Michael Rasmussen, meet Mark Cavendish and his high speed train.
The sad and surprising news that the number one ranked team int world couldn’t come up with a new sponsor was followed by the strange news that Danish continental squad Christina Watches had stepped up to hire all the HTC riders including theManx Missile, time trial champion Tony Martin and massive young stage race talent American Tejay Van Garderen.
Yes, I have come a long way from Mexico and running from UCI drug testers,” said the disgraced 2007 almost Tour de France winner. “Now we are on top of the world, with the best riders in the world.”
I've got Cavendish, baby.
Martin was philosophical about the unexpected changes. “Really, I race against the clock so having a watch maker as a sponsor is the best possible thing,” said Martin. “I don’t know Rasmussen and I don’t know if that’s really important.”
A year ago Rassmussen and his Danish designer watch patron Christina — had barely succeeded in getting the team off the ground. Today, they can rightfully claim to have one of the strongest teams in the ProTour.
“It is gratifying after all I have endured,” said Rasmussen. “I look forward to winning many races, the biggest races, we are going to turn some heads now.”
Mark Cavendish, who had kept the name of his future team a secret, was unexpectedly happy about the transfer. “As long as I have my guys, Mark, Bernie, I don’t care what the jersey looks like or what the team is called. I look forward to the challenge,” said Cavendish.
Absorbing the entire HTC-Highroad roaster would seem to be an impossible financial hurdle but Christina has already put in economic measures in place. “Designer watches are over-priced anyway. We just raised the price tag of the diamond watches another 300 euros. Rich people won’t even notice and it will cover all the increased costs. It’s just not even an issue.”
Bob Stapleton, the owner and manager of HTC-Highroad, was surprised by the Christina intervention but not upset. “I’m a billionaire. If I can’t find a sponsor then maybe an aging blonde watch-designer can. This sport is so messed up.”
GreeEDGE maybe, Christina Watches? Too far fetched. Unless Cav wants to only race Kermesies and Crits next season.
Please, just dont show any more pics of Rasmussen with his shirt off!!! But if you want to show Christina with her's off then no objections here!
ROn, as usual you are on it. She is a hot little MILF. SHe gives me nasty thoughts, naked except for a diamond encrusted watch. Matt
"Please, just dont show any more pics of Rasmussen with his shirt off!!! But if you want to show Christina with her's off then no objections here!"
I was going to say something but Ron just stole the show…too funny.
Allen, CHristina is not that young anymore but she still has plenty to show off. We're ready for whatever she is willing to reveal. Matt