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News shorts: Hushovd aiming to create Norwegian WorldTour teamJuly 25, 2015 (15:30) [ Indexed from Cyclingnews.com ] Hushovd wants a Norwegian WorldTour team in the Tour de France Retired pro Thor Hushovd has set about trying to build an all-Norwegian WorldTour team with the aim of bringing the squad to the Tour de France in 2017, according to TV2 Norway. The former BMC rider has already begun to search for sponsors - an estimated 100 million for five years. "Norway is now in a 'bike boom' and the World Championships will be in Bergen in 2017, so I think the timing is good now," Hushovd said.ADVERTISEMENT "It is a monster task," he admitted of gathering the big budget required to run a top team. "I have my plans ready, and have devised a plan for going forward, but it is the job of finding money that is very tough. Once that is done, it's only a matter of finding support staff and riders and set up the organization." Hushovd has already spoken with several potential sponsors, but said, "of course it's a long way to go, but I'm getting very good feedback. People are positive and will examine the project." One sponsor seems to be serious about supporting the project, and Hushovd hopes he can confirm at least a five year deal.
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Hushovd discouraged Boasson Hagen from signing with Tinkoff-SaxoFebruary 12, 2015 (13:45) [ Indexed from Cyclingnews.com ] Thor Hushovd has revealed he advised Edvald Boasson Hagen not to join Tinkoff-Saxo for the 2015 season, convincing him that the MTN-Qhubeka team would be the best option to restart his career after a lean final year at Team Sky. I said: Edvald, you shouldn't sign for Tinkoff. I think it is the wrong choice. If you do, then I'll give you a slap, Hushovd revealed to TV2 Norway. The reason for his opposition to the idea? With the image of Bjarne Riis and the team, in addition Peter Sagan had signed for them, Edvald wouldn't evolve into the rider he was in his best years at Sky, Hushovd argued.ADVERTISEMENT He added, I do not think the image of Tinkoff could be reconciled with how Edvald is as a person. I probably should not have mixed in, but I only want the best for Edvald, Hushovd continued. He is a straight through a good guy, and I know from my own career that such choices are difficult. I told him about my history from the time of Cervelo, which like MTN Qhubeka was a small and unknown team. To go there was the best choice I've made in my career. Boasson Hagen never said why he turned down what seemed to be a sure contract with Tinkoff-Saxo, angering team owner Oleg Tinkov. He seemed unconcerned about dropping to Professional Continental, saying, Its going to be a good team with a good bunch of riders so its something to look forward to. Ive been with Team Sky for five years now and Ive enjoyed it but its time to try something different.
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Hushovd to retire at end of the season (Reuters)June 27, 2014 (14:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ] Norway's former world champion and double Tour de France green jersey winner Thor Hushovd will retire at the end of the season, drawing the curtain on a sparkling 15-year professional career. Hushovd, who made his professional debut in 2000 with French team Cofidis, won the world championships' road race in 2010. A one-day race specialist with great sprinting abilities, Hushovd twice claimed the points classification green jersey on the Tour, in 2005 and 2009. He won 10 Tour de France stages and also won the points classification at the Vuelta (Tour of Spain) in 2006. More...
Hushovd, winner of 10 Tour de France stages, quits (The Associated Press)June 27, 2014 (12:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ] Thor Hushovd of Norway says he will retire from professional cycling after the world championships in September because he's struggling to be in form. The 2010 world champion, known as a strong sprinter, says on Friday he needs ''a bit of a holiday.'' The worlds are in Ponferrada, Spain. The 36-year-old BMC rider began professional racing in 2000. He rode the Tour de France from 2001-11, winning 10 stages. More...
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