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Not Running => The Open Pub => Topic started by: Mrtambourineman on March 20, 2019, 06:40:52 PM

Title: Team Sky will become Team Ineos
Post by: Mrtambourineman on March 20, 2019, 06:40:52 PM

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. 
 

Title: Re: Team Sky will become Team Ineos
Post by: tenacious1 on June 10, 2019, 08:45:10 AM

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.

Title: Re: Team Sky will become Team Ineos
Post by: tenacious1 on June 10, 2019, 10:27:18 AM

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?

Yes, ironic isn't it.

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