Ciolek takes impressive win on Stage 2 of Tour of Britain
Gerald Ciolek salvaged what was becoming a day to forget for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung by winning Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain. Image credit: Dean Reeve Photography Africa’s first Professional Continental team lost both Andreas Stauff and Ferekalsi Debesay to crashes during Stage 2 and the day was looking bleak until Ciolek survived […]
[Video] Team MTN-Qhubeka’s An African Bicycle Dream – Episode 2
The much anticipated An African Bicycle Dream is back. The first episode in the series highlighted the team’s birth into Professional Continental status and the early success discovered in Milan San Remo. Episode 2 goes inside the peloton and covers the Tours of Utah and Elk Grove, highlighting the sustainable development aspect to Team MTN-Qhubeka […]
Castelli to sponsor Team MTN-Qhubeka
Castelli has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The sponsorship is further evidence of the Italian brand’s dedication to making clothing that provides a competitive advantage. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is Africa’s first UCI-registered Professional Continental team. With its dedicated approach to scientific coaching and […]
Linus Gerdemann adds depth to Team MTN-Qhubeka
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samung is proud to welcome Linus Gerdemann for the 2014-2015 seasons. The German rose to fame in 2007 when he won a stage of the Tour de France and earned himself the yellow and white jerseys. Since then he went on to enjoy more successful years at the highest level of the […]
Good news for African Cycling ahead of Tour de l’Avenir
The development of African cycling received another boost today when the line up of the World Cycling Centre’s team for the Tour de l’Avenir was revealed. The race takes place from 24 – 31 August and is known as the Tour of the Future as most riders who excel in the race go on to […]
Team MTN-Qhubeka Ends A Successful Week in Portugal
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung left the Volta a Portugal on the last day making its presence felt. Gerald Ciolek sprinted to fourth on the stage after Ferekalsi Debesay spent a considerable amount of time off the front attacking the race. Sergio Pardilla wins stage four (Photo: Volta a Portugal) Debesay recovered from illness earlier in […]
Douglas Ryder on the significance of Team MTN-Qhubeka’s success in Portugal
Sergio Pardilla leading the Tour of Portugal is significant in two ways. We’ve taken a rider who’s been on WorldTour teams before, but this result is the first yellow jersey and first race he’s won since 2010. It shows our nurturing and supporting environment from a coaching and management support point of view and how […]
MTN-Qhubeka target Stage Wins and High GC in Volta a Portugal
The Volta a Portugal kicks off with a 5 kilometre prologue on Wednesday before ten other stages will challenge the peloton during the 75th edition of the race. The event is a major focus for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung after its success last year with two stage wins. Photo: www.teammtnqhubeka.com Jay Thomson, while riding for […]
Full Weekend of Racing Ahead for MTN-Qhubeka
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will be racing on two continents this weekend when it takes part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic (UCI 1.1) in the UK and the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove (UCI 2.1) in the United States of America. The RideLondon-Surrey Classic takes place on Sunday 4 August and starts at the […]
MTN Qhubeka rides African cycling swell
Team MTN-Qhubeka, powered by Samsung, held an informative celebratory breakfast in Rosebank, Johannesburg, earlier in the week. The team’s mid-season return to South Africa follows a successful start to the season where they have racked up 11 UCI victories, 17 podiums and two team victories. South African cycling is gaining great momentum this season. Earlier […]
Ciolek extends contract with Team MTN-Qhubeka
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is pleased to announce the contract extension of Gerald Ciolek. The team captain has revealed his satisfaction in this environment and has opted to stay with Africa’s first Professional Continental team through 2015. Photo (left to right): Gerald Ciolek, Serame Taukobong, Douglas Ryder. “We’re delighted that Gerald has extended with us,” […]
Privateer: Superdom – MTN-Qhubeka’s Martin Wesemann
At every local race, we all think it. Who here is good enough to race overseas? Not just ride, but race. Back yourself. Go all in. Let your legs do the talking. Martin Wesemann is there. Doing it. Nic Lamond [of Privateer.co.za] feeds Martin caffeine to find out what it takes. http://privateer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_6859.jpg Check out the […]