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Tour de France
Experience the Tour de France feeling in Franschhoek
Didn’t crack the nod for the Tour de France, or short on Euros to get over there? Well, here’s something that might be more to your taste – the Tour de Franschhoek (www.tdfh.co.za) taking place on Saturday 23 July and Sunday 24 July on the final weekend of the Tour de France. The local variety […]
2nd stage win for Mark Cavendish and Team Dimension Data
Mark Cavendish stole the show during stage 3 of the Tour de France by powering to an incredible photo finish sprint victory over Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal). It would be the 28th Tour de France stage win of the Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka sprinters career, and his 2nd victory at this year’s edition of the […]
An amazing stage in yellow for Cavendish and Dimension Data
The 2nd stage of the Tour de France saw the World Champion, Peter Sagan (Tinkoff), take both the stage and yellow jersey honours just as Mark Cavendish had done yesterday. Julien Alaphilippe (Etixx-Quickstep) placed 2nd and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) was 3rd on the stage. For Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka it was a magical day, […]
Three South African riders to compete in 2016 Le Tour de France
Cycling South Africa is very proud to share in the announcements from the professional peloton that South African riders Daryl Impey (Orica-BikeExchange), Louis Meintjes (Lampre Merida) and Reinardt Janse van Rensburg (Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka) will be taking part in the 103rd edition of Le Tour de France, which kicks off with a 188-kilometre […]
Competition: Bike Hub Tour de France Fantasy Tour
The annual Bike Hub Tour de France Fantasy Tour is back with R90,000 worth of cycling gear to give away. It’s simple. Be the team boss. Pick your riders to represent you in the 2016 Tour de France. Each rider is then allocated a score after every stage according to our scoring system. The team […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka presents Tour de France team
After naming a 13 rider long list for the Tour de France less than a week ago, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is extremely happy to announce its final selection of 9 riders that will take on the 103rd edition of the Le Grand Boucle – the first ever for an African World Tour team. […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka name squad for Tour de France
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka will return to the Tour de France after a successful premiere 12 months ago, setting another massive milestone for African cycling. Once again the team will take to the start of the La Grand Boucle with clear objectives. Steve Cummings’ stage win on Mandela Day, Daniel Teklehaimanot’s days in the […]
Interview: Gary Blem – Team Sky Head Mechanic
South African Gary Blem is the Head Mechanic for Team Sky. He has worked for a some of the world’s top riders such as Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and currently Chris Froome. Bike Hub was lucky enough to interview Gary at the Standard Bank Africa Cycle Fair. Gary Blem Interview Part 1: 1. Who are […]
Stages Cycling is the power meter supplier to Team Sky for 2016
Stages Cycling is pleased to announce its continued supply of power meters to the defending Tour de France champions, Team Sky, in 2016. This next year represents the third season in which Team Sky will ride Stages Power, further solidifying the manufacturer’s position at the top of the power measurement category. “As more and more […]
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 […]
Fantasy Tour 2015: All the winners
With the Tour de France having come and gone so too has our Fantasy Tour competition. As we settle back into our “normal”, productive lives, here’s a recap of the winners for this year’s Fantasy Tour. Grand Prize Winner: Stages Power Meter After holding a healthy mid-competition lead it was Hilton. and his team Afrique […]
Dream Tour de France for Team MTN-Qhubeka
What an incredible end to a perfect debut Tour de France for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. Edvald Boasson Hagen sprinted to a fine 4th place on the Champs Elysees for our African team on today’s 21st and final stage. Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) won the final stage while Chris Froome (Team Sky) won the Grande Boucle […]