2015 MTN–Qhubeka season

The 2015 season for the MTN–Qhubeka cycling team began in January at the Trofeo Santanyi-Ses Salines-Campos. The team participated in UCI Continental Circuits and UCI World Tour events when given a wildcard invitation.

MTN-Qhubeka
2015 season
UCI codeMTN
StatusUCI Professional Continental
UCI Africa Tour rankingongoing
ManagerDouglas Ryder
Brian Smith (July–)
Main sponsor(s)MTN & Qhubeka
BasedSouth Africa
BicyclesCervélo
Groupset?
Season victories
One-day races1
Stage race overall3
Stage race stages8
National Championships5

Team roster
As of 15 January 2015.[1]
Rider Date of birth
 Natnael Berhane (ERI) (1991-01-05)5 January 1991 (aged 24)
 Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) (1987-05-17)17 May 1987 (aged 27)
 Theo Bos (NED) (1983-08-22)22 August 1983 (aged 31)
 Matt Brammeier (IRL) (1985-06-07)7 June 1985 (aged 29)
 Gerald Ciolek (GER) (1986-09-19)19 September 1986 (aged 28)
 Steve Cummings (GBR) (1981-03-19)19 March 1981 (aged 33)
 Nicolas Dougall (RSA) (1992-11-21)21 November 1992 (aged 22)
 Tyler Farrar (USA) (1984-06-02)2 June 1984 (aged 30)
 Matthew Goss (AUS) (1986-11-05)5 November 1986 (aged 28)
 Jacques Janse van Rensburg (RSA) (1987-09-06)6 September 1987 (aged 27)
 Reinardt Janse van Rensburg (RSA) (1989-02-03)3 February 1989 (aged 25)
 Songezo Jim (RSA) (1990-09-17)17 September 1990 (aged 24)
Rider Date of birth
 Jayde Julius[N 1] (RSA) (1993-08-17)17 August 1993 (aged 21)
 Merhawi Kudus (ERI) (1994-01-23)23 January 1994 (aged 20)
 Louis Meintjes (RSA) (1992-02-21)21 February 1992 (aged 22)
 Adrien Niyonshuti (RWA) (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 27)
 Serge Pauwels (BEL) (1983-11-21)21 November 1983 (aged 31)
 Youcef Reguigui (ALG) (1990-01-09)9 January 1990 (aged 25)
 Kristian Sbaragli (ITA) (1990-05-08)8 May 1990 (aged 24)
 Andreas Stauff (GER) (1987-01-22)22 January 1987 (aged 27)
 Daniel Teklehaymanot (ERI) (1988-11-10)10 November 1988 (aged 26)
 Jay Thomson (RSA) (1986-04-12)12 April 1986 (aged 28)
 Johann Van Zyl (RSA) (1991-02-02)2 February 1991 (aged 23)
 Jaco Venter (RSA) (1987-02-13)13 February 1987 (aged 27)
  1. Julius joined the team on 1 August as a stagiaire.

Season victories
DateRaceCompetitionRiderCountryLocation
30 JanuaryTrofeo Andratx – Mirador d’Es ColomerUCI Europe Tour Steve Cummings (GBR) SpainMirador d'Es Colomer
22 FebruaryTour of Oman, Young rider classificationUCI Asia Tour Louis Meintjes (RSA) Oman
14 MarchTour de Langkawi, Stage 7UCI Asia Tour Youcef Reguigui (ALG) MalaysiaFraser's Hill
15 MarchTour de Langkawi, OverallUCI Asia Tour Youcef Reguigui (ALG) Malaysia
29 MarchSettimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali, Stage 4UCI Europe Tour Louis Meintjes (RSA) ItalyRoccapelago
29 MarchSettimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali, OverallUCI Europe Tour Louis Meintjes (RSA) Italy
10 AprilCircuit de la Sarthe, Mountains classificationUCI Europe Tour Louis Meintjes (RSA) France
24 AprilGiro del Trentino, Young riders classificationUCI Europe Tour Louis Meintjes (RSA) Italy
31 MayTour des Fjords, Stage 5UCI Europe Tour Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) NorwayStavanger
14 JuneCritérium du Dauphiné, Mountains classificationUCI World Tour Daniel Teklehaimanot (ERI) France
21 JuneSter ZLM Toer, Stage 4UCI Europe Tour Matt Brammeier (IRL) NetherlandsBoxtel
9 JulyTour of Austria, Stage 5UCI Europe Tour Johann Van Zyl (RSA) AustriaMatrei in Osttirol
18 JulyTour de France, Stage 14UCI World Tour Steve Cummings (GBR) FranceMende
5 AugustDanmark Rundt, Stage 2UCI Europe Tour Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) DenmarkAarhus
31 AugustVuelta a España, Stage 10UCI World Tour Kristian Sbaragli (ITA) SpainCastellón de la Plana
13 SeptemberTour of Britain, OverallUCI Europe Tour Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) United Kingdom

National, Continental and World champions 2015
DateDisciplineJerseyRiderCountryLocation
7 FebruarySouth African National Road Race Champion
 Jacques Janse van Rensburg (RSA) South AfricaMbombela
25 JuneNorwegian National Time Trial Champion
 Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) NorwayBrumunddal
26 JuneEritrea National Time Trial Champion
 Daniel Teklehaimanot (ERI) EritreaAsmara
28 JuneEritrea National Road Race Champion
 Natnael Berhane (ERI) EritreaAsmara
28 JuneNorwegian National Road Race Champion
 Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) NorwayLillehammer


References
  1. http://www.teammtnqhubeka.com
  2. "Natnael Berhane of Europcar Joins Team MTN-Qhubeka". 27 September 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  3. "Report: Boasson Hagen signs for MTN-Qhubeka". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  4. Stephen Farrand (2 September 2014). "Transfers: MTN-Qhubeka confirms Bos as team sprinter". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  5. Wynn, Nigel (1 October 2014). "Steve Cummings signs to MTN-Qhubeka". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  6. "Farrar signs for MTN-Qhubeka". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  7. Mark Watson (18 September 2014). "Goss Signs with Team MTN-Qhubeka". RoadCycling.com. Seven Sparkles International. Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  8. O'Shea, Sadhbh (18 September 2014). "MTN-Qhubeka: Building for a future". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  9. Benson, Daniel (20 September 2014). "Pauwels falls for MTN-Qhubeka project". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  10. "Gerdemann to join Cult Energy in 2015". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  11. "News shorts: Christina Watches officially ends, Caja Rural-RGA finalise roster". cyclingnews.com. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
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