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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 23-10-2012 17:40
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Hi guys, I'm Aidan, the manager of the newly founded team, MTN - World Bicycle Relief. We are primarily a South African team, but we are looking to sign other African riders, especially Rwandans. African runners are know for being the best in the world, so I see no reason why African cyclists should come out second best. This team will be looking to develop African talent and eventually reach the World Tour with a fully African team. It's ambitious, but very possible.
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Here is the 2013 jersey for MTN - WBR! Done by yours truly . Somebody else could probably have done a better jersey, but it's my team, so I think I'll create my own jersey
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SOUTH AFRICA
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Egypt
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Thanks Fintas (Adira-ISQ) for the beautiful work!
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Edited by aidanvn13 on 16-12-2013 19:35
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Posted on 23-10-2012 17:40
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Edited by aidanvn13 on 24-02-2013 19:21
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 23-10-2012 17:40
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 Win Tasol Tour to the Sun
 Top 5 Nelspruit Classic
 Top 5 Kwita Izina
 Top 5 Tour d'Algerie
 Top 5 Africa Tour
January:
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| aidanvn13 |
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MTN has set its sights on spreading its name throughout Africa. They are keen to sign African riders from all ages and African nationalities. MTN is looking for exposure throughout African races as well as certain races in the Middle-East. As well as signing African talent, one or two riders from Iran will be an added bonus to the sponsor. MTN has also agreed to fund signing of other seasoned professionals from abroad to provide valuable mentorship and experience to young riders. However, signing of non-African riders must be kept at a minimum.
World Bicycle Relief shares goals with MTN. They too are interested primarily in the African Tour and the talent the continent holds. They are hoping that this team could spread word of their cause. WBR has stated that it would perhaps favour the signing of an American rider as WBR is based in Chicago. Representing the brand in the States would be appreciated.
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| Vien |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:31
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Isn't Qhubeka a team sponsor already?
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:33
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Vien wrote:
Isn't Qhubeka a team sponsor already?
They were this year, but Rapha is turning into Jaguar-Eritel, so it's fine.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:34
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It was in 2012, but not 2013. Rapha Condor - Qhubeka changed to Jaguar - Eritel. Plus, here Qhubeka is a minor sponsor.
Edit: Ah, I'm too slow
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:40
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Cool to have African team in the game, i see nice potential there, we will meet soon at the transfer market
Good luck in the man-game.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:42
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Cool to have African team in the game, i see nice potential there, we will meet soon at the transfer market
Good luck in the man-game.
Thanks mate. See you around!
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:43
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Was good to see you quickly switched from Eritrea to Rwanda in the team sponsor confirmation thread. A wise move
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 23-10-2012 18:48
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SportingNonsense wrote:
Was good to see you quickly switched from Eritrea to Rwanda in the team sponsor confirmation thread. A wise move
I saw there was trouble coming!
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 24-10-2012 06:04
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Rumours around the cycling world says, that recently established South African team MTN - World bicycle relief starts to attract some prominent riders from their home country. It is not a surprise that the recent national champion of South Africa Dennis van Niekerk is linked with the team for 2013, same as is talented domestique Herman Fouche, both riding for Ukrainian outfit Metinvest-Emirates.
Team Metinvest-Emirates manager Honchar is reported to have said the following on the matter:
Yeah, it is not a surprise for us, that our golden boys from south of Africa are rumoured to MTN, in the end every rider is keen to do something to improve level of cycling in his homecountry.
Although Dennis and Herman were the valuable assets of the squad in 2012 and we will try to renew their contracts, we are ready to listen to MTN or whoever interested. Dennis will be not transfered for free,as the current national champion, but still both riders can be a cheap package together maybe. Lets wait for the negotiations time...
But it is important to say, that Metinvest has the new South african sponsor, so we look onto their wishes also. Team will go for couple of biggest local stars and talents available probably, as we admire the South African cyclists.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 24-10-2012 17:56
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MTN interested in Metinvest riders
MTN - World Bicycle Relief manager, aidanvn13, has confirmed reports that he is interested in 2 Metinvest riders, Dennis van Niekerk and Herman Fouche.
"I am very keen on signing these two. The are both strong, loyal riders with loads of experience abroad. Dennis has showed his talent by winning the Vuelta a Asturias and South African Road Race Championships with two very brave rides. This also shows his capability as potentially a leader for this team. Herman too has had strong performances throughout the year. He is a hard-working domestique and definetely has a place on this team. Of course, we'll have to wait until the transfer season begins until we can begin negotiations."
He went on to say that he is looking into signing other prominent South Africans, but didn't mention any names.
"I have my eye on a few strong South African riders in the Euro peleton. I'm definitely interested in attracting them to my team. I'm also keen on a few free riders who have shown a lot of potential."
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Posted on 28-10-2012 14:29
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MTN express interest in Augustyn
MTN press officer and manager, aidanvn13, has leaked emails in which he was discussing the possibility of a transfer or any deal regarding Team Bintang rider, John-Lee Augustyn. Aidanvn13 has however said he is not sure how Bintang manager, jack888, feels about the situation.
"Obviously I would love John-Lee in our line-up. I'm not sure how jack888 feels about this, but I just thought it would be worth a mention. Who knows, maybe he is interested? Right now I'm just trying to establish who is a possibility for when we reach the transfer market."
Aidanvn13 also went on to say that more news would be made public on their webpage later today.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 29-10-2012 06:04
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Nice list, i am sure some of these riders will ride for you in the next season. However some of them will be almost impossible to lure to your team (i will try the same with one name from your list btw.).
Metinvest is also looking to South Africa as you know, especially for the n.1 talent in the country and most experienced finisher from the free agents pool. We will do anything to get these two.
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| ANFreeman |
Posted on 04-11-2012 15:00
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Great job on those NCs, targeting either of the champs I assume? I'm sure Perry would love to ride for you guys.
I must say, the WBR logo across the V2 jersey could do with moving, or adding a white stroke to it; the black seems to get lost amidst the other colours.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 04-11-2012 17:53
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ANFreeman wrote:
Great job on those NCs, targeting either of the champs I assume? I'm sure Perry would love to ride for you guys.
I must say, the WBR logo across the V2 jersey could do with moving, or adding a white stroke to it; the black seems to get lost amidst the other colours.
I'll be very happy to see Perry in my team
Thanks for the advice, I'll change it
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 08-11-2012 05:49
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Nice goals, many of them are not much a surprise and hopefully you will get your team also in the mentioned C1 races. And i have a feeling we will see each other teams often.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 08-11-2012 18:12
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I'm sure we'll see some interesting battles between our teams in some races I'm looking forward to winning
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 12-11-2012 13:46
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Does anybody know why the pic isn't showing in the previous post?/:
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