It's June 2018 and, although the majority of the professional peloton are at training camps or races, there are still enough of Monaco's cycling glitterati to form the occasional group ride.
On a coastal road, Richie Porte, flush in his red and black BMC Racing kit, comes into view. The Tour de France is just a few weeks out but today's an easy spin in the saddle before the Australian's final pre-Tour outing at the Tour de Suisse. Alongside Porte is a figure in Trek-Segafredo kit.
This is the story of Richie Porte's transfer from BMC Racing to Trek-Segafredo.
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Luca Guercilena quickly checks the time before fastening his shoes and making his way towards his front door. It's relatively early in the day but the sun is already beating down on the south coast and the Italian will have to push some watts if he's to meet his riding partner on time. Dressed in full Trek-Segafredo kit, he leaves his house, near the base of the Col de la Madone, and sets off on his ride.
Trek Segafredo's general manager and Porte had met at races from time to time but, until this point, they had only shared the occasional pleasantry around the team busses or buffet table when BMC and Trek happen to share hotels while on the road. This is different.
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