We at MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung see our sponsors as partners. We are proud to work with an amazing group of people, developing close relationships to not just globalize the awareness of the Qhubeka project, but also to share our ambitious goals in terms of development of African cycling and fruitful collaborations.
Thanks to our partners we are able to take part in the biggest races the cycling calendar has to offer.
MTN
MTN is a long time supporter of Qhubeka and the team. Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator, connecting 219.2 million subscribers in 22 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. They will once again be the primary sponsors for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung.
Web: www.mtn.co.za
Samsung
Starting as a small trading company, Samsung has evolved to a world-class corporation with businesses that span advance technology, semiconductors, skyscraper and plant construction, petrochemical, fashion, medicine, finance, hotels and more. Samsung South Africa will again power the MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung team not only as the secondary sponsor but also with some of their advanced technological equipment.
Web: www.samsung.com
Cervelo
Cervelo are the official bike suppliers to MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. The Canadian bike manufacturing company was created by 2 engineers in 1995, Phil White and Gerard Vroomen. As a company, Cervelo have grown to become world leaders in terms of bicycle design and technology. MTN-Qhubeka will be using their R5, S5 and P5 models in 2015.
Web: www.cervelo.com
Castelli
Castelli after experiencing the quality and comfort of the Castelli kit in 2014, there was no other brand of clothing that MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung would rather be riding in 2015. Castelli are by far the world leaders in terms of cycling kit design with the famed Gabba jacket being the “proof in the pudding”.
Web: www.castelli-cycling.com
ROTOR
ROTOR Bike Components comes from one of the nerve centers of technological development in Spain, the Aeronautical Engineering School of Madrid. To have ROTOR provide MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung with their technologically advanced Q-rings, cranks and power measurement system will certainly give our African team a clear advantage over our rivals.
Web: www.rotorbike.com
Selle Italia
Selle Italia keeping the MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders comfortable for hours on end will be the Selle Italia saddles. In their Flite range of saddles they have a product that has seen the countless hours of research and development pay off by producing the “Perfect Saddle”.
Web: www.selleitalia.com
3T
3T will be the cockpit providers for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung in 2015. The Italian companies extensive range of stems and handlebars coupled with innovative design and technology make 3T the fastest and most sought after cockpit in pro cycling. Their unique collaboration with Cervelo has allowed for an exclusive handlebar system, the aerobar, to be integrated into the Cervelo P5 time trial bike making a lethal fast combination.
Web: www.3tcycling.com
Activeworx
Activeworx is the Sports Performance company of Dr Carol Austin, the Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung Head of Performance. Activeworx has been with the MTN-Qhubeka team from its early days as a domestic team racing in South Africa, and will continue to head up the sports performance portfolio for the team in 2015.
Web: www.activeworx.co.za
Arctic Heat USA
Arctic Heat USA will again be the body cooling vest supplier for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. The lightweight Arctic Heat ice vests are used during the summer to pre-cool the riders before time trials and race stages. Pre-cooling helps to stabilize core body temperatures and reduces sweat rates whilst allowing the rider to warm up without getting too hot before the start. Arctic Heat allows the team to Cool Down and Fire Up for the big events.
Web: www.icevests.com
Bicisupport
In keeping our bikes race ready this year, Bicisupport will once again provide our mechanics the best bicycle maintenance equipment possible. This Italian company shares a passion for performance and efficiency, making Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung excited to be aligned with Bicisupport in 2015.
Web: www.bicisupport.it
Ceramic Speed
When it comes to bearings, there are no faster products than that produced by Ceramic Speed. With over 15 years’ experience, the hand assembled bearings from Denmark will give the MTN-Qhubeka riders the fastest and smoothest ride possible.
Web: www.ceramicspeed.com
Compressport
Born in Switzerland in 2008, Compressport® is the benchmark product in the sports compression market. It is the only brand to offer seamless products specially designed and developed for each different muscle chains. MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will use Compressport products for all their travel and recovery needs: Full Socks for everyday use to improve blood return, muscle oxygenation and prevent heavy legs. Perfect for traveling and every day recovery, and full Legs to reduce muscle damage and inflammation. Developed in Switzerland, all the compression products are manufactured in Europe.
Web: www.compressport.com
Elite
Once again Elite will be providing Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung with bottle cages and their fan favourite bidons. With more than 30 years in the cycling industry now, Elite are synonymous with almost all the biggest teams in world cycling making for their bidons to be the perfect collectors item.
Web: www.elite-it.com
Emvit
Emvit will be providing the Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders with all their vitamin and mineral needs during the course of the year. Emvit is a product of Takeda, which is the pharmaceutical company that sponsors all the medical requirements for Team MTN-Qhubeka.
Enve
ENVE composites will be the wheel providers for MTN-Qhubeka in 2015. Their products need little introduction and are a desired wheel choice around the world. Their hand built wheels are everything and more that a professional cyclist looks for in a wheel. The research and development that has gone in to their products make the ENVE wheels the fastest hoops in the world.
Web: www.enve.com
Elite Sport Group
The Elite Sport Group (ESG) are world leaders in the provision of personalised nutrition services, with an exemplary success record across a range of sports. Our unique approach uses performance biochemistry to improve and optimise each rider’s body composition, recovery and performance.
Web: www.elitesportgroup.org
EyeGym
EyeGym is a new and high tech programme devised by visual skills coach Dr Sherylle Calder which the Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders will be training with during the course of the year. EyeGym is a world renowned training system which is being used by Formula 1 drivers and world cup winning rugby players as well.
Web: www.drsheryllecalder.com
Gaerne
The Italian shoe company will be providing MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung with their lightning fast, super stiff and feather light G.Stilo cycling shoes in 2015. While Gaerne not only make a high performance shoe, the design work is truly superb too. The G.Stilo is certainly one of the more flashy shoes of the pro peloton.
Web: www.gaerne.com
High Five
High Five Sports Nutrition will be keeping MTN-Qhubeka fuelled in training and racing throughout 2015. High5 are the leading sports nutrition brand in the United Kingdom and will be working closely with the MTN-Qhubeka medical & performance team in 2015 to provide products tailor-made for our riders.
Web: www.highfive.co.uk
KMC
With over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing, KMC adopts state of the art technology to produce the strongest and most efficient chains in professional cycling. MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung are delighted to have KMC as one of “the links” in their armour this year.
Web: www.kmcchain.com
Lemond
Lemond will be providing Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung with their state of the art trainers and rollers which will make sure our riders are warmed up and race ready before every event. It is extremely exciting for our team to be associated with the famed LeMond name and brand.
Web: www.greglemond.com
Lizard Skins
When you are holding on to your bar for 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather, you need a comfortable, durable and grippy bartape. Lizard Skins will be the bartape providers for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung in 2015. Be sure to look out for some custom coloured bars during the course of the year, particularly when we are wearing a leaders jersey.
Web: www.lizardskins.com
MET
MET keeping our riders safe yet still unbelievably fast in 2015 will be MET helmets. The Stradivarius will be used for road races while the new Drone, which was created through extensive testing with MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung in 2014, will be used in the time trial disciplines.
Web: www.met-helmets.com
Microsoft Office 365
In terms of logistics and team communication, Microsoft Office 365 will keep all Team MTN-Qhubeka members connected around the world. There online systems also allow for super easy communication and sharing of team documents. No matter how many teams we have racing anywhere in the world, we are always connected.
Web: www.office.microsoft.com
Morgan Blue
Is a Belgian company that specializes in bicycle lubricants, oils and cleaners. For the 2015 cycling season Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will partner with Morgan Blue to ensure all our bikes are in impeccable condition whenever our riders take to the starting line. Moreover, Morgan Blue will also supply the team with all massage products.
Web: www.morganblue.net
Oakley
Oakley sunglasses will have the MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders covered in 2015 once again. While the entire range of Oakley products are available to MTN-Qhubeka, the Radar and Flakjacket models are the most popular among our riders for racing and training. Not only will the riders have the fastest eyewear on the bike but also the most stylish off the bike.
Web: www.oakley.com
On
The Swiss based company On will provide the Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung with their revolutionary running shoes. Thanks to the special soles our riders and coaches will be walking on clouds.
Web: www.on-running.com
PowerTraveller
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung can charge its batteries anytime and anywhere in the world thanks to PowerTraveller. PowerTraveller designs, develops and manufactures an award winning range of portable power and solar chargers for electronic devices. Designed in the UK and tested to destruction in some of the world’s most inhospitable environments, the products are capable of charging anything from cell phones to Sat Navs, GPS systems, iPads and laptops. Their products give us freedom to pursue our active lifestyle by keeping essential lines of communication open whilst they are “off-grid”.
Web: www.powertraveller.com
Retul
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will once again have the market leaders in bike set-ups, Retul, making sure our riders are fitted to their bikes by the most advanced technological process. Based out of Boulder, Colorado, Retul are at the cutting edge of bicycle fit technology and are the choice of a number of world tour cycling teams as well as Ironman world champions.
Web: www.retul.com
Reuterina
Reuterina™ is the number 1 prescribed probiotic range in South Africa. Because 70-80 % of our immune system is in the gut, a healthy tummy helps to strengthen the body’s natural defence against diseases. Clinical trials have shown that Reuterina™ may help reduce gastrointestinal tract side-effects associated with antibiotic use and reduce the incidence and severity of infectious diarrhoea, including diarrhoea associated with rotavirus. We choose Reuterina to stay healthy and powerful on the bike.
Web: www.reuterina.co.za
Schwalbe
Schwalbe for the 2015 season, Schwalbe will be the tires provider for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. With their headquarters in Germany, Schwalbe is the foremost tire company in Western Europe and through Schwalbe North America they are fast becoming the tire of choice around the world. They have a product for all terrains which will serve MTN-Qhubeka well from the cobblestone roads in the classics to the smooth tarred bunch sprints in the Grand Tours.
Web: www.schwalbe.com
Scicon
Scicon will again be providing the bike bags and luggage for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. From rain bags and rider backpacks to hard case bike bags and luggage, there is no better product than what Scicon can provide. Scicon are also significant contributors to the Qhubeka foundation, you can visit their website to get your own Qhubeka branded saddle bag.
Web: www.sciconbags.com
SolRx
Keeping our riders covered from the harmful UV rays will be SolRx sun cream. When the riders are exposed to the elements for more than 6 hours a day, skin protection is vital. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung are happy to have the South African sun cream company on board once again.
Web: www.solrxsa.co.za
Speedplay
Speedplay are the brand of choice for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung when it comes to clipless pedals. The American company who are based in San Diego have been long-time supporters of MTN-Qhubeka and our riders will continue to ride their top of the range Light Action Titanium pedals.
Web: www.speedplay.com
Training Peaks
Once again the Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders and coaches will be making use of the training peaks software to analyse and plan their training programs for the year. Training peaks have become the market leaders in terms of training software for endurance athletes world wide. It almost seems impossible that from a performance point of view, a pro cycling team could exist without making use of Training Peaks.
Web: www.trainingpeaks.com
