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TNN Devo’s Teamwork Triumphs at the Oldest US Criterium
The rain came just before the start of the prestigious Tour of Somerville, the oldest criterium race in the USA. This classic event featured a fast, 4-turn, 1.7 km course that required strong teamwork and positioning from Team Novo Nordisk Development Team. The strategy was clear: keep Celestin (Wattelle) near the front of the peloton…
Read MoreTNN Devo team takes on GP NYC’s challenge
The Gran Premio New York City, a 136-kilometer race, kicked off on the iconic George Washington Bridge, the world’s busiest bridge, which was shut down especially for the occasion. The scenic journey then continued through the historic Palisades alongside the Hudson River. The true test for the TNN Development Team came later, with challenging climbs…
Read MoreA Strong Start for Jacopo in the Tour of the Gila
First stage of the 37th edition of the Tour of the Gila was a 148km long route with 1,816 meters of climbing through beautiful Grant County in New Mexico. Development Team Head Coach Sergey Lagutin: “Today was one of the easier stages, and I told the guys to stay covered in the bunch and wait…
Read MoreColladon Powers Up the Climb in Redlands Finale
Team Novo Nordisk Development Team concluded the Redlands Bicycle Classic with the last stage, which was also the hardest day on a climby terrain. Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “The last stage of Redlands was the hardest day. 10.5km loop, 4km uphill, 6km downhill with technical turns. The only strategy was to take good…
Read MoreKotulski Fights Hard in Redlands Criterium
Day 4 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic was a 90-minute criterium, the first one for Team Novo Nordisk Development Team this year. Development Team General Manager: “This was a technical course, but normally the GC leading team controls it, and it’s a field sprint. I told the guys they should just hide in the draft…
Read MoreKusztor Pushes Through the Climbs at Tour du Jura
The second race of our French one-day classics trilogy, Tour du Jura, came with a great challenge. The 175km route, with a profile that opened up with almost 3000 meters of climbing after a flat opening section, culminated in a dramatic uphill finish on the Mont Poupet. Former Hungarian road and TT champ Peter Kusztor…
Read MoreTNN Development Team Battles Through Technical Time Trial
Stage 3 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic was an individual time trial, stretching nearly 20 kilometers. Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “The riders faced a technical layout with significant wind and a punchy climb. It demanded a full-gas effort from everyone, especially considering the 20% time cut.” “Josh emerged as the team’s top finisher…
Read MoreTNN Development Pushes Through Stage 2 in Redlands
Stage 2 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic was a tough one for Team Novo Nordisk Development Team. The short but hilly course of the Queen stage challenged the riders. Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “It was a new course with 20km flat in the city, followed by a 20km climb at 5%, then another…
Read MoreTNN Development Team Tackles Stage 1 of Redlands Bicycle Classic
Following their opening races in Greece, the Team Novo Nordisk Development Team crossed the Atlantic for their next block of competition. Their kicked it off with the first stage of the 5 day stage race Redlands Bicycle Classic in sunny California. Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “The first stage consisted of a technical 4km…
Read MoreGood Day Out at Stage 2 of Tour of Rhodes for TNN Development Team
The second stage of the Tour of Rhodes featured a challenging 159km route with 2292 meters of climbing, making it a tough, but good day for Team Novo Nordisk Development Team. Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Last year, this stage blew the race apart. I told the guys to try for an early break,…
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