Last year’s edition of the Milan-San Remo is one that would never be forgotten, from the rain, cold and snow to the mid race transfer and finally to the eventual outcome where Gerald Ciolek put African cycling on the map by taking a most magnificent win.
Team MTN-Qhubeka prepared for Its Milano-Sanremo title defence. Photo: MTN-Qhubeka
Come Sunday, Team MTN-Qhubeka ill return to the scene of its most famed victory to date and take part in the Milan-San Remo as the defending champions.
Team Principal, Douglas Ryder, is excited to be back at the first Monument of the year, reflecting on the good memories of last year and the significant role it has played in the teams’ development over the past year.
“Last year the first victory was just to be invited to Milan-San Remo and to be able to stand on the start line with the great riders and teams in cycling, to win the race was the immediate realisation of a dream.
“We had so many highs and lows with crashes, the bad weather, freezing riders totally unaccustomed to the conditions. It will be a race we will never forget.”
Milan-San Remo (Italy) – (March 23/UCI WT)
Gerald Ciolek (GER)
Ignatas Konovalovas (LTU)
Daniel Teklehaimanot (ERI)
Jay Thomson (RSA)
Jaco Venter (RSA)
Louis Meintjes (RSA)
Merhawi Kudus (ERI)
Kristian Sbaragli (ITA)
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