BMC Switzerland has announced a new pro cycling team partnership with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, effective as of 1 January 2019, for three years.
This new agreement is seen as a significant move bringing BMC’s pedigree in World Tour cycling together with Team Dimension Data‘s ambitions to ‘forge a new age and truly global acting cycling team, offering much more than just ‘racing’ to its loyal fans and followers.’
After the passing of BMC founder Andy Rihs this April, many stories around BMC Switzerland and its future in racing have been circulating. BMC adds that it is grateful to Continuum Sport, Jim Ochowicz and his team, operating the BMC Racing Team successfully over the past decade.
A company release added… ‘We have enjoyed many major victories together, including the Tour de France, TTT World Championships and Olympic gold, which laid the important base, shaping the best and fastest road bikes in world. After this successful partnership, it is now good timing for both sides to embrace change. BMC Switzerland wishes Jim Ochowicz and everyone at Continuum Sport all the best on their plans moving forward.’
The new partnership with Team Dimension Data now secures BMC’s future in World Tour cycling and that ‘Andy Rihs’ legacy and vision for innovative bikes and racing will live on.’
“We are delighted to be joining forces with BMC Switzerland as we take a significant step forward into the future for our team,” said Douglas Ryder, Principal at Team Dimension Data. “BMC’s outstanding track record speaks for itself; and to be able to call on their world-leading technology starting 2019, will see us compete consistently among the very best teams on the World Tour.”
He continued, “We are a team that, through title sponsor Dimension Data, are focused on innovation thanks to their ground-breaking technology; and BMC joining us is a natural fit. The rise of Team Dimension for Qhubeka has been meteoric and this new partnership will ensure that trajectory is continued into the future.
“Our shared goals are completely aligned in the continued belief that ‘bicycles change lives’, through the Qhubeka charity, and we are delighted that BMC will continue this journey with us. Andy Rihs left an indelible mark on our sport; and it’s a privilege to be able to be the team that will continue to honour his legacy and the passion that he had for cycling.”
