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sandy
08-10-2007, 12:51 PM
Don't know if you guys have heard, but Tailwind Sports has announced the end of its search for a sponser for Discovery and the end of the team as we know it. It is a sad day for me as I have been a big fan of USPS and Discovery for alot of years. I guess I will be rooting for Slipstream now. A new and upcoming American team but I believe it is only a wildcard in next years Tour.
like2bike
08-10-2007, 01:20 PM
Don't know if you guys have heard, but Tailwind Sports has announced the end of its search for a sponser for Discovery and the end of the team as we know it. It is a sad day for me as I have been a big fan of USPS and Discovery for alot of years. I guess I will be rooting for Slipstream now. A new and upcoming American team but I believe it is only a wildcard in next years Tour.

Wow. No, I hadn't heard. Thanks for the heads up. I share in your sadness. I too have been a fan of USPS and Discovery for years. Sigh....:(
megale3
08-10-2007, 01:37 PM
Come on I can not believe that a shrewed investor couldn't get all the lime light like putting your logo on those shirts....
lizardbiker
08-10-2007, 02:25 PM
C'mon gang, here's our chance! Let's all pitch in and save the team! It could be Team Inner Cycling!!!
like2bike
08-10-2007, 02:53 PM
Oo! Ooo! Good idea! Yo SpinBob! Can you design a logo for our team shirts?
lizardbiker
08-10-2007, 04:07 PM
I think somewhere on the jersey we need it to say "Cheaters Suck"
yvonne
08-10-2007, 04:33 PM
i've got about $12 to spare .. i'm soooooo in!
megale3
08-10-2007, 04:43 PM
Hincapi signed with Tmobile :o
yvonne
08-10-2007, 06:15 PM
Let's hope that George is able to get past the politics that Kevin Livingston never could.

Anyway ... i can bear the thought of Discovery disbanding ... but i CANNOT bear the thought of Johan Bruyneel retiring ... now he, is absolutely a class act.
SpinBob
08-10-2007, 07:33 PM
Oo! Ooo! Good idea! Yo SpinBob! Can you design a logo for our team shirts?Sure can, I think I have $12, too. What's the total so far?
yvonne
08-10-2007, 08:04 PM
Sure can, I think I have $12, too. What's the total so far?

$24 :D
sandy
08-11-2007, 10:13 AM
I think I read they need something like 47 million for 3 ys, so we've got some heavy duty saving to do!
like2bike
08-11-2007, 11:33 AM
I think I read they need something like 47 million for 3 ys, so we've got some heavy duty saving to do!


CRAP! Or as Megs would say, CARP! :D:D:D
lizardbiker
08-11-2007, 11:44 AM
What if we put a clause in their contract that they have to ride for a full year drug free before we have to pay them, then we could start an online campaign to get people to donate to have an internet forum sponsored pro team!
Pink
08-11-2007, 12:14 PM
What if we put a clause in their contract that they have to ride for a full year drug free before we have to pay them, then we could start an online campaign to get people to donate to have an internet forum sponsored pro team!

Ummmm, decent idea. But there's still the little matter of $47MM.
lizardbiker
08-11-2007, 06:22 PM
47M people world wide on the internet, each donating $1 to an internet team (some may even give more) ... we may even have enough that we could have a picnic with the team and get to meet them. Maybe even get to see them race in real life!
megale3
08-11-2007, 06:24 PM
47M people world wide on the internet, each donating $1 to an internet team (some may even give more) ... we may even have enough that we could have a picnic with the team and get to meet them. Maybe even get to see them race in real life!
Lets get Nike to make wrist bands :D
M
SpinBob
08-11-2007, 06:26 PM
I like the way you think Liz, the eternal optimist, I really respect that.

Okay, let's start taking donations, we can use my bank account as a hold place until we get enough money to start a separate account. :D
lizardbiker
08-11-2007, 06:44 PM
I like the way you think Liz, the eternal optimist, I really respect that.

Okay, let's start taking donations, we can use my bank account as a hold place until we get enough money to start a separate account. :D

ok!!!!! :D <<sending my lifetime savings and 401K over to SpinBob's account, so excited about being an owner of a cool cycling team>>
SpinBob
08-11-2007, 06:47 PM
I thought we were just taking a dollar from everyone, hopefully your life savings is more than that. :rolleyes:
lizardbiker
08-11-2007, 06:59 PM
I was hoping to be an executive owner. :)
BFSpin
08-11-2007, 09:43 PM
I'm watching these guys. . . wonder who else will turn up here?

http://www.slipstreamsports.com/


Beth
SpinBob
08-11-2007, 11:00 PM
I was hoping to be an executive owner. :)I'm saying you get to be the Steinbenner of the organization, once your check clears, that is.
sandy
08-12-2007, 09:18 AM
Yea me too BFSpin. But I HATE THE KITS! I hope they don't keep those. Im sorry argyle cycling kits just don't cut it! Its like prep boys cycling team.
BFSpin
08-12-2007, 11:00 PM
Yea me too BFSpin. But I HATE THE KITS! I hope they don't keep those. Im sorry argyle cycling kits just don't cut it! Its like prep boys cycling team.

Agreed! Impressive sponsor list, though - maybe they'll bling up their look a bit by next spring :)

Beth