Dimension Data confirmed as new lead sponsor for MTN-Qhubeka

The ICT solutions company replaces current lead sponsor MTN, with squad to be named Team Dimension Data

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MTN-Qhubeka have confirmed that Dimension Data will become their new lead sponsor from the start of 2016, with African team taking on the name Team Dimension Data.

The ICT solutions company had been strongly tipped to take over the sponsorship of the Pro Continental team, after South Africa based telecommunications company MTN announced it would pull its funding from the team earlier this year.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).