Newsflash: November 14th, Africa has a new team to mark History, Q36.5 has a new name and Portugal makes cuts

African women’s cycling makes history, Pinarello backs Q36.5, and Portugal reshuffles its pro races.

Africa’s first women’s UCI Continental team, Team Amani, launches with local talent and Ashleigh Moolman Pasio as mentor. Pinarello becomes title sponsor of men’s Q36.5, reuniting Tom Pidcock and boosting the team’s ambitions. Portugal ends its deal with Podium Events; new plans for major races are coming.