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Ryder Cycling, the owner of MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung, the team soon to be known as Team Dimension Data, today announced it has signed Mark Cavendish, Mark Renshaw and Bernhard Eisel. The addition of the three new members further strengthens and add depth to the team – the first African team to ride in the Tour de France – not only at races, but also as global ambassadors for Qhubeka.



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I should be ecstatic about this news....and it really is great news

..well done to ryder and all envolved,the team is growing and will continue to make a name for itself at the top of cycling.

Just hope the African and south African aspect is not lost!

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That's pretty big!

 

Even with all the talk, I didn't really believe it...shows how much I know.

 

Going to be an interesting 2016!!

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Mixed feelings about that but ja they must do what they must do ...

same here....could be spectacular if he starts getting form or white elephant

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He is getting older, and his wins rate is dropping a bit.

 

How many races did he win in 2014 and 2015?

 

I think it will be great for the team when it comes to UCI points and invites etc.

It might even better for them than keeping Maincheese on the short term.

 

Maincheese still has a few years before he will be a true GC contender and will need a team formed around him.

 

With Cav, they can win stages as of tomorrow....

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He is getting older, and his wins rate is dropping a bit.

 

How many races did he win in 2014 and 2015?

 

 

 

Wins in 2015 - at least 10 [Edit: 13]

 

Wins in 2014 - Similar 10ish? [Edit: 11]

 

Probably down from 20 in 2013. [Edit: 17]

 

I'm sure he can still bag a few for the team

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One of the real characters of world cycling.

He may not be African, but I'm sure he has many African fans.! :thumbup:

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Also hoping the (South) African aspect not lost.

How will they send team to Tour De France with 7 African riders now.

 

But Excited for the team. Just Hope Jaco, Johan and some other Saffas not lost

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An astute signing imo - think he has 14 wins so far this year, including stage 7 in the Tour, I guess if you win one stage in your career you are made, he has 26 to date - scary stat.

 

He is also quite a different rider to the young brash guy - nowadays after the win he is first seen walking back down the course to seek out and thank his team mates - he should fit in well.

 

You cannot compare him to the loss of Louis Meintjies - Cavendish is the real deal. Meintjies has a top 10 in the Vuelta - he is our best local hope no doubt, it may take some years still.

 

Well done to Doug Ryder and probably more likely Brian Smith on this one.

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Also hoping the (South) African aspect not lost.

How will they send team to Tour De France with 7 African riders now.

 

But Excited for the team. Just Hope Jaco, Johan and some other Saffas not lost

 

This is important for squad building, event invites and UCI points.

 

I think 2016 is going to be disappointing for our African contigent as these signings are going to be used to amass UCI points and then 2017 I would not be surprised to hear that this is a WT team. With that comes an obligation to attend every WT event and this is where I think the constant race exposure will benefit the Africans in the team who are racing 80-100 days a year with the best in the world.

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He is the David Beckham of cycling and even if he has past his best he will still bring a lot of attention and exposure to the team and Qhubeka

I'm sure if he is motivated and with the support he will have from a great lead out team he will get some results

Good luck to the team !!!

It definitely reads as the best pro Continental team

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