Cycling: Simon Yates was the tragic figure of the Giro d'Italia 2018. Only in the last few days did the British, who was so confident, lose the leader's jersey. For himself and his team Mitchelton - Scott he then ensured a more than conciliatory end of the season at the Vuelta a Espana. In 2019 he wants to return to Italy and finish the unfinished.
Mitchelton – Scott 2018: 94x on the podium
It wasn't long ago that Team Mitchelton - Scott had riders in their ranks that were winners for every terrain - except for the general classifications. This got through the brothers Simon & Adam Yates and Stephen Chaves suddenly changed. In 2018, he achieved his first victory in a Grand Tour. Simon Yates – who collapsed at the Giro d'Italia so shortly before the end – gave the competition no chance in Spain. But Mitchelton-Scott's transformation into a rankings team hasn't weakened the squad in other areas. A total of 39 wins this season and 55 other places on the podium. There has hardly been a tour or a one-day race without a good result from Mitchelton - Scott to report. The only thing that didn't go smoothly was the Tour de France.
Transfers: Caleb Ewan leaves a gap
After the very successful 2018 season, there is no reason for blatant changes in the Mitchelton - Scott team. So no well-known stars or winners were committed for the coming year. While Tsgabu Grmay and Brent Bookwalter are among the more experienced people, Mitchelton - Scott has with him Edoardo Affini, Nicholas Schultz, and Callum Scotson and DionSmith four talents into the squad. On the side of the departures, on the other hand, there are certainly one or two interesting names. Together with his German helper Roger Kluge changes Caleb ewan to Lotto – Soudal. Actually an extremely painful loss, but since the focus in the team has shifted to the classification drivers, it is definitely a logical step. With the 32 year old Roman Crucifier and the 41 year old Svein Tuft - who still doesn't want to end his career - the team loses a lot of experience. A descent that can be described as painful, especially in the mountains Carlos Verona. The Spaniard will help the competition at Movistar in the future. The 23-year-old Australian RobertPower was surprisingly given to Sunweb. All in all, we see the general transformation of the Mitchelton-Scott team from the transfer window.
departures | Additions | |
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Caleb ewan (Lotto – Soudal) | Brent Bookwalter (BMC) | |
Roger Kluge (Lotto – Soudal) | Tsgabu Grmay (Trek – Segafredo) | |
Charles Verona (movistar) | Edward Affini (SEG Racing Academy) | |
Roman Crucifier (dimension data) | Nicholas Schultz (Caja Rural – Seguros RGA) | |
Svein Tuft (rally cycling) | DionSmith (Wanty – Groupe Gobert) | |
RobertPower (Sunweb) | Callum Scottson (Mitchelton – Bike Exchange) |
Mitchelton – Scott 2019: focus on the tours
“It's a race I have fond memories of. But it also left a bitter taste. So I want to come back to get the job done this time.” Those are the words of Simon Yachts. It's a challenge to its rivals at the Giro d'Italia 2019. So we can expect that the Mitchelton-Scott squad will do everything they can to win the Tour of Italy next season. However, without neglecting all other important races, because the squad is strong enough. Brother Adam Yates is no less talented. Also Stephen Chaves could get you back on the road to success. But not only the classification drivers from Mitchelton - Scott will ensure one or the other victory. With Matteo Trentin and Port of Mezgec Despite the departure of sprinter Caleb Ewan, there are still fast-paced men in the squad. You've always played a good role in the one-day races, too. Even if it will be difficult to repeat the strong 2018 season, Mitchelton - Scott will also be one of the strongest teams in the coming year.
NEWS: "It's a race I have great memories from but it was one which also left a bitter taste in my mouth so I want to go back to try to finish the job off." @SimonYatess back for #MORE at @Giroditalia #Turn. https://t.co/JJXlT0ocnH
- Mitchelton-SCOTT (@MitcheltonSCOTT) 17 December 2018
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