Posts by Dominika Kotulska
Tour of Istanbul Starts with a Challenging Stage 1 for TNN Development Team
The Tour of Istanbul started with a heavy rain, which made the first stage even more challenging. The stage was 177 kilometers long with 2,136 meters of climbing. Development Team Head Coach Sergey Lagutin: “Today was the longest and hardest stage of the race, not because of big climbs, but because of the constant up-and-down…
Read MoreTNN Development Team Successfully Concludes Season with Tour of South Bohemia
The Team Novo Nordisk Development team concluded its season with a successful performance at the Tour of South Bohemia, a four-day stage race in the Czech Republic. The final stage was the longest one with a distance of 168km and a finish in the heart of the historical city of Jindrichuv Hradec. Daniel Holt, Development…
Read MoreTNN Devo’s tough day in the saddle at the Tour of South Bohemia
Team Novo Nordisk Development faced their toughest challenge yet on the third day of the Tour of South Bohemia, the Queen stage. The 133-kilometer route featured 2700 meters of climbing, including three laps of the infamous Javornik climb. Daniel Holt, Development Team General Manager: “I told the guys to stay in the main group for…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Development Puts in Solid Ride on Stage 2 of Tour of South Bohemia
The second stage of the Tour of South Bohemia started in the small town of České Velenice, just by the border with Austria. The 137-kilometer route featured strong crosswinds at the beginning and climbing in the second half, but Team Novo Nordisk Development put in a solid ride. Daniel Holt, Development Team General Manager: “Today…
Read MoreStrong Winds Make for Tough First Stage of the Tour of South Bohemia
The first stage of the Tour of South Bohemia started on a sunny and hot day in the small town of Trebon. The 136km route was hilly, with several challenging climbs. The riders of Team Novo Nordisk Development faced strong winds throughout the day, which made the race even more difficult. Daniel Holt, Development Team…
Read MoreTNN Development Kicks Off In the Footsteps of the Romans with Strong Performance
Team Novo Nordisk Development had a strong start at the In the Footsteps of the Romans race, securing two top 20 finishes in the 126km first stage. Antonio Polga finished in 19th place, while Nathan Smith delivered an impressive 12th-place finish, just outside the top 10. Sergey Lagutin Development Team Head Coach: “Compared to two…
Read MorePolga Finishes in Top 20 at Stage 4 of Tour of Bulgaria
The fourth stage of the Tour of Bulgaria was once again a hot and hard day for the riders. The 114km route from Burgas to Silven featured a number of strong crosswinds, which made it difficult to stay in the front of the pack. Team Novo Nordisk Development had a solid showing on the day…
Read MoreTNN Development Overcomes Long day in Bulgaria
The third stage of the Tour of Bulgaria, a 180-kilometer route from Kazanlak to Burgas, a beautiful city on the Black Sea coast, was a long and challenging one. The hot weather made it difficult for the riders, but Team Novo Nordisk Development handled the day well. Sergey Lagutin, Development Team Head Coach: “Today was…
Read MoreTNN Development conquers second stage of Tour of Bulgaria
On the third day of the Tour of Bulgaria, Team Novo Nordisk Development faced a tough but relatively short stage, covering only 108km. The route featured a steep climb in the second half of the stage, which was expected to split the peloton. Sergey Lagutin, Development Team Head Coach: “I advised the riders to form…
Read MoreTNN Development Faces Weather Challenges at Tour of Bulgaria
Team Novo Nordisk Development team began the Tour of Bulgaria on Saturday with a short yet intense prologue due to harsh weather conditions. The race continued on Sunday where our Devo riders went through two stages on that same day. Sergey Lagutin, Development Team Head Coach: “The first stage didn’t look too challenging. The plan…
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