MTN-Qhubeka reportedly turn down Bjarne Riis management and sponsorship offer

Bjarne Riis is keen to get back into cycling management, but it appears there aren't many people who want to work with him as MTN-Qhubeka rebuff his approach

Bjarne Riis on stage six of the 2014 Tour of Poland

(Image credit: Watson)

MTN-Qhubeka general manager Brian Smith confirmed that Bjarne Riis has enquired about the possibility of joining the team and bringing substantial sponsorship money with him.

The Dane is looking for his next opportunity in cycling after leaving Tinkoff-Saxo following a disagreement with owner Oleg Tinkov.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.