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Bye Bye to the Argyle Armada

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According to Velonews Team Slipstream have persuaded Garmin to pony up a bit more sponsorship cash to get title sponsor status (I wonder if David Millar's little eulogy during the Giro was part of some masterplan). No longer Team Slipstream, they will now be Team Garmin-Chipotle presented by H30. So now we wonder how much longer that unique orange and blue kit can survive? As long as Svein Tuft is in the peloton, perhaps. 

[ed] Bonus! Press conference coverage in the comments.

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And in reply to myself

(since the edit doesn’t work for me) Anyone who wants to “attend” the streaming press conference launch can blag themselves a ticket here http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=49186 ready for 11am Eastern Time.

by Monty. on Jun 18, 2008 5:25 AM EDT   0 recs

aww

and here I’d even gone and come up with a clever title involving finding a title sponsor with Garmin, polished it up, and THEN checked to see if anyone else wrote about it . . .

Good job :)

by Sui Juris on Jun 18, 2008 8:57 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

C'MON!

Let’s see the new kit already!

by itswells on Jun 18, 2008 6:32 AM EDT   0 recs

Same day

as Columbia! It’s like New York Fashion Week… for cyclists.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 10:47 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Still Argyle for a while

Garmin’s site makes the announcement tastefully slathered in blue and orange argyle.

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us

by rocketpress on Jun 18, 2008 6:33 AM EDT   0 recs

GARMIN GPS & COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR

Finally, some sponsors that us niche sports/outdoorsy freaks can relate to.

by itswells on Jun 18, 2008 6:35 AM EDT   0 recs

+1

"I won! I won! I don't have to go to school anymore." -- Eddy Merckx, after winning his first bike race

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 18, 2008 8:03 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Now, what'd be really cool...

is if someone would add ”...powered by Guinness”.

by itswells on Jun 18, 2008 10:24 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wooooo Hooooooo!!!

Excellent news for cycling this week. And I agree completely that it is excellent to have sponsors that fans can relate to and get excited about.

by PopUp Rolen on Jun 18, 2008 6:56 AM EDT   0 recs

Just read the VeloNews article and one thing stood out
Looking forward, Vaughters said one team goal for 2009 would be to sign a proven "prolific" race winner

Let the rumor mill begin!

by PopUp Rolen on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 AM EDT   0 recs

Just speculating,

and he’s not yet prolific, but if Garmin nee Slipstream signed Benna, would our site traffic actually bring down the intertubes? I say yes.

"Hey, hey, settle down boys and girls or Krusty will have to bring out his old friend Corporal Punishment again."

by Drew... on Jun 18, 2008 9:50 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha!

Riot in the streets, baby!

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 10:58 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thor! CA on their way out.

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. - G. Marx

by flying dog on Jun 19, 2008 6:45 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Three year term

and I think that covers it for now.

by Sui Juris on Jun 18, 2008 8:58 AM EDT   0 recs

There will be a live press conference today you can log in and listen to

Garmin and Slipstream officials and athletes will hold a Webcast press conference on June 18, 2008, at Noon Eastern Daylight Time. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=49186

by roadside on Jun 18, 2008 9:14 AM EDT   0 recs

I just called to thank them

Phone: (913) 397-8200
They were…nonplussed, but pleased, I think would be the right way to put it.
I also asked for more simple, low-cost, very shock-resistant, very waterproof garmins, suitable for bike mounting & staying out in all weather (and over potholes, at speed).

by JFS_PGH on Jun 18, 2008 9:49 AM EDT   0 recs

Did you

ask for two? I could use one.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 10:49 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Great news!

What a week we’re having. I’d say Slipstream and Vaughters are a Pro Tour level going concern for the foreseeable future. Two American teams with reasonable funding. Versus re-ups for the Tour. Dang… now all we need is for the riders to stay clean. [Ominous feeling…]

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 10:51 AM EDT   0 recs

2010

Taylor Phinney signs with Team Garmin and the new assault begins. That would be very nice.

"Hey, hey, settle down boys and girls or Krusty will have to bring out his old friend Corporal Punishment again."

by Drew... on Jun 18, 2008 10:57 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Euro still going on, right?

We can’t have the pre-Tour doping scandal until after the Euro is done and sealed. Though, with France out, lequipe does not have some time on their hands…

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 11:00 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

More great sponsor news!

Though will miss calling them “Slippies.”

by Veloki on Jun 18, 2008 11:06 AM EDT   0 recs

Great News

although I agree that I hope they don’t lose the argyle completely – it’s distinctive and that’s a good thing in marketing.

I see an opportunity for a lot of synergies here – just think the little voice on my Garmin could be Vaughters or various riders. Although I think I might get lost with Zabriskie giving directions :)

by Katiek on Jun 18, 2008 11:16 AM EDT   0 recs

Ha!

or at least, you might end up with some interesting unintended detours ;-)

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It looks like the Garmin logo

Already has a little blue triangle over the “N.” This in a way ties in with the argyle, so hopefully they’ll tie them together somehow. I love the argyle too.

by Veloki on Jun 18, 2008 11:26 AM EDT   0 recs

Paint my Edge?

Do I have to paint my Garmin Edge?

Agreed, a sponsor that makes sense.

Cycling Challenge

by cyclingchallenge on Jun 18, 2008 11:36 AM EDT   0 recs

Great news indeed.

...and it has to be said that both of these teams did a fantastic job of “earning” these new sponsorship deals, with their conduct and results this year. Cycling sponsorships are a very tough sell most of the time, so great to see these guys getting the deal inked.

"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."

by Rolls on Jun 18, 2008 12:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Very good news

Well done Mr. Vaughters and Co… I am beginning to see the light.

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Listening now

Argyle is certain to stay. Other details mum.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:25 PM EDT   0 recs

RE. the Tour

Eyeing certain stages… not saying which.

David Millar: Race with panache… and ferret out other dopers. Well, that last part he may only have been thinking.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:27 PM EDT   0 recs

ha!

nice one :-)

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

USA Today

asking if anti-doping program a factor. Sounds like a clever question, but it’s really a softball, and Garmin blasts it out of the park.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:28 PM EDT   0 recs

"did you consider doping in your calculations?"

Sounds like a USA Today question…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Future focus

Europe or US? Same mix as this year for now: biggest races they get invited to.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:31 PM EDT   0 recs

"Proper name of the team?"

Geez, why waste your access asking them to spell the name of their sponsors? They said what it was, but I was too bored to hear it.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:32 PM EDT   0 recs

oh my...

that is lame. grounds for revoking credentials instantly.

too bad we can’t do that from here :-P

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Reuters

asks about Slipstream being dropped from the name. Another name question, and it’s not even a question. Yo, Reuters, stick to soccer.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Slipstream ID

It’s all about the argyle, yo. p.s.: asked and answered, ten minutes ago.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:34 PM EDT   0 recs

Is the Slipstream Identity being retained?

What does that even mean?

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:34 PM EDT   0 recs

Translation

I just got here, can you explain what a cycling team is? Aren’t you guys the San Francisco Giants of Cycling?

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Asking JV

who is Tour fave is? JV: Evans, duh, but the Tour will be interesting. Talks about lack of a dominant team, good breakaway stages, etc.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:35 PM EDT   0 recs

WHOA!

JV cites the Kid! Does he have him on his VDS team too?

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Cunego?

Seriously?

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:36 PM EDT   0 recs

jv is dreamin'

lol, sneak away some time in a break. jv is a cutey…

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:36 PM EDT   0 recs

danielson

out of tour… is that right?

going to cascade.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Hope is a good thing

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:37 PM EDT   0 recs

oopsy

zabriskie, i mean. sigh.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Uh oh

My Gavia gap is 20”

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

dude

how is that possible?

i’m on real player from the link above..

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You

are closer to the source. Your tube is shorter than mine.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

p.s.

no offense!

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

weren't they in new york?

hmm… maybe i didn’t totally unproxy myself.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe

But they hooked their speakerphone to a modem that was dialed in to the government server in Palo Alto. Everything flowed from there.

At least, that’s how we did things in the 70s…

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

so funny...

palo alto? yeah, i’m closer. neener, neener, neener ;-)

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

give it up

c’mon gav, you have a good european proxy, then????? I want to get the French streams! :D

-Greg

by gregm on Jun 18, 2008 3:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

looking for a french proxy...

pm me if you find one that works…

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow

That is a little personal, Chris. Jeez…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

bahahaha!

who knew a press conf could be so funny?

now we know the real reason we weren’t invited today. they know all about us…

so delinquent that podium cafe.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dave Z

Still eyeing Olympics. Headed to Cascade Classic… maybe.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:37 PM EDT   0 recs

z still hoping for oly

jv thinks a good shot at worlds.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:37 PM EDT   0 recs

June 25

Tour roster announced.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:38 PM EDT   0 recs

cutey

that they are going to do lunch.

sigh.. press doesn’t get that garmin wants to sell stuff in europe – which means the tour is the superbowl! dumbasses.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also

how many fat-ass Superbowl watchers need to know their altitude and heart rate?

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ha!

well, it’s hard work to get to the fridge and get another beer.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

But the last thing these folx want to know is how close their heart is to exploding.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

They are having hash for lunch?

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:38 PM EDT   1 recs

Tour sponsorship

vs the Superbowl… Apparently ESPN has shown up.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Question about Super Bowl ads

looks like they sent the normal sports reporter

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 PM EDT   0 recs

lol,

can’t confirm or deny the money amount…

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 PM EDT   0 recs

fully vested

so corporate these guys…

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Cool!

Can I get one of those vests?

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris... on Jun 18, 2008 12:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

lol, totally

sounds like their quite nice. ‘specially if we get to the tour that way…

oh my god. they’re asking about the website. soooo freakin’ dumb.

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Synergy

leveraging our strengths… blah blah… none of your business how much we paid…. eat burritos…. significant investment… burrito…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Website Name?

THAT’s the last question? Who ARE these people?

by itswells on Jun 18, 2008 12:41 PM EDT   0 recs

dumbasses?

who get paid to go to press conferences and ask totally lame questions

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice work

if you can get it.

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 18, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

totally

where do i sign?

by gavia on Jun 18, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I´m enjoying the hell out of this coverage of the coverage of the PC

By the way if these people can ask their inane questions I think it would be fair if the PdC could get someone there to ask the important questions . What are their views on sharks with lasers, do they think CTV sucks at times and c