The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced earlier today that Africa’s Team, which will race as Team Dimension Data in 2016, has received a World Tour licence for the 2016 season.
It is a historic day in the world of cycling and for the continent of Africa as for the first time, Africa will have a team represented at the highest level of the sport. All the years of hard work, strategic partnerships, incredible riders producing exceptional performances and support staff, have paid off for the team.
“We are delighted to rewrite the history books and place African cycling at the highest level in World Cycling. To our partners Dimension Data, Deloitte, Cervélo, Sapinda, Rotor and all the others that have believed in the future of this team thank you for your support in making this a reality. As a World Tour team we believe we will be able to mobilise more people on bicycles through the Qhubeka Charity and our #BicyclesChangeLives campaign.”
In addition, they will be registering a UCI Continental in 2016. The team will be based out of their training centre in Lucca, Italy and will allow the young, up and coming African riders to race a solid European season.
“This is incredible, I am so happy for this team, our partners and all the staff and riders that have worked so hard over the years to keep building this team to push beyond the boundaries and believe that anything is possible. To get this news on our training camp in Cape Town as we are bonding with our new team for the future is simply the best motivation to move forward into 2016.” said Doug Ryder, Team Principal.
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