Posts by Tim Lindley
Wet second stage in Poland has Kopecky learning from the front
Heavy rain fell on the peloton on stage two of the Tour de Pologne as another opportunity for the sprinters unfolded over 205km with Team Novo Nordisk all in for Italian Andrea Peron until an untimely puncture in the last few kilometers did for that plan and left neo pro Matyas Kopecky to fight on…
Read MoreBrand breaks away on opening stage of Tour de Pologne
British rider Sam Brand blew away the cobwebs in fine style on stage one of the Tour de Pologne, jumping into the early breakaway quintet to tick off the first objective for Team Novo Nordisk in the 79th edition of the WorldTour stage race and Andrea Peron finishing in the top 20. Sam Brand: “It’s…
Read MoreFirst victory of 2022 Gives TNN confidence ahead of Tour de Pologne
The world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team goes into WorldTour stage race the Tour de Pologne with renewed vigour and confidence after Andrea Peron’s stunning win at GP Kranj in Slovenia on Sunday. The 33-year-old Italian sprinter has been waiting a long time for his first professional win and after many close calls it…
Read MorePeron takes first pro win at GP KRANJ
The fast-rolling circuits of GP Kranj unfolded under the hot Slovenian sun with Team Novo Nordisk edging ever closer to the front of the race on each lap, with one objective in mind – victory. Versatile Italian sprinter Andrea Peron was making his return to racing after a month on the sidelines and duly picked…
Read MoreTNN warm up for Tour de Pologne at GP Kranj
Team Novo Nordisk will make the short journey across the border from their European vase in Italy this weekend for the one-day Slovenian race, GP Kranj. Taking place in the picturesque and hilly countryside outside the capital Ljubljana 2022 marks the 52nd edition of the race. Italian sprinter Andrea Peron returns to lead the world’s…
Read MoreBreaks makes it to the line on final stage at Sibiu Tour
Five stages over four days of fabulous racing at the Sibiu Cycling Tour came to a close with a short 99km road stage tonight and a sunset finish in the historic center of Sibiu. Team Novo Nordisk enjoyed a positive race with Spanish climber David Lozano and neo pro Matyas Kopecky both starting and finishing…
Read MoreSibiu Tour Queen Stage shakes up race on climb to Balea Lac
The epic Transfăgărășan road is one of the most spectacular in Europe and climbs up over 2,000 altitude meters to Bâlea Lac. This road defines the Queen Stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour and today’s third day of racing was no different. Team Novo Nordisk worked hard to keep team leader David Lozano in the best…
Read MoreStormy day over the Romanian climbs on stage one of Sibiu Tour
There was to be no ‘easing in’ to the first road stage of the 2022 Sibiu Cycling Tour, 206km and four categorized climbs defined a tough first stage for Team Novo Nordisk with Spanish climber David Lozano coming through in the best shape ahead of tomorrow’s Queen Stage. David Lozano (ESP): “You could see from…
Read MoreTNN return to Romania after Tuscan training camp
The worlds first all diabetes professional cycling team return to racing this week at the four day Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania after a three week break from competition that saw Team Novo Nordisk head to southern Tuscany for a mid-season performance camp. Spanish climber David Lozano will lead the line alongside former Hungarian champion…
Read MoreAdriatica Ionica comes to a close in Ascoli Piceno
Team Novo Nordisk wrapped up the fifth and final stage of this year’s Adriatica Ionica in the historical center of Ascoli Piceno in the region of Le Marche with everyone coming home safely despite an early crash for Finnish champion Joonas Henttala. Joonas Henttala (FIN): “I came down in a crash really early on in…
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