Cheese Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Very close, I guess, to the 9 that completed the Vuelta. Go, Mine-Cheeze!!!,I would guess it would be close to this barring injuries J ThompsonL MeintjiesN BerhaneM KudusR V RensburgE Boason HagenS CummingsT BosT Farrar Lets see how far I am off.
jacquesd7108 Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Well done guys, proud as a South African to see you there !!!!!
Traverse Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Great news! Don't forget about:Youcef Reguigui, Kristian Sbaragli, Andreas Stauff, Johann van Zyl and off cause Jaco Venter!
Rider3000 Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Im sooooooo proud of the guys !!! Next thing well get int the pro Tour then we can sign up some big names (GC riders). Whats your opinion on this... you think well get there eventually??? Go Boys !!! Edited January 15, 2015 by Rider3000 nonky 1
fanievb Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Im sooooooo proud of the guys !!! Next thing well get int the pro Tour then we can sign up some big names (GC riders). Whats your opinion on this... you think well get there eventually??? Go Boys !!! MTN-Qhubeka get TDF entry2015-01-14 12:46 http://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/2354/086dbdb077ef458ca661d31c3f7ea949.jpgTDF logo (File) Paris - An African team will take part for the first time in the Tour de France when it starts in Utrecht next July, organisers announced on Wednesday.The team will be the MTN-Qhubeka outfit from South Africa.In all 22 teams, each with nine cyclists, will compete in the 102nd edition of one of the most gruelling events in world sport."Their participation in the tour will help accelerate the progression of African cycling," said the tour's director Christian Prudhomme.One of five wildcard teams chosen to race in next year's tour, MTN-Qhubeka already have experience of top level international cycling having competed in last year's Tour of Spain.They have several promising young African cyclists in their line-up and recently reinforced their ranks by signing up Norwegian sprinter Edvald Boasson Hagen, one of the top names in the successful Sky team.Another sprinter in the ranks is the 2011 Milan-SanRemo winner Matt Goss of Australia while others to join the team are Dutchman Theo Bos and American Tyler Farrar."The opening up to the world (of the tour) continues," Prudhomme said, pointing out that one of the favourite's for next year's race will be Nairo Quintana of Colombia. Teams for 2015 Tour de France: AG2R-La Mondiale, Astana, BMC Racing, Etixx-QuickStep, FDJ, IAM Cycling, Lampre-Merida, Lotto-Soudal, Movistar, Orica-GreenEdge, Cannondale-Garmin, Giant Alpecin, Katusha, Team LottoNL-Jumbo, Team Sky, Tinkoff-Saxo, Trek Factory Racing, MTN-Qhubeka, Bora-Argon 18, Cofidis, Europcar and Bretagne-Séché Environnement Congratulations to MTN-Qhubeka ! https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/road/international-road/team-mtn-qhubeka-receive-wild-card-to-2015-tour-de-france-r1906 Long Wheel Base and shaper 2
'Dale Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I would guess it would be close to this barring injuries J ThompsonL MeintjiesN BerhaneM KudusR V RensburgE Boason HagenS CummingsT BosT Farrar Lets see how far I am off.Looks good looks good
Rider3000 Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Looks good looks goodAn SA team in the tour is always a good team !!! Hope they can pull a stage win on the flats ! Or maybe let Louis break away on those hilly ones in week 2 that no GC guy wants to chase.
bassasdaindia Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 GREAT NEWS and congrats to Doug and his team.
J∆kk∆ls Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 This is AWESOME!!! It is a no brainer who I will be supporting in this years Tour De France.
EmptyB Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Awesome news and I dig the kit. Can someone explain to a total road novice what our chances are of featuring in any way? Could the guys punch above their weight like Team Shosholoza did or try take a stage or is it more about exposure for the 60% guys.Ask Robbie Hunter or Daryl Impey
Winstonian1984 Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 some more wildcards for MTN-Qhubbeka http://www.bicycling.co.za/news-people/local-news-news-people/qhubeka-get-two-wildcards/
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now