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<\/a>Team type{DEV} NanoTime will be represented by (from left to right) Zandri Strydom, Nico Bell, Matt Beers, Wessel Botha and Stuart Marais. Photo by Milan de Beer for MEDIATIC Studios.<\/span><\/p>\nThe team competed in the Nissan TrailSeeker and Pursuit Challenge events in 2020, amongst other late-season races, racking up 5 victories and 4 second place finishes; including a 1-2 for Beers and Botha at the Race to the Sun. There\u2019s thus momentum to build on as the squad target that they, like the rest of the cycling industry, hope will be a busier season this year. For 2021 they will be adding the title sponsor\u2019s name to their official team name and are also excited to announce that existing sponsors \u2013 type{DEV}, Specialized Bicycles, Sponser Nutrition and Bell\u2019s Cycling \u2013 are to be joined by additional sponsors.<\/p>\n
International, software development company, type{DEV}, are taking a more prominent role in the team for 2021. Bell, Beers, Botha, Marais and Strydom will thus race as Team type{DEV} NanoTime. \u201cGetting involved with Team NanoTime and supporting the athletes who are dedicated to the sport we all love, was a no brainer\u201d enthused Dave Jacobs, CEO of type{DEV}. \u201cEach of the rider\u2019s dedication to the sport became our inspiration and that inspiration, a call to action. Much has been written about the advantages of physical activity. Even more so now because of the physical and emotional toll the pandemic is taking, especially within urban areas. The pandemic has raised the stakes, thus sponsoring the team has become a rallying call to our fellow cyclists, start moving, get on your bike and go outside, invest in your wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The team is also happy to announce that New African Developments [NAD] have recommitted to supporting cycling. \u201cNew Africa Developments, better known as NAD by friends and followers, takes great pride in developing potential. Game-changing shopping centres, award winning luxury resorts and cycling teams who show grit and perseverance are all part of the NAD success driven DNA\u201d said Japie van Niekerk, CEO of NAD.<\/p>\n \u201cThe year 2020 will for a long time be remembered as a year that tested even the strongest of us, and with the major financial implications of the COVID lockdown restrictions we made the very difficult decision to step back as main sponsor of Team NAD\u201d Van Niekerk continued. \u201cA new year brings new opportunities and New Africa Developments and the riders from Team NAD have decided to once again take hands. Although New Africa Developments will not be the naming sponsor of the team in 2021, we are pleased to announce that we will again be a major sponsor of what was previous Team NAD and is now known as Team type{DEV} NanoTime. We look forward to what this new year will bring and wish Nico [bell] and the rest of his team all the best for the race season ahead. We are behind you every step of the way!\u201d<\/p>\n The team will once again compete on Specialized Bicycles. The new Specialized Epic is the team\u2019s mountain bike weapon of choice, but they will also be racing Specialized Diverge gravel bikes as well as riding the Specialized Tarmac when they take to the road for racing and training. \u201cWe believe that bicycles have the power to change the world for the better\u201d stated Bobby Behan, Managing Director of Specialized Bicycles Africa. \u201cThe athletes that make up Team type{DEV} NanoTime set the benchmark for performance in South African cycling and serve as powerful role models for an active and healthy lifestyle, both to existing cyclists and to those coming into the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSpecialized Bicycles have a long-standing relationship with Nico Bell and his store, Bell\u2019s Cycling\u201d Behan added. \u201cNico is an incredible racer which he manages to balance with the running of a very successful Specialized Store in his hometown of Nelspruit. We enjoy the partnership with Nico, which has opened up the opportunity to align with the various team\u2019s that Nico has been part of throughout the years. COVID-19 has certainly adversely impacted events, including the prospect of finding sponsors willing to support cycling teams. Massive credit to type{DEV} for stepping up and supporting these very capable riders in what are uncertain and surreal times. We are delighted to be a part of this journey.\u201d<\/p>\n Look Cycle South Africa will also be joining the team, as a product partner, in 2021. Their Carbon-Ti X-track MTB pedals will keep the Team type{DEV} NanoTime riders\u2019 feet firmly planted and assist in efficient power transfer. Sponsor Nutrition, the Swiss sport\u2019s nutrition company, will aid in providing the riders with the fuel to power their pedal-strokes by continuing their partnership with the team. While Bells Cycling will serve as the team\u2019s base, providing excellent service to ensure the squad\u2019s bicycles are in race-ready condition throughout the season. Given the challenging financial times the team is actively seeking additional sponsors and product partners. Individuals and companies are thus encouraged to reach out to Nico Bell via the team\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Having been founded mid-pandemic, Team type{DEV} NanoTime had limited opportunities for racing in 2020. With the support of a long-term sponsor, in the form of software developers type{DEV}, the squad was able to use the time wisely; focusing on preparing for 2021. 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Photo by Milan de Beer for MEDIATIC Studios.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Team type{DEV} NanoTime will race Specialized Bicycles in 2021, with the new Specialized S-Works Epic being their primary weapon of choice. Photo by Milan de Beer for MEDIATIC Studios.<\/span><\/p>\n