61st Marin Century, August 3rd - Register Now!
United States | Midwest | Ohio >> Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka reveals new 2017 team Kit

Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka reveals new 2017 team Kit

The 2016 cycling season concluded a couple of weeks ago and once again it has been an incredibly successful one for Africa’s leading professional cycling team. Based out of Johannesburg, Dimension Data for Qhubeka managed to win 32 races this year, while climbing the podium more than 70 times. 5 stage wins, a "Yellow" and "Green Jersey" at the Tour de France was also among the achievements as was the team’s first ever win in a special category at a Grand Tour, taking home the "Best Climber" classification of the Vuelta a Espana.

Staying at the Southern Sun, The Cullinan, Dimension Data for Qhubeka is currently preparing for the upcoming season in the Western Cape. It is the first time the 2017 team has met. Over the last few days the riders went out on several training rides and spent some time with its main sponsors Dimension Data, Deloitte and Cervélo, to name a few.

The team presented itself to the public at the scenic Cape Town Waterfront. In an engaging event all 28 riders were introduced to fans and media. Lead by Mark Cavendish, Omar Fraile, and Daniel Teklehaimanot the team also revealed its fresh new look.

In recent years the 5-finger-salute has become synonymous with the African team. The hand will once again feature on the back of the jersey. However, the jersey also reveals 28 smaller hands. Subtly printed on the green livery they symbolize the children who receive help through the way how the 28 riders are racing, through the amount of awareness they are able to raise for Qhubeka and through their way of competing at the highest level of sport.

During this weeks training camp each of the riders will personally give a child a Qhubeka bike at a distribution ceremony, thus offering a direct link.

Furthermore, the team will also be echoing Qhubeka’s new call to action #DoYourPart, an innovative way to contribute to the charity. Supporters can now fund single parts or a complete bike to help mobilising people in Africa.

To find out more, go to doyourpart.qhubeka.org.

Mark Cavendish display the new Team Dimension Data Kit for 2017