British rider Steve Cummings has become the latest rider to sign for African outfit MTN Qhubeka.
Cummings from Merseyside, has been riding for BMC and has featured in all of the main races for them including the Tour De France.
Speaking about his move, Cummings said to thw MTN-Qhubeka press office: "I’m delighted and especially excited to have signed with MTN- Qhubeka.
"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."