MTN-Qhubeka preview: Brabantse Pijl
The 55th De Brabantse Pijl – La Flèche Brabançonne will take place tomorrow, 15 April. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will line-up for this UCI 1.HC Belgian classic for the 3rd time after making its debut back in 2013 already. The Brabanste Pijl is somewhat of a transitional classic as the race is seen as the […]
Ruta del Sol #5: Songezo Jim and Merhawi Kudus on the offensive
The final stage of the Ruta del Sol saw Juan Jose Lobato (Movistar) win the tough uphill sprint ahead of John Degenkolb (Giant-Alpecin) and Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling). Chris Froome (Team Sky) was able to preserve his 1 second lead over Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) to win the race overall. It was another productive day for […]
Niyonshuti, Van Zyl & Jim renew contracts with MTN-Qhubeka
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is delighted to extend contracts with Adrien Niyonshuti, Johann van Zyl and Songezo Jim into 2015. Niyonshuti is one of the longest standing members of Team MTN-Qhubeka after joining the squad back in 2009. Jim joined the team from the beginning of the 2012 season while Van Zyl came across when […]
Gerdemann Returns To Racing With Top Five Result
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung completed it’s first race of the season on Sunday in La Tropicale Amissa Bongo. The team leaves the race with a stage win thanks to Ferekalsi Debesay’s strong stage four ride. Linus Gerdemann marks his return to racing by finishing fifth overall and Songezo Jim leaves as the most combative rider. […]
Songezo Jim earns most combative jersey in Gabon
The conclusion of the second stage of La Tropicale Amissa Bongo today saw Linus Gerdemann hold onto his fourth place on the general classification. The team was again aggressive as the day started with Songezo Jim forming part of the main escape of the day. Along with a Spaniard, he was the last rider to […]
Videos 2013: SA’s memorable moments
A quick round up of some of South Africa’s 2013 cycling memorable moments, from GM’s winning run to an interview with Daryl Impey on leading the Tour de France. What were your highlights? Post them below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBzS-pjZB9M An interview with Darly Impey on leading the Tour de France. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUeOVVdaGJQ Songezo Jim featured as the first […]