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Coppa Sabatini: Sbaragli & Pauwels 11th and 12th respectively
The Coppa Sabatini would be won by Eduard Prades (Caja-Rural) today ahead of Maurits Lammertink (Team Roompot) and Mauro Finetto (Southeast). MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung had Kristian Sbaragli finish in 11th position as our highest placed rider of the day. For the most part, the Coppa Sabatini would be a slightly more relaxed Italian one day […]
Songezo Jim takes white jersey in soaring heat at Abu Dhabi Tour
The opening stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour will be remembered as much for the excessive heat as it will be for who the day’s victor was, Andrea Guardini (Astana). Tom Boonen (Etixx-Quickstep) placed 2nd in the mass bunch sprint with Daniele Bennati (Tinkoff-Saxo) in 3rd. While the route was pretty much much pan flat, […]
MTN-Qhubeka Preview: Coppa Sabatini, Emilia & Beghelli
MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung has entered its final week of racing this season and in Italy there are 3 one day events on the cards. The events are: Coppa Sabatini on Thursday, Giro dell Emilia on Saturday and Gran Premio Bruno Beghelli on Sunday. With our team running a triple program this weekend (Abu Dhabi Tour […]
MTN-Qhubeka Preview: Abu Dhabi Tour
Our final tour of our season gets underway on Thursday as we take to the start of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Tour. The UCI 2.1 event that takes place in and around the capital of the United Arab Emirates will cover a total distance of 555km over 4 days of racing with 3 stages for […]
Tour de Eurometropole #5: Theo Bos sprints into the top 10
The Tour de Eurometropole reached its conclusion today after another mass sprint which was won by Jonas Ahlstrand (Cofidis). Sondre Holst Enger (IAM Cycling) was 2nd and Raymond Kreder (Roompot) took 3rd place. Alexis Gougeard (AG2R La Mondiale) won the race overall. Jayde Julius our young trainee had another good day as he found himself […]
Tour de Eurometropole #3: Theo Bos feels good sensations again
Jonas van Genecheten (IAM Cycling) won the 2nd stage of the Tour de Eurometropole today after another mass sprint finish. Jurgen Roelandts (Lotto-Soudal) finished in 2nd and Louis Verhelst (Cofidis) was 3rd. The day’s proceedings were characterised by a 6 rider break that were able to enjoy a maximum lead of 4’15”. The peloton seemed […]
Gran Piemonte: Kristian Sbaragli takes 8th on rain soaked roads
The Gran Piemonte took place over a circular 185km route in Italy today with Jan Bakelants (AG2R La Mondiale) taking the win after outwitting the sprinters with a late attack. Matteo Trentin (Etixx-Quickstep) was 2nd and Sonny Colbrelli (Bardiani-CSF) was 3rd. For the first time in a while at an Italian one day race, an […]
Tour de Eurometropole: Jayde Julius enjoys day in breakaway
The first road stage of the Tour de Eurometropole would come down to the expected bunch sprint. Jens Debusschere (Lotto-Soudal) would be the fastest on the day, securing the stage win ahead of Raymond Kreder (Roompot) and Timothy Dupont (Roubaix Lille). MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung were represented in the early action of the stage with Nic […]
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 […]
Tre Valli Varesine: Kristian Sbaragli 6th in tough Italian race
The Tre Valli Varesine saw another tough attacking showdown on Italian roads and it was the Italian national champion, Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) who reigned supreme with a solo win. Sergey Firsanov (Rusvelo) took 2nd and Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing) was 3rd. As has been the case in the last few Italian one day events, […]
Nathan Haas and Omar Fraile join Team Dimension Data
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung, which is set to race as Team Dimension Data next season, is happy to announce the addition of two new riders; Nathan Haas and Omar Fraile. Moreover, the team will keep its core line-up. Norwegian national road race champion Edvald Boasson Hagen will remain with the South African team, as will […]
Team MTN-Qhubeka Preview: Tre Valle Varesine
Tomorrow Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will take to the start of the Tre Valle Varesine. The Italian UCI 1.HC event will run over a 198km route that will have the punchy riders chomping at the bit. The Tre Valle Varesine is the first of another block of upcoming Italian single day events and numerous riders […]