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[PCT] Team Telkom for Africa | 2016
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 13:48
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 Team Telkom for Africa The team, first established in 2013 under the name and sponsorship of MTN - World Bicycle Relief (later known as Project: Africa), has been dedicated to developing African cycling and bringing the continent's riders to the top-tier of the sport. It has its roots in South Africa, but includes riders from all over the continent.
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Vision
Become Man-Game's first fully-African World Tour team and place an African rider on a Grand Tour podium.
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Mission
Develop young African talents, keep a complete African focus and facilitate the continent's best riders.
| -- | | ----- | ----- |  | | Telkom | Telecommunications | | | | Project: Africa | Team Brand | | - | | | | | -- | | ----- | ----- |  | | Remarkable Rwanda | Tourism | | | | Great Lakes Energy | Energy Solutions | | | | Meerlust | Wines |  | | SRAM | Components | | - | | | | | -- | | ----- | ----- | | | | World Bicycle Relief | Non-Profit Organisation | | | | Swift Carbon | Bicycles | | | | AVN13 | Clothing |
| | Fl | Mo | Hi | TT | St | Rs | Rc | Co | Sp | Ac | Ft | Dh | Prl | | John-Lee Augustyn | 76 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 60 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 61 | 71 |  | George Bennett | 67 | 78 | 76 | 65 | 75 | 74 | 79 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 55 | 63 | 65 | | Blake Caldwell | 68 | 67 | 65 | 75 | 68 | 74 | 68 | 51 | 58 | 65 | 69 | 65 | 74 |  | Dan Craven | 72 | 70 | 78 | 75 | 79 | 74 | 71 | 53 | 67 | 71 | 74 | 65 | 75 |  | Lars Croket | 74 | 56 | 65 | 67 | 74 | 65 | 81 | 70 | 79 | 71 | 74 | 59 | 67 | | Tyler Day | 72 | 60 | 65 | 62 | 73 | 68 | 74 | 60 | 76 | 77 | 62 | 59 | 66 | | Till Drobisch | 67 | 60 | 63 | 70 | 67 | 68 | 65 | 52 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 60 | 70 | | Ryan Eastman | 70 | 80 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 73 | 66 | 73 | | Dylan Girdlestone | 65 | 74 | 70 | 64 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 50 | 65 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 64 | | Gasore Hategeka | 68 | 72 | 77 | 66 | 74 | 69 | 68 | 56 | 62 | 66 | 70 | 66 | 65 | | Nolan Hoffman | 76 | 66 | 68 | 64 | 76 | 69 | 78 | 64 | 78 | 78 | 72 | 67 | 72 | | Reinhardt Jv Rensburg | 70 | 69 | 68 | 78 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 63 | 60 | 76 | 67 | 64 | 78 | | Jacques Jv Rensburg | 72 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 73 | 75 | 73 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 73 | 65 | 70 | | Songezo Jim* | 66 | 75 | 71 | 63 | 70 | 71 | 67 | 51 | 58 | 63 | 72 | 72 | 63 | | Louis Meintjes* | 70 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 61 | 64 | 71 | 74 | 69 | | Valens Ndayisenga | 65 | 73 | 70 | 64 | 67 | 66 | 69 | 52 | 63 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 64 |  | Yves Ngock Ngue | 70 | 69 | 74 | 63 | 72 | 69 | 71 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 63 | | Adrien Niyonshuti | 68 | 75 | 73 | 63 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 56 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 61 | 63 | | Jean B Nsengimana | 64 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 53 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 66 | 69 | | Johann Rabie | 71 | 65 | 75 | 70 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 51 | 65 | 67 | 62 | 72 | 70 | | Heiko Redecker* | 73 | 57 | 72 | 62 | 74 | 67 | 76 | 52 | 76 | 78 | 59 | 60 | 63 |  | Meron Russom* | 70 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 76 | 71 | 71 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 72 | | Costa Seibeb | 70 | 70 | 71 | 65 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 59 | 61 | 69 | 75 | 58 | 65 | | Willie Smit | 70 | 67 | 70 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 54 | 66 | 70 | 78 | 66 | 69 | | Peter Stetina | 64 | 78 | 67 | 64 | 67 | 74 | 74 | 60 | 55 | 65 | 76 | 73 | 64 | | Jay Thomson | 73 | 65 | 73 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 74 | 52 | 65 | 68 | 74 | 67 | 72 |
* Returned from loan
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 13:48
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| | Win | Tour of Eritrea |  | ----- | | | Win | Tour of America | | ----- |  | Top 5 | Tour of Vancouver | | ----- |  | Top 5 | Corsica Int./Int. Osterreich Rund. | | ----- |  | Top 10 | Team Standings | | ----- |
| February | | 3-8 | | Tour of Eritrea | HC |    | | 7-14 |  | Tour de San Luis | HC |   | | 25 |  | Strade Bianchi | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | March | | 7 |  | Kandy Cycling Classic | HC | | | 27-29 |  | Corsica International | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | April | | 1-7 | | Tour of Vancouver | HC |   | | 24-29 |  | Tour of Romandie | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | May | | 7 |  | Kenya Mountain Classic | HC | | | 16 |  | ProRace Berlin | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | June | | 1-5 |  | Tour of Norway | HC | | | 20 | | Nelspruit Classic | HC | | | 25-29 |  | Tour d'Andorra | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | July | | 1-5 | | Tour of the Battenkill | HC |  | | 26-30 |  | Tour of Beijing | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | August | | 1-7 |  | Int. Osterreich Rundfahrt | HC | | | 14-18 |  | Baltic Chain Tour | HC | | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | September | | 24 |  | Rheden Grand Prix | HC |  | | ---- | ---- | ----------------- | | October | | 2 | | Paris-Tours | HC | | | 9-12 |  | Course de Solidarnosc | HC | | | 18 |  | Japan Cup | HC | |
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 13:48
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Spoiler | 4th | Stage 1 |  | Tour of | | |
 New Riders for 2016 | Rider | Wage | Main Stats | 2015 Team |  | Hassen Ben Nasser | 280k | 79Hi, 70Sp |  Team Kenya Airways | | | Louis Meintjes* | 110k | 78Mo, 76Hi |  Quickstep | | | Heiko Redecker* | 50k | 76Sp, 72Hi |  Simply - Red Bull | | | Meron Russom* | 80k | 76Mo, 72TT | Simply - Red Bull |
 Riders Leaving | Rider | Wage | Circumstance | 2016 Team | | | George Bennett | 120k | Sold |  Aegon-Lavazza | | | Dan Craven | 125k | Sold |  Eritel-Sonatrach | | | Lars Croket | 75k | Sold |  OTP-Slovnaft | | | Tyler Day | N/A | Released |  Free Agency | | | Till Drobisch | N/A | Released | Free Agency | | | Dylan Girdlestone | N/A | Released | Free Agency | | | Gasore Hategeka | 100k | Sold | MOL-OMV Petrom | | | Songezo Jim | 50k | Sold | KAYAK-Clas Ohlson | | | Valens Ndayisenga | 50k | Loan |  Veusvio-Accumalux | | | Yves Ngue Ngock | N/A | Released | Free Agency | | | Costa Seibeb | 50k | Loan | Kenya Airways | | | Willie Smit | 50k | Loan |  Greig-Eftel | | | Jay Thomson | N/A | Released | Kenya Airways |
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 16:43
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So, now you're telling me I can't assemble the African superteam?! 
Just kidding, good to know you're sticking around. Would have been a shame to see Project broken up. Hopefully you'll make it to the PT too now sooner rather than later. |
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| sgdanny |
Posted on 25-05-2016 17:26
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A most iconic outfit you have and nice to see a jersey worth continuing that 
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 17:52
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FroomeDog99 wrote:
So, now you're telling me I can't assemble the African superteam?!
Just kidding, good to know you're sticking around. Would have been a shame to see Project broken up. Hopefully you'll make it to the PT too now sooner rather than later.
Yea sorry mate. You'll still have me snapping at your heels in transfers this season.  Hopefully I can join you in the PT soon!
sgdanny wrote:
A most iconic outfit you have and nice to see a jersey worth continuing that
Thanks mate! I'll always look to keep the same sort of image with the team, despite the "main" sponsor.
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| matt17br |
Posted on 25-05-2016 17:56
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Lovely HQ and lovely kits as always, can only wish the best of the luck so you can manage to finally improve your performances in the PCT!
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 17:58
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Nice that your team isn't dead!  |
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 25-05-2016 18:09
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Great to see the team continue! 
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| Shonak |
Posted on 25-05-2016 19:12
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When will Telkom hire you to do their jerseys for real?
Good luck in the upcoming season
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 19:16
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Oh, the jersey is really cool as well!
Where do I get my NC's? 
I feel bad now  |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 25-05-2016 19:26
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Wow - what a jersey collection that! Love the touch with the NC holders names on there!
Great seeing the team continue as a whole, and I will interested in any transfer activity when the time comes
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 25-05-2016 20:07
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Its Great that this team continues and it will certainly have a massive fan base too |
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| knockout |
Posted on 26-05-2016 07:51
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Cool to see the project continue with their vision!
As always a great design for HQ and jerseys
A Big Thank You To All MG Reporters! |
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 06-06-2016 10:44
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Thanks for the kind words guys!
As the various teams are in talks with riders to renew contracts, one rider without a contract is Spanish stage racer David Abal. A team making their ambition for his signature clear is Team Telkom for Africa.
With an increased budget with thanks to Telkom, the team is likely able to afford a rider of such a high calibre. They have made it clear that they wish to be seen as a climbers' team - the return of prodigy Louis Meintjes from loan and riders with the likes of Bennett, Stetina, and Augustyn would - in theory - provide excellent support for Abal. Eastman is the current mountains leader, but he has made it clear to return to the Tour of America after an unfortunate 2014 version. This leaves a large gap in the calendar for a new leader.
The outcome, however, will be decided during a chaotic transfer season. Although, the fact that Abal was seen training during this European winter on the roads surrounding Cape Town greatly hints at his interests for 2016. Team manager Aidan said the following when approached for comment:
Well, we have Ryan [Eastman], but we need another big hitter. The fact that Abal is without a contract makes him a big target for us. Sure, we are open for the possibility of other free agents or buying from another team too. Heck, I know Quickstep isn't happy with Madrazo! Haha, yea just kidding... Or am I?
Of course, I'd like to spend some money elsewhere instead of buying a new rider, so a Free Agent does seem the likely scenario. Either way, we'll have to wait for transfers to begin to see if who's willing!
David Abal winning the opening prologue of the Tour of Vancouver
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| sgdanny |
Posted on 06-06-2016 10:52
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We'll see about that
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 09-06-2016 10:27
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Renewals/Rider Availability We are finished with renewals and we are quite happy with the outcome of it. Interesting that you might note, in an attempt to make some cash available, we are offering some of our riders for trade.
Renewed for 2016 | Rider | Wage | Main Stats | | | John-Lee Augustyn | €95 000 | 77Mo, 75Hi | | | George Bennett | €120 000 | 78Mo, 76Hi | | | Dan Craven | €125 000 | 77Hi, 74TT | | | Lars Croket | €75 000 | 79Sp, 70Co | | | Ryan Eastman | €300 000 | 80Mo, 74TT | | | Gasore Hategeka | €95 000 | 77Hi, 72Mo | | | Nolan Hoffman | €125 000 | 78Sp, 76Fl | | | Jacques Jv Rensburg | €50 000 | 75Mo, 70TT | | | Reinhardt Jv Rensburg | €65 000 | 78TT, 78Pr | | | Songezo Jim | €50 000 | 75Mo, 71Hi | | | Louis Meintjes | €115 000 | 78Mo, 76Hi | | | Valens Ndayisenga | €50 000 | 76Mo, 73Hi | | | Adrien Niyonshuti | €50 000 | 75Mo, 73Hi | | | Jean-Bosco Nsengimana | €50 000 | 68Mo, 68TT | | | Johann Rabie | €50 000 | 75Hi, 70TT | | | Heiko Redecker | €70 000 | 76Sp, 72Hi | | | Meron Russom | €50 000 | 76Mo, 72TT | | | Costa Seibeb | €50 000 | 74Hi, 73Mo | | | Willie Smit | €50 000 | 73Hi, 71Fl |
Released to Free Agency | Rider | | | Blake Caldwell | | | Tyler Day | | | Till Drobisch | | | Dylan Girldestone | | | Yves Ngue Ngock | | | Jay Thomson |
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It goes without saying that any rider is available for the right price. The ones listed below are just the most likely to leave if an offer is made.
| | Dan Craven | €125 000 | 77Hi, 74TT | | | Gasore Hategeka | €95 000 | 77Hi, 72Mo | | | Songezo Jim | €50 000 | 75Mo, 71Hi | | | Adrien Niyonshuti | €50 000 | 75Mo, 73Hi | | | Willie Smit | €50 000 | 73Hi, 71Fl (Level 4.00) |
| | Lars Croket | €75 000 | 79Sp, 70Co | | + Another Rider |
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 13-06-2016 15:05
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Whilst we are in the midst of an exciting transfer season we see it fit to announce our goals for the upcoming races. For some of the races chosen are specifically for targets in the transfer market, whilst others are chosen with current riders in mind.
| | Tour of Eritrea [HC] | WIN |
A race on our home continent is sure to be a big goal for us. We are working closely with George Bennett and refining his training in the off-season so hopefully we can see it pay of here. Last season the race was won by Michal Kwiatkowski (Kenya Airways) and we believe that George Bennett can replicate that success.
Leader:
✯ George Bennett ✯
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| | Tour of America [C1] | WIN |
The USA is a region of interest for some of our sponsors and has always been visited by the team. Eastman nearly tasted success in 2014, but lost the raced due to a crash. After promising results in 2015, he has made his intentions clear to return to the 2015 addition.
Leader:
✯ Ryan Eastman ✯
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| | Tour of Vancouver [HC] | Top 5 |
A race with an interesting mix of MTT, TTT and mountain stages makes it an exciting race to take part in. We hope to provide sufficient TT support to our new leader. Eastman finished 7th here last year, just short of our top 5 goal. However, for 2016 we are looking to bring in a rider with a bit more mountain and TT firepower to move closer to the podium. We have a sights set on one particular rider...
Leader:
✯ ??? ✯
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| | Corsica Int./Int. Osterreich Rundfahrt [HC] | Top 5 |
Regardless of which race we chose, we'll need a climber who is a very strong TTer. As mentioned before, we have a very specific rider in mind. Our team is built for the mountains terrain, so we will show that off in the races like these.
Leader:
✯ ??? ✯
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| | Team Standings [PCT] | Top 10 |
We hope our 2016 transfer season will be a successful one. Our goals are ambitious, but realistic and we feel that a top 10 in the team standings is very definitely on the cards. With this, we hope to gain promotion to the Pro Tour for 2016!
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 13-06-2016 22:13
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Some nice goals for you this season - best of luck!
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 14-06-2016 10:38
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First Signing Announced - Ben Nasser! It is with much delight that we announce the signing of Tunisian puncheur, Hassen Ben Nasser! He is arguably the best punchy rider from the African continent and has always been a target for us. We are happy to have struck a deal with Kenya Airways and FroomeDog for his signature. We look forward to what he will do for us this season!
| | Hassen Ben Nasser | €280k | 30y/o | | Team Kenya Airways |
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Ben Nasser on his way to winning the GC in the Tour of Britain 2016
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