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Ridolfo Goes Close Again on Final Stage in Tartu
Team Novo Nordisk closed out the Tour of Estonia with another competitive performance on the Tartu GP, the race’s final stage. Filippo Ridolfo once again found himself in the mix at the sharp end, finishing 12th after a sprint that didn’t quite come together despite strong support from his teammates throughout the day. Donovan Mackie,…
Read MoreBrand Powers Breakaway as Ridolfo Takes 10th on Stage One of Tour of Estonia
Team Novo Nordisk animated the first road stage of the Tour of Estonia, the 203km Tallinn – Tartu stage, with Sam Brand spending a long stint in the day’s breakaway before the peloton reeled it back in with around 50km remaining. “Today was a good day, I was asked to cover moves at the beginning…
Read MoreMackie Delivers Top-10 in Tour of Estonia Prologue
Team Novo Nordisk made a promising start to the Tour of Estonia as Donovan Mackie clocked 1:07.42 to finish 8th overall in the opening prologue, a 1km time trial held at the Pirita Velodrome in Tallinn. The young Australian also sits 5th in the white jersey classification for riders under 23. The result was all…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Eyes Strong Result at Tour of Estonia
Team Novo Nordisk heads to Estonia with ambition and purpose, targeting a strong result across the race’s three-day programme, which includes a prologue and two stages finishing in Tallinn and Tartu. General manager Vassili Davidenko is optimistic ahead of the trip, with Filippo Ridolfo set to lead the charge for the squad. “Over the years…
Read MoreRidolfo Completes Gruelling Antwerp Port Epic
Filippo Ridolfo showed real grit and determination for Team Novo Nordisk at the Antwerp Port Epic / Sels Trophy, riding to the finish of one of Belgian cycling’s most demanding one-day races across 196km of roads, cobbles, and unforgiving gravel sectors in and around Antwerp. The race lived up to its reputation as one of…
Read MoreRidolfo Delivers a Top-20 at Grand Prix Criquielion
Italian Filippo Ridolfo delivered a strong performance for Team Novo Nordisk at the Grand Prix Criquielion, holding on through a brutal one-day race to claim a 16th spot finish as the select front group came to the line after a punishing day in the heat. The race proved relentless from the outset, with the peloton…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk gears up for tough Belgian semi-classics
Team Novo Nordisk set to tackle back-to-back semi-classics in Belgium this weekend, with the Grand Prix Criquielion on May 24 and the Antwerp Port Epic/Sels Trophy on May 25. General manager Vassili Davidenko expects a challenging double-header, calling it an opportunity for the team’s younger riders to gain valuable experience while regaining race rhythm ahead of the Tour of Estonia. “We’re expecting a tough couple…
Read MoreTough Racing on Final Stage of Tour of Hainan
Last stage of the Tour of Hainan saw Team Novo Nordisk battle to get good positioning in the 154.6km long course. With a 12km climb at the start of the race, David Lozano managed to stay in the front: “Today was a nice stage, it took me a few stages but I felt like myself…
Read MoreFast Pace and Uphill Finish Challenge Team Novo Nordisk at Stage 4 of the Tour of Hainan
Stage 3 of the Tour of Hainan covered 132km with a fast pace and a tough uphill finish. Despite efforts to get into breakaways, the speed and fatigue from previous days made it difficult for the team to place well. After a solid race, Belgian rider Quinten De Graeve reflected on the day’s events. “Today…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Tackles a Long, Demanding Stage 3 at Tour of Hainan
Stage 3 featured early climbs and a grueling 217km distance, challenging riders’ endurance and recovery after previous tough days. David Lozano bounced back from a difficult Stage 2, steadily improving throughout the day despite stomach issues limiting his nutrition. He stayed near the front in a chaotic race full of attacks and finished with a…
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