Monday, August 10, 2009

Radio Shack To Become "The Shack"


Still waiting for the official announcement of team members by Team Radio Shack.
As of now all is unofficial, but the list of those rumored sound very impressive.
Leaving Team Astana to join Lance are, Levi Leipheimer, Andres Kloden, Yaroslav Popovych, Chris Horner and Hairmar Zubeldia. Other cyclist on the list include, Fabian Cancellara, Brice Feillu and brother Romain. Newest rumored member is world champion Allesandro Ballan.

Radio Shack Corp. will be unveiling a new marketing campaign on Thursday. Team Radio Shack will play a role for sure. A new branding campaign will be announced also. The company will remain Radio Shack Corp. but the stores will now be named "The Shack"

Not sure when Bruyneel will hold any news conference to announce team riders. Right now I believe he may wait till season is over.

Several teams are now being bounced around for the services of Alberto Contador. The leading candidates are Caisse d' Epargne and Garmin-Slipstream. Garmin being mentioned is a surprise to me. They have a pretty strong team and ride as a "TEAM". AC may not be the right fit. Probably won't know anything till after the Vuelta a Espana, so we'll just have to wait.

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