MTN-Qhubeka continues the process of significantly strengthening its roster by signing established WorldTour stars. Today the team has announced that Stephen Cummings will join them for 2015, bolstering the squad for the classics and stage races.

Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is really happy to announce that Stephen Cummings will be joining Team MTN-Qhubeka for the 2015 season. Cummings is a great addition to the 2015 squad as he brings with him a tremendous amount of strength and time trialing ability. Cummings’ experience will play a big role in supporting the team in the Classics next season.
 
While riding in service of a leader for most of his career, Cummings has still managed to pick up a number of prestigious victories. Most recently, Cummings won the overall classification at Tour of the Mediterranean earlier this year. As part of the objective to globalise our team for increased support to the Qhubeka foundation, the well-liked British rider fits perfectly into the structure on every level. 
 
"I'm delighted and especially excited to have signed with MTN- Qhubeka," Cummings said. "I see it as a positive progression despite having been on World Tour teams the last few years. I feel the opportunities I will have with the team both individually and in support of my team-mates will lead to many successes for us all.

"I have had some great results in time trials this season, especially winning the TT stage before going on to win the general classification of the Tour of the Mediterranean.  I hope to improve even more next year and also race for stage and road race wins but  in the same instance, assist the team strongly at all times so we all can obtain the best  results possible.
 
"I really can't wait to be part of this project and meet up with the team. There is a wonderful group of riders that have already enjoyed success and with the new wave of exciting signings, I feel sure I can help add to this. I am also looking forward to riding again with Eddy Boasson Hagen and helping to achieve the results his talent deserves.
 
"The Qhubeka initiative is a unique thing for a cycling team, and I'm really happy to be part of it. I think it's a really worthwhile and a cool project, it gives you an extra purpose and an extra motivation to perform well. I am not unfamiliar to African cycling as i spent the 2008/9 seasons racing for Barloworld, where I actually won a stage of the Giro del Capo and the King of the Mountains title in South Africa."
 
"Steve is a great all-rounder with super strength in the time trial, his abilities and experience will benefit the team in the Classics and in the stage races as we look to become one of the most consistent high performing teams in 2015," Team Principal Douglas Ryder said.