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McQuerry’s determination at Stage 3 through downpour in Turkey
In another beautiful Turkish city, Beykoz, the third stage of the Tour of Istanbul continued to be troubled by harsh weather conditions. Team Novo Nordisk Development team faced yet another challenging 132 km route with more than 2000 meters of climbing. Sergey Lagutin, Development Team Head Coach: “Today was a steady stage, with the breakaway…
Read MoreHeavy rain and hills test TNN Devo team in Tour of Istanbul Stage 2
The second stage of the Tour of Istanbul wasn’t any easier. The heavy rain made the already challenging race even harder. With the start and finish in the coastal city of Şile and a distance of 132 km, Team Novo Nordisk Development Team fought their best. Development Team Head Coach Sergey Lagutin: “Today was another…
Read MoreTour 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 concludes Tour of Taihu Lake opener with top 20 result
Team Novo Nordisk returned to Tour of Taihu Lake for the first time since 2019. With the stage 1 distance of only 88.8km race, the race unfolded as predicted – a fast one. The race final was contested in wet conditions, came down to a bunch sprint with Declan Irvine leading the team home in 20th…
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…
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