Power Generators

It may seem a bit early, but Team Slipstream seems to be adding some real power houses for the 2008 season. It is all part of the plan to elevate the program for the coming future and transition from USA to European racing. Each guy listed is a consistent power meter user...

• David Millar - yep that same David Millar that was busted for EPO. Seems to have found a second-life especially since he is now an outspoken anti-drug role model.
• Christian VandeVelde - a solid American rider who joins what could be the only American International Cycling Team
• David Zabriskie - Top American Time Trialist coming back to an American Team.
• Jerome Pineau - Top French rider (French Road Race Champ) - got to have a star French rider to get into the better French Races
• And a certain guy who will surprise everyone and show the team is serious about moving up to the Pro Tour level

Comments

[Greg Keller]

Are you saying the following riders have been signed to ride for slipstream for the 2008 season? or just speculation? If so, seems like a huge move in the right direction for gaining pro-tour status.

[steve wagner]

From people close to Slipstream, this is more then speculation. But UCI rules govern that a rider can not sign before July. With the owner putting his personal money in the team similar to Thom Weisel the team should not have an issue securing the bank gurantees for the UCI. I suppose that the monopoly on Pro Tour Licenses will dictate if they become Pro Tour when the liceseses are up for renewal...

[steve wagner]

I am going to fire one more name I would not be surprised to join Slipstream. Tyler Farrar.

After two years with Cofidis, I am willing to bet that Johnathan and the staff would like to pick up a guy with a good future and has proven he hang in the pro ranks. This one is PURE SPECUALTION.

[Nancy Toby of Lanterne Rouge Blog]

Well done! It will be interesting to watch, that's for sure! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!