Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka have announced the launch of their Continental development team for 2016. The South African registered squad will comprise of 10 African riders who will race a mainly European program in 2016.
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka sees the launch of its very own Continental outfit as a logical step and investment into the future of African cycling. The team will provide world-class infrastructure, services and race opportunities to give talented U23 African road cyclists a path into the pro peloton in Europe.
The Continental team will be based in South Africa until mid-March before relocating to Lucca, Italy to commence with its European program.
Ten African riders make up the Continental squad for the 2016 season; 6 South Africans, 2 Eritreans and 2 Rwandans. The team’s race program will focus predominantly on the UCI Europe Tour complemented by a few selected international events.
The Continental team will race in black, in contrast to the World Tour team riders, who compete in white jerseys.
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka Continental line-up
Amanuel Gebreigzabhier (Eritrea)
Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Rwanda)
Jayde Julius (South Africa)
Keagan Girdlestone (South Africa)
Metkel Eyob (Eritrea)
Nicholas Dlamini (South Africa)
Ryan Gibbons (South Africa)
Shameeg Salie (South Africa)
Stefan de Bod (South Africa)
Valens Ndayisenga (Rwanda)
