Strong rides by Cummings and Boasson Hagen on stage 13 time trial
Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) won the stage 13 individual time trial of the 2016 Tour de France, setting a time that only Chris Froome (Team Sky) came close to but could not beat. Nelson Oliveira (Movistar) took 3rd place on the stage. For Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, the stage was one which Steve Cummings and […]
Cummings wins after masterclass solo performance
Steve Cummings won stage 7 of the Tour de France in typical Steve Cummings fashion, attacking from the original break of the day, to win solo in Lac de Payolle. Daryl Impey (Orica-BikeExchange) made it an even better day for African cycling as the South African finished in 2nd place. Daniel Navarro (Cofidis) was 3rd. […]
Team Dimension Data climbs the podium 3 times on the final Critèrium du Dauphiné stage
Stage 7 of the 2016 Critèrium du Dauphiné was another tough one. With six categorized climbs on the menu, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka wanted to be part of the action to help Daniel Teklehaimanot claim back the Polka Dots jersey as the best climber of the race. In the end our African Team was […]
Steve Cummings goes on the attack at Fleche Wallone
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) successfully defended his La Fleche Wallone title of last year by taking the win ahead of Julien Alaphilippe (Etixx-Quickstep). Dan Martin (Etixx-Qucikstep) made it a fair day for the Belgian squad by finishing in 3rd place. The mid-week Ardennes Classic had an incredibly fast and hard start with countless attacks being fired […]
Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco #3: Steve Cummings solo’s to victory, again!
The 3rd stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco was a perfect day for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka as Steve Cummings attacked with 1km to go and soloed to a magnificent stage victory. Cummings just held off the chasing pack which was led home by Simon Gerrans (Orica-Greenedge) with Fabio Felline (Trek-Segafredo) in […]
Steve Cummings gives Team Dimension Data first World Tour victory
The 4th stage of Tirreno-Adriatico turned out to be a dream day for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka as Steve Cummings took the victory ahead of Salvatore Puccio (Team Sky) with teammate Natnael Berhane finishing in 3rd position. The stage started just as most others do with an early break going clear in the opening […]
MET to auction MTN-Qhubeka’s Tour de France helmets for Qhubeka
MET will auction off Steve Cummings’ stage-winning Tour de France special edition RIVALE helmet and Daniel Teklehaimanot’s polka dot RIVALE for charity. Auction proceeds will be donated to the Qhubeka charity, which is World Bicycle Relief’s program in South Africa. Both auctions end on December 25th. A truly historic day with an iconic image that […]
Steve Cummings 9th in Vuelta Time Trial
Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) would put in a blistering ride at the Vuelta a Espana stage 17 individual time trial to not only win the stage, but to also move into the overall race lead. Steve Cummings was our top placed rider in 9th. For MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung the plan today was to have a good […]
Steve Cummings in the days breakaway at La Vuelta a Espana
Stage 13 of La Vuelta a Espana was another transition stage. With a few tough days coming up, it was a day made for a brakaway. Steve Cummings got himself into the move with 23 other riders. The group established a lead of more than 5 minutes over the peloton. In the end Nelson Oliviera […]
Steve Cummings just misses Vuelta stage win
Steve Cummings lit up the 6th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, attacking from the main break of the day only to be caught with 3km to go. Steve would win the most aggressive rider of the day prize. The stage win would go to the young Esteban Chaves (Orica-Greenedge) once again as he attacked […]
Mandela Day victory for MTN-Qhubeka at Le Tour
Steve Cummings has won the 14th stage of the Tour de France for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung! In a thrilling finale, Steve Cummings rode away from his breakaway counterparts to win the 14th stage of the Tour de France. In another transitional stage of the Tour de France, Steve Cummings found himself in the main break […]
Steve Cummings storms home in 10th for MTN-Qhubeka
The 1st stage of the Tour de France was a spectacle unrivaled by anything else we have experienced. We could not have hoped for a better start to our Grande Boucle either with Steve Cummings finishing in a terrific 10th place. It was a day of so many highs for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung with […]