Rumor confirmed, Thor signed with BMC for the next three seasons. That is a pretty nice event for him. And BMC. It doesn’t seem right if Gilbert signs too. That seems like too much firepower for one Pro Tour squad. Kind of reminiscent of the Mapei days.
To BMC.
Steve, you have really done so much to improve my enjoyment of bicycle racing. The links to live streaming video and the interesting insights into the current racing scene and you personal experience of it. Thank you.
Can’t see PG signing now; way too much conflict of interest. Thor wants P-R so bad. If he doesn’t get it he’d step on Gilbert’s toes for the rest.
Thor and Gilbert are best buds and have said they would like to ride together. Both live in Monaco and train together often.
I’d completely forgotten that’s why Thor and PG are are climbing so well. Thanks.
No Jim,
They live there to avoid the taxes just like Davide Rebellin err, umm…
The 96 finish was the classiest finish of a race I have ever seen. Watched that 100 times and still get chicken skin when i see it. Can’t wait till Thor (nat champ) Gilbe (nat champ) and Sparty (nat champ) roar into the velodrome in 2012. what a finish that would be.