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<\/a><\/p>\nAt the 2016 Tour de France, Team Dimension Data will wear their new Oakley cycling kits and eyewear on-bike. The collection includes a leader jersey eyewear collection, team jerseys, bibs, caps, t-shirts and eyewear with Prizm technology \u2013 including a limited edition eyewear sku developed in collaboration with Mark Cavendish, an Oakley athlete and Team Dimension Data rider. Oakley will also be designing Team Dimension Data replica kits and eyewear for fans to show their support for the team during the Tour de France.<\/p>\n
\u201cOakley is a brand that always delivers premium and leading performance apparel and eyewear, and this Team Dimension Data collection is no exception,\u201d said Cavendish. \u201cFrom Oakley Prizm, a revolutionary lens technology that dramatically enhances detail to improve performance, to sleekly designed cycling kits, the brand continues to innovate in sports performance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Team Dimension Data, better known as Africa\u2019s Team, competes in the UCI World Tour at the highest level of road cycling. The team has a unique roster of athletes ranging from legends like Mark Cavendish, Mark Renshaw and Edvald Boasson to Eritrean cycling heroes, Natnael Berhane, Mekseb Debesay, Merhawi Kudus, and Daniel Teklehaimanot.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled about our partnership with Team Dimension Data \u2013 they are a diverse group of pro riders from all corners of the globe with an unparalleled passion for cycling,\u201d said Cuan Petersen, Vice President Global Sports Marketing. \u201cBoth our brands are grounded in performance and pushing the boundaries in cycling. This partnership is a natural fit that will help us develop and prove our products on the toughest testing stage, as well as help develop new riders from Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
Oakley will also be supporting the team off-the-bike by joining forces with Qhubeka, the team\u2019s non-profit African charity dedicated to advancing education, health and economic opportunities for Africans through sustainable transportation, such as bikes. Team Dimension Data\u2019s goal for the year is to donate over 5,000 Buffalo Bikes, and Oakley will help by donating over 150 bikes to the cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor Oakley to not only commit to being Team Dimension Data\u2019s official apparel and eyewear sponsor but to get involved in all aspects of our team is really special,\u201d said Douglass Ryder. Team Dimension Data Team Principle. \u201cThe brand is committed to progressing the sport \u2013 with action on-and-off the bike.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Oakley Team Dimension Data limited edition 2016 Tour de France replica kits and eyewear will be available on Oakley.com<\/a> and at select Oakley stores worldwide starting June 29th.<\/p>\n