South African-sponsored professional continental cycling team, Team Barloworld, today confirmed that Robert Hunter, South Africa’s most talented export to the European cycling circuit, will join the team from 2007.
The 29-year old Robbie Hunter is rated as one of the world’s top sprinters and will bring more than just his seven years experience into the team. Hunters’ impressive 29 victories are testament to his superb achievements, while his most notable achievements include having competed in the world’s most prestigious races with five appearances in the Tour de France, once in the Giro d’Italia and three times in the Tour of Spain where he won two stages and both the points and sprints jerseys.
“A combination of team work and individual excellence defines what Team Barloworld and Barloworld are all about. This is the team and company’s brand philosophy and a rider like Robbie Hunter obviously fits this philosophy perfectly because he can contribute on both fronts. We are thrilled to have this world class rider joining our team. We need experienced riders in our team if we are to continue to take on the best in the cycling world, said Chris Fisher, Head of Corporate Marketing, Barloworld.
Says Robbie Hunter, “I’ve always wanted to ride for a South African-sponsored team and Team Barloworld have certainly proven to their critics that they are a competitive team who are entrenching themselves in the international cycling circuit.”
“I’m looking forward to joining the team and taking direction from the highly respected Claudio Corti and his management team.”
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