Meintjes set to re-sign with MTN – Qhubeka

[ScottCM]

So Proud to call him a Saffer, Show The blue train the middle finger boy!!

 

Young South African prospect Louis Meintjes is set to turn down interest from several WorldTour teams and re-sign with MTN – Qhubeka for the next two seasons.

The 23-year-old, who is currently competing in the Arctic Race of Norway, told Cyclingnews that he had various options for 2016. However, his team and his agent both confirmed that he would be signing with MTN – Qhubeka.

“It’s still undecided and I’m out of contract. There’s quite a bit of interest but we’ll see. MTN is a good place, that’s all I’m saying. This team is always growing, I don’t see this place as a limiting factor,” Meintjes told Cyclingnews.

If those comments were on the vague side, his agent at least provided something more tangible.

“A few teams have been asking about him but his future lies with MTN. The team is backing him for the future and I think staying is in his best interests. That’s where he’ll end up,” his agent said.

According to his agent a number of WorldTour teams has shown interest in Meintjes, including Astana. After the Arctic Race of Norway Meintjes will head to the Vuelta a España, where he will be targeting stage wins.

“I’m very excited and I’m happy to have that opportunity," he said. "The objective is to honestly take it day by day because it will be two Grand Tours back to back for me and I have to see how my body copes with that.

“I’m feeling surprisingly good here so hopefully I’ll feel the same in the Vuelta. It’s a great race and down south it’s going to be really hot. I’ll see what I can do there. The team wants to give as many opportunities to as many riders as possible.”

[Long Wheel Base]

Astana/vinokourov have a bad reputation for doping. Louis too good for that. It is always lekker to see our local guys on our team but money always talks(imagine impey back on our team). Louis is still young, in a few years he will be hassling the big names and then his street value increases and unfortunately at this stage MTN (or didata?) don't have as big a budget as some.

[Ramrod]

I wonder how that is going to work out when MTN advised that they will be pulling their sponsorship after this season.

[Squier]

They are obviously very confident with regards to the future of the team.

[Chris NewbyFraser]

Doug has a plan. He always has a plan so don't worry about Qhubeka's future. It's in good South African hands.

[MEYER1]

Meintjes is special  the other  SAFFES is just good.

[Pure Savage]

So Proud to call him a Saffer, Show The blue train the middle finger boy!!

 

Young South African prospect Louis Meintjes is set to turn down interest from several WorldTour teams and re-sign with MTN – Qhubeka for the next two seasons.

The 23-year-old, who is currently competing in the Arctic Race of Norway, told Cyclingnews that he had various options for 2016. However, his team and his agent both confirmed that he would be signing with MTN – Qhubeka.

“It’s still undecided and I’m out of contract. There’s quite a bit of interest but we’ll see. MTN is a good place, that’s all I’m saying. This team is always growing, I don’t see this place as a limiting factor,” Meintjes told Cyclingnews.

If those comments were on the vague side, his agent at least provided something more tangible.

“A few teams have been asking about him but his future lies with MTN. The team is backing him for the future and I think staying is in his best interests. That’s where he’ll end up,” his agent said.

According to his agent a number of WorldTour teams has shown interest in Meintjes, including Astana. After the Arctic Race of Norway Meintjes will head to the Vuelta a España, where he will be targeting stage wins.

“I’m very excited and I’m happy to have that opportunity," he said. "The objective is to honestly take it day by day because it will be two Grand Tours back to back for me and I have to see how my body copes with that.

“I’m feeling surprisingly good here so hopefully I’ll feel the same in the Vuelta. It’s a great race and down south it’s going to be really hot. I’ll see what I can do there. The team wants to give as many opportunities to as many riders as possible.”

 

They might become a blue train next year if the new sponsor deal goes through...

[Yo-Yo]

Very good to see teams cultivting a team culture that trumps just cash options in other 'super' outfits. I'm sure there will be less dodgy teams knocking on his door in the future but for now it's a big statement as to his belief in the team, the future and the opportunity.   

[Bianchisti]

Good on yah boykie.