Johann van Zyl just caught in nail-biting finish
Marcel Kittel (Etixx-Quickstep) made it two for two when he won today’s 3rd stage of the Giro d’Italia from Nijmegen to Arnhem. Elia Viviani (Team Sky) took 2nd place in the mass sprint with Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek-Segafredo) placing 3rd. Today’s 190km stage had a number of similarities to yesterday’s stage, with an early escape also […]
Paris-Tours: Dougall & Van Zyl both go on the offensive
The Paris-Tours saw a dramatic finale with Matteo Trentin (Etixx-Quickstep) taking the win ahead of his late breakaway mates Tosh van der Sande (Lotto-Soudal) and Greg van Avermaet (BMC Racing). Paris-Tours would be a frighteningly fast race as riders averaged 49.6km/h for the 231km route. The defining moment of the race came as early as […]
Team Dimension Data with more home continent renewals
After announcing a number of new additions to Africa’s Team this week, it is with great pride that Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung, who are set to race as Team Dimension Data from 2016, are now able to confirm 6 more African rider renewals. Youcef Reguigui, our Algerian fast man who took a stand out overall […]
Tour of Utah #3: Johann van Zyl takes King of the Mountain Jersey
The 3rd stage of the Tour of Utah was yet again, a good one for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. Johann van Zyl pulled on the King of the Mountains jersey and Natnael Berhane sprinted to a fine 6th place at the finish. The day started with 6 riders forming the main break of the day. […]
Tour of Utah #1: Johann van Zyl finishes 5th on opening stage
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung got the Tour of Utah off to a great start with Johann van Zyl taking 5th place after a 200km long breakaway. The stage win went to Kiel Reijnen (United Healthcare). With a long 212km stage on the cards today, Johann “vanSnail” threw caution to the wind and attacked with 6 […]
Tour of Austria #6: Johann van Zyl wins 5th stage solo
An incredible ride by Johann van Zyl during the 5th Tour of Austria stage saw the young South African pick up his first ever professional win, crossing the line alone and just a handful of seconds ahead of a fast charging peloton. After an initial break of 6 riders were caught with around 60km to […]
Tour of California #7: Johann van Zyl the instigator
The Queen stage of the Amgen Tour of California would prove to be the perfect spectacle as the action seemed to be never ending. The day’s victor would be Julien Alaphilippe (Etixx-Quickstep) with the Team Sky duo of Sergio Henao and Ian Bowell in 2nd and 3rd to cross the line at the top of […]
Tour of California #6: Johann van Zyl fastest against the clock for MTN-Qhubeka
The 6th stage of the Amgen Tour of California saw the riders take on a 10km race against the clock. Originally the time trial course was supposed to be hosted around Big Bear lake but organisers decided to move the stage to Santa Clarita because of the forecast snowfall in Big Bear. MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung […]
Amstel Gold Race: Johann van Zyl the aggressor
The Amstel Gold Race would see the victory go to the World Champion, Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-Quickstep). Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung had much to smile about as well as Johann van Zyl would animate the race by forming part of the 6 man break of the day. The ever dependable ‘VanSnail’ would find himself in the […]
3 Days of West Flanders #1: Johann van Zyl fastest for MTN-Qhubeka
Johann van Zyl clocked the fastest time of the MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders at the 3 Days of West Flanders opening prologue today. Johann stopped the clock at 8’15” over the 7km course in Middelkerke. The young South Africans time was good enough for 17th on the day just 18″ seconds behind the stage victor. […]
Tour of Oman #1: Johann van Zyl impresses yet again
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung got the Tour of Oman off to a good start with Johann van Zyl being the main protagonist of the first stage. The win however went to Andrea Gaurdini (Astana) with Tom Boonen (Etixx-Quickstep) and Matteo Pelucchi (IAM Cycling) in 2nd and 3rd respectively. It was inside the first kilometre of […]
Great team effort sets up Steve Cummings for the win!
The 2nd day of racing at the Mallorca Challenge proved to be a magical day for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung as Steve Cummings earned our team’s first victory of the season! Steve put in a late attack with just a kilometer to go after teammate Johann van Zyl spent over 145km’s in the days’ main […]