Lifeline for top SA cycling team?
Douglas Ryder’s team has reportedly secured a sponsor and is looking for riders
16 November 2020 - 16:35
The death of Douglas Ryder’s SA-registered WorldTour cycle team may have been greatly exaggerated after it was reported there is a potential backer in the mix and staff have been on a recruiting drive for riders.
The Cyclingnews website reported on Monday on a “last-minute solution”, although the identity of the sponsor has not been made clear. The site reports the budget will be low by WorldTour standards, just €8m, but Ryder has become accustomed to working off the sniff of an oil rag and will be grateful his dream of an African team may yet live on. ..
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