Posts by Dominika Kotulska
Wattelle Finishes 3rd in Bulgaria: A Strong Showing by TNN Devo team
After their Tour of Bulgaria, the Team Novo Nordisk Development team continued racing with a two-day stage event, In the Footsteps of the Romans. The highlight of the race came during the first stage, which featured a 126 km route with circuits. The team started with a clear plan: to take control of the race…
Read MoreWattelle Sprints to 4th Place at Tour of Bulgaria
Team Novo Nordisk Development returned to racing at the Tour of Bulgaria, kicking off with a 1 km technical prologue. The race then moved into a series of long, hilly stages, challenging the riders with varied terrain. Stage 3 was a highlight for the team—a 180 km route tailored for sprinters. This stage featured several…
Read MoreTNN Devo Excels in Poland with Teamwork and Top 20 Finish
Team Novo Nordisk Development Team kicked off their block of racing in Poland, in the popular area of Mazowsze, with a one-day race, Memorial Andrzeja Trochanowskiego. After great teamwork, Celestin (Wattelle) managed to sprint to 16th place, making it a good start with a top 20 finish for the team. The route was almost 160km…
Read MoreScorching Temperatures Test Team Novo Nordisk at Tour of Slovakia
The penultimate day of the Tour of Slovakia was characterized by mountain primes. The 183 km route led from Partizánske to Ružomberok, moving the race into the central part of Slovakia. The hilly terrain of Vtáčnik and the Kremnica Mountains offered a generous number of hills, which posed a challenge for Team Novo Nordisk. The…
Read MoreBeadle Secures TNN’s First Podium of the Year with 3rd Place Finish in Slovakia
Team Novo Nordisk achieved a notable milestone as Hamish Beadle powered to a podium finish, claiming third place in Stage 3 of the Tour of Slovakia. This marks our team’s first podium of the year, showcasing exceptional teamwork and determination on the course. The third stage took the peloton from Piešťany to Dubnica nad Váhom…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Conquers the Longest Stage in Slovakia
The second stage of the Tour of Slovakia kicked off in the historic city of Nitra. During the night a severe storm swept through the city, causing significant property damage. Fortunately, by morning, the weather had improved, allowing the stage to proceed as planned. The 192-kilometer stage was the longest of the tour. Team Novo…
Read MoreSurviving the Turbulent Criterium at Tour de Beauce
The criterium stage of the Tour de Beauce was a high-paced and challenging race from the outset. The Team Novo Nordisk Development Teams‘s strategy was to stay hidden and conserve energy for the bunch sprint, given the course’s demanding nature with its 1km uphill grind and subsequent 1km descent, repeated over 35 laps. Development Team…
Read MoreConquering the Queen Stage of the Tour de Beauce
Today’s stage was the queen stage of the Tour de Beauce, featuring a challenging mountain top finish over 169km. The strategy for Team Novo Nordisk Development Team was clear: Josh (Brown), Louis-Marie (Posnic), and Evert (Schots ) would aim for the early break, while Celestin (Wattelle) and Hjalte (Knudsen) would conserve energy by staying in…
Read MoreTeam Effort Shines Despite Setbacks on Day 2 in Canada
The second stage of the Tour de Beauce came with a 164 km long route, challenging Team Novo Nordisk Development Team with varied terrain and a competitive field. Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Today’s stage saw the team in high spirits and ready to execute our strategy. Knowing that the yellow jersey team would…
Read MoreWattelle’s Strong Finish Highlights Tour de Beauce Opener
The Tour de Beauce kicked off with a thrilling first stage, and Team Novo Nordisk Development Team had clear strategies in place: look for an early break right from the start or just after the second KOM, then ride together to support Celestin (Wattelle) for the field sprint. The team’s efforts paid off, demonstrating both…
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