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[skelmpie]

anymore news? Mallo can you share what you know, or is it all confidential still?

[rock]

I read that Yolande Speedy is with MTN for 2010.

[AndreZA]

With DCM Chrom on the road aswell, there sure is going to be a lot of Cannondales out there. And cape Cycle Systems never sponsored a single rider.

[Dirty Twin]

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With DCM Chrom on the road aswell, there sure is going to be a lot of Cannondales out there. And cape Cycle Systems never sponsored a single rider.

 

OOOOOOOOhhhhhh

[shadowchaser-d]

Konica Minolta mens team really need to consider signing a sprinter for the upcoming season. 

Hope Dusty Day gets a look in, with a team and structure around him, could do really well!!!  Minolta lost an opportunity here....

[epoh]

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Konica Minolta mens team really need to consider signing a sprinter for the upcoming season. 

Hope Dusty Day gets a look in, with a team and structure around him, could do really well!!!  Minolta lost an opportunity here....

I am not sure they are going to continue with their mens team. Based on what I have heard that is, which by no means is factual.

[shadowchaser-d]

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Konica Minolta mens team really need to consider signing a sprinter for the upcoming season. 

Hope Dusty Day gets a look in, with a team and structure around him, could do really well!!!  Minolta lost an opportunity here....

I am not sure they are going to continue with their mens team. Based on what I have heard that is, which by no means is factual.

 

They have not had a good year, Dennis is the only one that has done anything for them, from what i have read in race reports.  Kosi did well at SA's.  Shaun Davel/Ward has not amounted to much this past season, coming from a euro team, you would have thought he would have achieved some success for the team.

[Pantani]

Jennie Stenerhag to Konica Minolta, Jade Roberts to Konica Minolta, Arien Torsius to Konica Minolta... and some bird I have taken a few pics of... and some UK bird too...

[rock]

two european ladies to MTN.......

[Owen]

I hope we get more club teams in 2010. I also think there are some really good guys racing A Batch. Maybe we should look at putting so more money into this cat.

[matie]

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Konica Minolta mens team really need to consider signing a sprinter for the upcoming season. 

Hope Dusty Day gets a look in, with a team and structure around him, could do really well!!!  Minolta lost an opportunity here....

I am not sure they are going to continue with their mens team. Based on what I have heard that is, which by no means is factual.

 

They have not had a good year, Dennis is the only one that has done anything for them, from what i have read in race reports.  Kosi did well at SA's.  Shaun Davel/Ward has not amounted to much this past season, coming from a euro team, you would have thought he would have achieved some success for the team.

 

have also heard the mens team is coming to an end

 

is house of paint still going to be there next year?looks like all their riders are leaving?

[matie]

MTN CYCLING TEAM BOLSTERS WOMEN�S SQUAD FOR 2010
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The MTN Energade cycling team has announced its UCI Continental Women�s Team for the 2010 racing season which includes four-time Swedish Olympian and two-time World Champion Susanne Ljungskog and the young Danish time trial talent Trine Schmidt.
�We are very excited about the prospects that our women�s team will have for local and international races in the 2010 season. Strengthening the team with four quality signings reflects the commitment of the team to increase the awareness of Africa in the cycling world and showcasing some of the best talent we have on the continent,� says Bernard Pieters, senior sponsorship manager at MTN South Africa. The team for 2010 is (RSA unless noted otherwise, ages reflect how old they will turn in 2010): Marissa van der Merwe, 32 years old Carla Swart, 22 Chrissie Viljoen, 32 Cashandra Slingerland, 35* Mariske Strauss, 19 Robyn de Groot, 27 An-li Pretorius, 22 Lylanie Lauwrens, 26 Susanne Ljunkskog, Sweden, 34 Trine Schmidt, Denmark, 21 * Slingerland does not form part of the UCI Continental team but is part of the squad "We have a clear development pathway for our athletes that include world-class scientific training, international mentorship, and competition. The signing of Susanne and Trine to our team is the most exciting news in the history of women's cycling in Africa. We look forward to taking our SA talent to the next level in 2010 Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and on to London 2012." says Dr Carol Austin of Activeworx, the coach to Team MTN. �Our goals for South African women�s cycling in 2010 are to have a podium at the Commonwealth Games and a top 20 at the World Championships. For Team MTN we would like to rank amongst the top 10 teams in the world and maintain our status as the number one women�s team in South Africa. Our two new local signings in Robyn and An-Li (both from Nashua) offer some diversity to the squad. By increasing the size of our UCI Continental team for next year, we want to show our commitment not only to the development of the sport but also to compete strongly against some of the best international teams,� says Douglas Ryder, owner of the MTN Energade Team.   http://www.mtncycling.co.za/News/DisplayNewsItem.aspx?niid=2271

[FowlStArt]

No Dont think house of paint will be there next season, I designed their kit for this year and when i chatted with Dean last year he said they only secured 1more year with house of paint, they moving on2 other sports in SA that are starting to grow. ALAS

[mallo]

Would be great if MTN do sign up one of the up and coming youngsters under Jock's wing at Cyclelab. Currently busy with interviews and physicals.