Ben King wins second Vuelta stage for Dimension Data
Ben King won his second stage of La Vuelta for Team Dimension Data and rode incredibly to cross the line ahead of Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo). Third spot was filled by Dylan Teuns (BMC Racing Team). Today’s stage was a big day in the mountains and the 200km stage included four category climbs, including the special […]
Mark Cavendish to take a break from racing due to Epstein-Barr virus
Following medical examination, we can confirm that Mark Cavendish will miss the upcoming immediate race schedule due to the presence of Epstein-Barr virus. The medical results have indicated too that Cavendish will also have been unknowingly training and racing with EBV over recent months, and as a result of these findings he has been advised […]
Ben the King of the day for Dimension Data
Benjamin King stormed to victory for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka on stage 4 of La Vuelta a Espana. The American was able to outsprint Nikita Stalnov (Astana Pro Team) and Pierre Rolland (EF Education First) after spending all day in the breakaway. Today’s stage of La Vuelta was 161,4km, running from Vélez-Málaga to the […]
South African talent, Stefan de Bod signs for Team Dimension Data
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is delighted to announce that 21-year-old South African talent, Stefan de Bod has signed a 2-year deal with our African World Tour team. After 3 seasons with our Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka Continental squad, Stefan de Bod will step up into the World Tour team from January 1st, 2019. […]
Kreuziger signing a key addition for Team Dimension Data
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is delighted to announce that Roman Kreuziger has agreed a two-year contract from 1 January, 2019. The hugely impressive Czech (32) not only brings a wealth of experience to our team, highlighted by his stellar palmarès, but also a deep understanding that we ride for a greater purpose, the Qhubeka […]
Team Dimension Data welcome 3 stagiaires for 2018 season
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is happy to welcome 3 stagiaires, joining our World Tour team for the remainder of the 2018 season. Matteo Sobrero, Kent Main and Connor Swift will all begin their apprenticeship with our African Team this month. From August 1, the UCI allows for up to 3 stagiaires, u23 or elite […]
BMC partners with Team Dimension Data
BMC Switzerland is excited to announce a new partnership with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, as of the 1st of January 2019, for three years. This is a significant move bringing innovative BMC bike technologies and BMC’s pedigree in World Tour cycling together with Team Dimension Data’s ambitions to forge a new age and truly […]
Dimension Data honour Mandela Day with orange helmets at Le Tour
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka will wear a special edition orange Oakley helmet on stage 11 of the Tour de France, as part of the global Mandela Day centenary celebrations. Orange is the official colour of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and so our team will wear the same as a tribute to him. After the […]
Mark Cavendish spearheads Team Dimension Data Tour de France challenge
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is delighted to confirm our 8-rider team to compete at the 105th Tour de France starting on 7 July. The team was released via a special video announcement featuring Qhubeka beneficiaries in conjunction with media partner Supersport, at the headquarters of Dimension Data in Johannesburg on Friday. Full line-up: Mark […]
Ben O’Connor renews with Team Dimension Data
One of the brightest talents on the UCI World Tour, Ben O’Connor, says that he’s “excited” to have committed his future to Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka which has been a “great fit” for him thus far in his professional career. The 22-year-old Australian, in his second year with Africa’s Team, has renewed his contract […]
Meintjes withdraws from the Giro d’Italia
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider Louis Meintjes has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia due to illness. The 26-year-old, riding the event for the first time, had been inside the top-50 on the General Classification after stage 16 but had been struggling with flu-like symptoms in recent days. He took the decision […]
Team Dimension Data target GC and stage success at Giro d’Italia
The 101st edition of the Giro d’Italia will get underway with the grand depart set to be an iconic occasion for cycling, as the Italian grand tour starts in Jerusalem, Israel on the 4th of May. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka are excited at the prospects that await our African Team over the 3-week race. […]