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The Breakaway - Weekly update
by Finz, at 12/1-14 - 18:03 GMT


  Written by Finz of NightmareChaos
  
  Norway Tour
  
  The sign up for Norway Tour started today and seventeen teams were quick enough to secure a spot for the second edition of this great race. Division three is looking forward to race “Big Tour” with nine stages from the north of Norway to the capital of Oslo where the last stage will be held. Three places are still reserved for the podium of the last edition.
  This reservation is common now but, we think that neither Tue Doris, Sverre Urdal or Chris Truelsen will come out of retirement to claim their spots.
  
  Transfer Record
  
  Eight hundred fifteen thousand dollars. If you say it fast it does not sound much. But it is a lot of money. That amount is payed for the services of Antonio Gabbrielli as the Italian moves from Belgium to Denmark.
  Does this price tag give extra pressure on you, we asked Antonio. “Yes, it does. Although I am very happy to move away from Belgium and try to bring victories to my new manager, it is still a lot of money. I hope I can earn enough to pay him back.”
  Will Klaus of Cykelmyggen know that this rider might bring him some fame and glory but, probably not his eight hundred fifteen thousand dollars back. He did not want to hear any of our remarks

on that and walked away when we confronted him. Ignorance is bliss, they say. And in this case, it is for the best.
  
  World Tour
  
  The World Tour is on a hold for the annual Clash of Nations. This seven race, extra, classification will feature the best nations with their best riders. Some have already signed up and maybe, some new nations will be able to sign up during the competition when there are some shifts within the top twenty.
  
  You can follow the Clash of Nations here World Tour Calender
  
  Classics
  
  
  
  Norwich-London
  
  One of the big sprint races for Top Division is without a doubt, Norwich-London. On the flat roads from Norfolk heading south west to the capital of London. Every year this race results in a sprint when a big group arrives on the big roads of London. This year was no exception, although some tried to breakaway when Thetford forest was past. A long breakaway but, when London was entered they were caught. The sprint teams kept everybody together and when the riders entered Westferry Road it was clear, a big sprint from a

long way out was going to start. It was surprising Tesfahiwet Tesfahiwet who took the lead early on never to let go. With a bike length he won it over Ferdinand Michalik and Kai Diggele. Although his manager did not want to sound surprised, he was just as surprised as we when Tesfahiwet lifted the cup over his head.
  
  1. Tesfahiwet Tesfahiwet, peddelen
  2. Ferdinand Michalek, Team AEK
  3. Kai Diggele, EricV
  
  Top Ten Transfers
  
  1. Antonio Gabbrielli from Pink Piyama to Cykelmyggen for 815K
  2. Yrjänä Sistonen from Cykelmyggen to EricV for 346K
  3. Farley Redman from Gradient Levellers to Die Tour Phantome for 280K
  5. Barbu Varga from Cykelmyggen to Avangarda for 260K
  6. Evan Tomkins from Gradient Levellers to California Mist for 230K
  7. Fre Marchal from Avangarda to Honor et Patria for 225K
  7. Sten Hållkvist from THE DUTCHIES to CK Hymer for 225K
  9. Luuk Roewen from THE DUTCHIES to Jonas Pro Cycling for 220K
  10. Vital Sahabo from Hommerts Cycling Team to nonnies for 215K



Comments


Onie at 23:11 12/1-2014
  Interesting update :)


Cremtec at 15:34 14/1-2014
  That is a lot of money...