Team Dimension Data set to tackle Paris-Roubaix
The 3rd monument of the year, and the Queen of the cobble classics, Paris-Roubaix is all set to take place this Sunday, 8th April. This year Paris-Roubaix, or “Hell of the North” as it is aptly named, will take the World Tour peloton over a 257km route, for its 116th edition. As always, it will […]
Stefan de Bod wins GP Palio del Recioto
The Team Dimension Data Continental outfit took on the UCI u23 GP Palio del Recioto in Italy and our young South African, Stefan de Bod, took an emphatic solo victory after attacking on the final climb of the race. The GP Palio del Recioto took place in Negrar, Italy and was raced over a distance […]
Cavendish sustains broken rib but ruled out of Tirreno-Adriatico
Mark Cavendish has been ruled out of Tirreno-Adriatico after a heavy crash on Wednesday’s opening stage, in which he sustained a rib fracture, saw him finish outside of the official time limit. The 32-year-old got back onto his bike after crashing and completed the stage, where he was immediately treated by Dr. Jarrad van Zuydam […]
Nicholas Dlamini wins King of the Mountains in Tour Down Under
The Tour Down Under reached its conclusion today in downtown Adelaide with a 90km criterium style stage. Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) won the final stage, but it was Daryl Impey (Mitchelton-Scott) who won the race overall. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka can be more than pleased with their efforts at the opening World Tour race of […]
Dlamini holds on to KOM jersey for another day
Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) won the feared Norton Summit stage at the Tour Down Under, winning the select group sprint from Daryl Impey (Mitchelton-Scott) and Luis Leon Sanchez (Astana). Sagan also assumed control of the overall race lead. While a 128km stage isn’t all that testing in terms of distance, the 43 degree average temperature between […]
Dlamini makes it 3 for 3 in the mountains
Elia Viviani (Quickstep-Floors) won stage 3 of the Tour Down Under, sprinting to the victory ahead of Phil Bauhaus (Team Sunweb) and Caleb Ewan (Mitchelton-Scott). Ewan retained the overall race lead heading into tomorrow’s 4th stage. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka’s rising star, Nicholas Dlamini, made it 3 out of 3 for breakaways at the […]
Dlamini extends King of the Mountains lead
Caleb Ewan (Mitchelton-Scott) won the 2nd stage of the Tour Down Under with his teammate, Daryl Impey coming across the line in 2nd. Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) secured the final podium spot, Ewan moving into the overall race lead. The 2nd stage of the Tour Down Under took on a more undulating parcours then yesterday, with […]
Dlamini shines on debut
The 2018 UCI World Tour kicked off today from Port Adelaide, and made its way to Lyndoch where a big bunch sprint decided stage 1 of the Tour Down Under. For Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka and Nicholas Dlamini, the race got off to a great start as our 22-year-old South African pulled on the […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka announce 2018 squad
While the 2017 cycling season concluded on the 24 October for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, planning for the 2018 season is well underway already. Our African Team descended upon Cape Town, South Africa, staying at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel between 12 November and 19 November for our 2018 season training and strategizing camp. […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka 2018 Team Kit
Last night Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka unveiled their 2018 jersey with a photographic portrait by Scott Mitchell of Mark Cavendish. The jersey changes to predominantly green and white with the bib shorts remaining classic black. Still emblazoned on the back is the now familiar Q trademark of Qhubeka. Kudos must be given to the […]
Merhawi Kudus shines in Vuelta breakaway to finish 2nd on stage
Alexey Lutsenko (Team Astana) won stage 5 of the Vuelta a Espana while our young Eritrean, Merhawi Kudus put in an incredible ride to place 2nd on the stage. Marc Soler (Movistar) rounded out the podium in 3rd while Chris Froome (Team Sky) retained the overall lead. Stage 5 of the Vuelta a Espana was […]
Dimension Data announce team for Vuelta a España
The final grand tour of the season is upon us and Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka are happy to announce an exciting lineup of climbers for the 72nd edition of the Vuelta a Espana. After a strong showing at the Tour de France this year, Serge Pauwels will lead our African Team come Saturday together […]