Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka renews with 4 African riders
South Africans Reinardt Janse van Rensburg and Nic Dougall, as well as Eritreans Natnael Berhane and Merhawi Kudus have inked deals with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka that will see them representing Africa’s team beyond 2016. After coming back to the team last year, Janse van Rensburg has confirmed his talent by winning the overall […]
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 […]
3 Days of De Panne #2: Kristian Sbaragli nets 6th after promising leadout
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung were real protagonists of the 2nd 3 Days of De Panne stage as Nic Dougall made the break of the day while the team performed a strong leadout in the finale once again. Kristian Sbaragli would finish the stage off in 6th position for our African team, only a few bike […]
Ruta del Sol #4: Nic Dougall escapes again, Merhaw Kudus top 20 on stage
The 4th stage of the Ruta del Sol saw an epic battle between Chris Froome (Team Sky) and Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) on the stages final climb. Froome went on to win the stage ahead of Contador with Mikel Nieve (Team Sky) in 3rd place on the day. Froome would take over the race leaders jersey […]
Nic Dougall spends the day in the break at Ruta del Sol
Nic Dougall was part of the a five-man break group which dominated the second stage of the Vuelta a Andalusia Ruta del Sol. Things fell apart in the final kilometres and MTN-Qhubeka was not able to place at the finish. Nic was in the day’s break group, along with Pirmin Lang (IAM), Aleksandr Komin (RusVelo), […]
Personalised Race Jersey’s for all MTN-Qhubeka Riders
All MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders will sport different letters on the back of their jerseys this year. Watch out for Nic Dougall who opts for the big U! Soon, fans will have the opportunity to own their very own team jersey with their initial on it too. The personalised letters should make it easier to […]
Dougall demolishes field in Tour de Boland
Defending champion Nic Dougall delivered one of South Africa’s fastest ever time-trial performances as he demolished the rest of the field on the opening stage of the Bestmed Tour de Boland, presented by ASG, on Tuesday. Image credit: Full Stop Communications Dougall, who rides for the MTN-Qhubeka feeder team, covered the 19km course from Berg […]