The 2015 season for Tinkoff–Saxo began in January with the Tour Down Under . As a UCI WorldTeam , they were automatically invited and obligated to send a squad to every event in the UCI World Tour .
In March 2015 the team confirmed that Riis had been removed from active duty due to differences between Riis and Tinkov. Media reports had initially indicated that Riis had been suspended when he did not appear at Milan–San Remo as planned, and that this was due to a disappointing start to the season for the team.[1] On 29 March, it was announced that Riis had been released by the team. News reports cited the "tumultuous relationship" and "difference in character" between Riis and Tinkov as the reason for Riis's departure.[2] [3]
Team roster
As of 1 January 2015
Riders who joined the team for the 2015 season
Riders who left the team during or after the 2014 season
Season victories
Date
Race
Competition
Rider
Country
Location
7 February
Dubai Tour , Young rider classification
UCI Asia Tour
Michael Valgren (DEN )
United Arab Emirates
13 February
Tour of Qatar , Young rider classification
UCI Asia Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Qatar
20 February
Vuelta a Andalucía , Stage 3
UCI Europe Tour
Alberto Contador (ESP )
Spain
Alto de Hazallanas
22 February
Vuelta a Andalucía , Spanish rider classification
UCI Europe Tour
Alberto Contador (ESP )
Spain
16 March
Tirreno–Adriatico , Stage 6
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Italy
Porto Sant'Elpidio
17 March
Tirreno–Adriatico , Points classification
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Italy
9 April
Circuit de la Sarthe , Stage 3
UCI Europe Tour
Manuele Boaro (ITA )
France
Pré-en-Pail
13 May
Tour of California , Stage 4
UCI America Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
United States
Avila Beach
15 May
Tour of California , Stage 6
UCI America Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
United States
Santa Clarita
17 May
Tour of California , Overall
UCI America Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
United States
22 May
Tour of Norway , Stage 3
UCI Europe Tour
Jesper Hansen (DEN )
Norway
Rjukan
24 May
Tour of Norway , Overall
UCI Europe Tour
Jesper Hansen (DEN )
Norway
31 May
Giro d'Italia , Overall
UCI World Tour
Alberto Contador (ESP )
Italy
15 June
Tour de Suisse , Stage 3
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Switzerland
Olivone
18 June
Tour de Suisse , Stage 6
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Switzerland
Biel/Bienne
20 June
Route du Sud , Stage 3
UCI Europe Tour
Alberto Contador (ESP )
France
Bagnères-de-Luchon
21 June
Route du Sud , Overall
UCI Europe Tour
Alberto Contador (ESP )
France
21 June
Tour de Suisse , Points classification
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Switzerland
15 July
Tour de France , Stage 11
UCI World Tour
Rafał Majka (POL )
France
Cauterets
26 July
Tour de France , Points classification
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
France
5 August
Tour de Pologne , Stage 4
UCI World Tour
Maciej Bodnar (POL )
Poland
Nowy Sącz
6 August
Danmark Rundt , Stage 3
UCI Europe Tour
Matti Breschel (DEN )
Denmark
Vejle
7 August
Danmark Rundt , Stage 4
UCI Europe Tour
Matti Breschel (DEN )
Denmark
Frederiksværk
8 August
Danmark Rundt , Stage 6
UCI Europe Tour
Michael Mørkøv (DEN )
Denmark
Frederiksberg
8 August
Danmark Rundt , Overall
UCI Europe Tour
Christopher Juul-Jensen (DEN )
Denmark
8 August
Danmark Rundt , Points classification
UCI Europe Tour
Matti Breschel (DEN )
Denmark
8 August
Danmark Rundt , Teams classification
UCI Europe Tour
[N 1]
Denmark
22 August
USA Pro Cycling Challenge , Stage 6
UCI America Tour
Roman Kreuziger (CZE )
United States
Fort Collins
24 August
Vuelta a España , Stage 3
UCI World Tour
Peter Sagan (SVK )
Spain
Málaga
National, Continental and World champions 2015
References
^ "Tinkoff-Saxo confirm Riis suspension". cyclingnews.com . 24 March 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015 .
^ Hood, Andrew (29 March 2015). "Tinkoff-Saxo, Bjarne Riis part ways". Velonews . Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015 .
^ Farrand, Stephen (29 March 2015). "Tinkoff-Saxo and Riis part ways". Cyclingnews.com . Retrieved 30 March 2015 .
^ Wynn, Nigel (19 August 2014). "Ivan Basso signs with Tinkoff-Saxo team for 2015". Cycling Weekly . Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
^ "Transfers: Tinkoff-Saxo signs Brutt, Trusov renews". cyclingnews.com . 7 August 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
^ "Robert Kiserlovski signs for Tinkoff-Saxo as Russian team continue recruitment drive". skysports.com . 30 August 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
^ "Tinkoff-Saxo signs Peter Sagan". Team Tinkoff-Saxo. August 8, 2014. Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
^ Nigel Wynn (30 September 2014). "Nicolas Roche joins Sky for 2015". Cycling Weekly . IPC Media Sports & Leisure network. Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
^ "Nicki Sørensen ready for next chapter after retiring from cycling". Cyclingnews.com . Future plc . 8 October 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
^ "News shorts: US team looks ahead to 2015 Worlds in Richmond". Cyclingnews.com . Future plc . 29 September 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2015 .
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