team-for-world-championships/


So Phinney made it.    No Tejay since he broke a shoulder or maybe a clavicle in the Vuelta.  Where's Busche? I thought winning nationals automatically put him on the team. Also, Talansky for the TT win he took at nationals?

[ihop]

Analysis of my vacation time and commitments for later this year indicate I won't be going to Worlds. I'll be sad about this for years.

Sorry tenacious.  We came to the same conclusion - time off, plane tickets, hotel, being gone the week before, traveling again two weeks after, etc.  I understand.

[tenacious1]

They added Nathan Craddock to the TT and the RR teams.

I'm sad for Busche, but for all I know he might not have wanted to ride.

[tenacious1]

Worlds starts tomorrow with TTT! Who's your favorite?

I haven't heard yet if Phinney made BMC's team.

I'm hoping Evelyn Stevens' team takes the women's win.