Seven Africans and a Brit on MTN-Qhubeka's Tour de France squad shortlist

Steve Cummings is among 11 riders named in MTN-Qhubeka's Tour de France squad, which will be whittled down to nine before July 4

Stephen Cummings and the MTN Qhubeka team in action during Stage 2 of the 2015 Coppi Bartali (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Steve Cummings could make his first Tour de France start since 2012 after being named in MTN-Qhubeka's 11-man shortlist for their Grand Boucle debut.

The Brit has enjoyed a prosperous start to his time with the African outfit, winning one of the Mallorca Challenges in February before a pair of sixth-place finishes at Tirreno-Adriatico and Circuit Cycliste Sarthe.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.