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Team Sky will become Team Ineos

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Mrtambourineman:

Team Ineos.  That just doesn't roll of the tongue - does it.
   
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/47629760

I suspect there are a bunch of world tour team owners who are crying in their beers now.  I bet there are a lot of fans who were hoping Sky and Brailsford would die so that the grand tours opened up more. 
 

tenacious1:
Ironic. I had to google Ineos and the search says they're a big chemical company heavily into oil & gas. I guess sponsoring cycling is supposed to offset the environmental issues of oil & gas.

tenacious1:

--- Quote from: RandMart on June 10, 2019, 09:21:25 AM ---But then you have to think about all the Team cars & buses taking them here & there for training & racing, so they're not really offsetting anyone's carbon footprint by riding bikes everywhere, are they?

--- End quote ---

Yes, ironic isn't it.

They are also sponsoring a team for the America's Cup. I'm seeing a PR theme here.

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