I had last seen Thabiso – the Team Manager – at the Tour of Benin in May, where they were very successful. Comparing these moments, Thabiso shared that both experiences were immense in their own unique way, “Since they both represented huge achievements for a relatively new team and for me personally,” he said.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n “It was our first-ever UCI race as a team, and to come out victorious and take all those jerseys was incredibly exciting. Getting the confirmation from the UCI felt very different, but just as powerful. It represents a massive jump from where we started.\u201d<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n The team came into existence just two years ago to race domestically, sponsored by a South African infrastructure company. \u2018Tshenolo\u2019 means \u2018revelation\u2019 in Setswana, a local Bantu language across southern Africa.<\/p>\n Malusi Molewa, the Chair and Founder of the Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team, said of their achievements, “You know, as in the business space, when one grows to a level where one feels they are ready to compete at a higher level, that\u2019s exactly what you do – grasp the opportunity.<\/p>\n “The team was born out of the hunger from our riders; having said this, it\u2019s our riders that will decide where the team goes. I will always be there to support them.\u201d<\/p>\n \n Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team (Image credit: Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n Former WorldTour pro Reinardt Janse van Rensburg<\/a> was their most high-profile recruit in the 2025 season. He had recently retired, with nine Grand Tour starts on his palmares, including six at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought my days of pinning on a race number in a professional race were over, but at 37, suiting up for Tshenolo with their new Continental license feels like a fresh chapter. It means reigniting that raw passion for competition and the camaraderie of teammates pushing limits together,” Van Rensburg said.<\/p>\n “More than that, it’s about giving back, mentoring the next generation, while proving to myself and others that experience and grit can still shine in a sport dominated by youth nowadays. This project isn’t just personal; it’s a testament to perseverance and the enduring passion of cycling.\u201d<\/p>\n Janse van Rensburg is keen to put his knowledge and skills to good use to help the next generation of South African riders get their shot at the big time.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n \u201cFrom my ten years in the WorldTour, I am bringing a wealth of experience, tactical acumen, race intelligence, and professional habits that can elevate Tshenolo. Things like reading the wind in crosswinds, positioning in sprints, or conserving energy during races – these are nuances honed through years of experience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n![\"Tshenolo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iWaGNxzLPTJaHgmyy5cTnG.jpg\")
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