RCS announced teams for T-A and Milan-SanRemo

by FrankV on Feb 9, 2010 1:05 PM EST

The Italian organizers have announced the teams for their first three contests.

MONTEPASCHI STRADE BIANCHE TOSCANA
6 marzo 2010, formazioni invitate: 15

ACQUA & SAPONE-MOKAMBO (Ita): Garzelli, Paolini
AG2R LA MONDIALE (Fra): Efimkin
ANDRONI-DIQUIGIOVANNI (Ita): Ginanni
ASTANA (Kaz): Vinokourov
BMC (Usa): Evans, Ballan
CERVELO TEST TEAM (Svi): Hammond
GARMIN-TRANSITION (Usa): Hesjedal
ISD-NERI (Ita): Visconti
LAMPRE-FARNESE VINI (Ita): Bernucci, Gavazzi
LIQUIGAS-DOIMO (Ita): Pellizotti
OMEGA PHARMA-LOTTO (Bel): Peraud
SKY PROFESSIONAL CT (GB): Lofkvist
TEAM HTC-COLUMBIA (Usa): Cavendish, Pinotti
TEAM KATUSHA (Rus): Pozzato, Kirchen
TEAM SAXO BANK (Dan): Cancellara

TIRRENO-ADRIATICO
10 -16 marzo 2010, formazioni invitate: 22

ACQUA & SAPONE-MOKAMBO (Ita): Garzelli, Paolini
AG2R LA MONDIALE (Fra): Efimkin, Elmiger
ANDRONI-DIQUIGIOVANNI (Ita): Scarponi, Ginanni
ASTANA (Kaz): Vinokourov
BMC (Usa): Evans, Ballan
CAISSE D’EPARGNE (Spa): Uran, Bruseghin
CERVELO TEST TEAM (Svi): Hammond, Huschovd
COLNAGO-CSF INOX (Irl): Gavazzi
EUSKALTEL-EUSKADI (Spa): Samuel Sanchez
FRANCAISE DES JEUX (Fra): Guesdon, Roux
GARMIN-TRANSITION (Usa): Farrar, Hesjedal
ISD-NERI (Ita): Visconti
LAMPRE-FARNESE VINI (Ita): Petacchi, Bernucci, Hondo
LIQUIGAS-DOIMO (Ita): Nibali, Pellizotti, Bennati
OMEGA PHARMA-LOTTO : Peraud
QUICK STEP (Bel): Boonen
RABOBANK (Hol): Freire, Gesink
SKY PROFESSIONAL CT (GB): Boasson Hagen, Lofkvist
TEAM HTC-COLUMBIA (Usa): Cavendish, Pinotti, Rogers
TEAM KATUSHA (Rus): Pozzato, Kirchen
TEAM MILRAM (Ger): Gerdemann, Ciolek
TEAM SAXO BANK (Dan): Cancellara, Andy Schleck

MILANO-SANREMO
20 marzo 2010, formazioni invitate: 25

ACQUA & SAPONE-MOKAMBO (Ita): Garzelli, Paolini
AG2R LA MONDIALE (Fra): Efimkin, Nocentini
ANDRONI-DIQUIGIOVANNI (Ita): Scarponi, Ginanni
ASTANA (Kaz): Vinokourov
BBOX BOUYGUES TELECOM (Fra): Arashiro
BMC (Usa): Ballan
CAISSE D’EPARGNE (Spa): Uran, Bruseghin
CARMIOORO-NGC (GB): Ventoso
CERVELO TEST TEAM (Svi): Hammond, Huschovd
COLNAGO-CSF INOX (Irl): Gavazzi
EUSKALTEL-EUSKADI (Spa): Samuel Sanchez
FRANCAISE DES JEUX (Fra): Guesdon, Roux, Le Mevel
GARMIN-TRANSITION (Usa): Farrar, Maaskant
ISD-NERI (Ita): Visconti
LAMPRE-FARNESE VINI (Ita): Petacchi, Cunego
LIQUIGAS-DOIMO (Ita): Nibali, Pellizotti, Bennati
OMEGA PHARMA-LOTTO (Bel): Gilbert
QUICK STEP (Bel): Boonen
RABOBANK (Hol): Freire, Boom
SKY PROFESSIONAL CT (GBR): Boasson Hagen, Flecha, Lofkvist
TEAM HTC-COLUMBIA (Usa): Cavendish
TEAM KATUSHA (Rus): Pozzato
TEAM MILRAM (Ger): Gerdemann, Ciolek
TEAM RADIOSHACK (Usa): Armstrong
TEAM SAXO BANK (Dan): Cancellara, Frank Schleck, Andy Schleck

No Footon, Vacansoleil (Bozic) and Ceramica (Ricco) are invited.

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Comments

Kind of suprised that Milram didn't get an invite to Strade Bianche after they had 3 in the top 7 last year.

by Vlaanderen90 on Feb 9, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, that's totally messed up.

I see waaaaAAAAAaaaay too many barbed wires on calves and arms. They look dumb no matter where they are. Unless they’re on the side of the road blocking cattle.--the King of Style

by majope on Feb 9, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

Definitely

But is 15 all they are taking, or is it a pre-selection?

by tedvdw on Feb 9, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

15 is all they had last year.

I see waaaaAAAAAaaaay too many barbed wires on calves and arms. They look dumb no matter where they are. Unless they’re on the side of the road blocking cattle.--the King of Style

by majope on Feb 9, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Ricco was targeting MSR for his comeback.

HA!

He who is, is. He who is not, seeks.

by flying dog on Feb 9, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions

Have to admit, my schaden is all freude over that one.

I see waaaaAAAAAaaaay too many barbed wires on calves and arms. They look dumb no matter where they are. Unless they’re on the side of the road blocking cattle.--the King of Style

by majope on Feb 9, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

So was Borut Bozic

after his two wins in Bessèges.

by FrankV on Feb 9, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

That's a bummer indeed

"I'm sorry Karsten, I can't, I'm fucked" Lance Armstrong in respons to Karsten Kroon's request to take over. Shortly before the Muur van Geraardsbergen, Ronde van Vlaanderen 2005

by Lopex on Feb 10, 2010 4:34 AM EST up reply actions

What, they headline Freire/Gesink for Rabobank at Tirreno but not Giro winner Menchov?! Or do they know already that it isn’t on his schedule?

by tedvdw on Feb 9, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions

Menchov

Indeed, Menchov usually starts low key in Murcia, keeping a Spanish scedule until late april. Gesink and Freire have earlier goals and are nice names to advertise with.

by Renner on Feb 9, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions

add to that

that menchov isn’t sceduled to ride the Giro, according to he Rabobank tea. Menchov, meanwhile, claims that is not a done deal yet, but it appears as if Rabo will send 9 vrijbuiters (free for all) to the start in Amsterdam.

by Renner on Feb 9, 2010 3:35 PM EST reply actions

Boooooom! Ceramica

Grazie RCS. One positive sign from them at last although I guess the Rossi-situation just made it too awkward .

by Jens on Feb 9, 2010 4:30 PM EST reply actions

Footon went to CAS last year to get into MSR

They got back in on the same agreement that guarantees them a place in the Tour. I wonder how the organisers have justified keeping them out this year, since they’ve not had any dope busts recently. I feel a bit sorry too for Vacansoleil who got bounced out last year at the last minnute to make room for Footon.

by Monty. on Feb 12, 2010 4:22 PM EST reply actions