Mende (France): Stephen Cummings celebrated Nelson Mandela Day in style for his South African team MTN-Qhubeka by taking a historic first Tour de France stage victory on Saturday.


Stephen Cummings celebrates after winning Stage 14 of Tour de France in Mende on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images 

Qhubeka became the first ever African team to take part in the Tour this year and Briton Cummings gave them a historic victory on the 178.5km 14th stage from Rodez to Mende — and that on the international day to honour Mandela.