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Tour of the Gila Stage 5
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “This stage is known as the “Gila Monster” because it is really difficult. I told the guys to give it their all and not to give up. Despite the challenges, they kept pushing and showed great teamwork. The race was controlled for the first 70km and everyone made it…
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Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt:“Today’s criterium was a challenging one, with a small yet steep climb and a high-speed turn. Though not overly technical, it demanded complete focus throughout. Our plan was to set up Quinten for the bunch sprint. Quinten, Logan, and Antonio all maintained strong positions, showcasing impressive skills and riding ability…
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Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Stage 3 of Tour of the Gila was a lumpy, individual time trial and we knew beforehand that bit would be a challenging test for all riders. The long and hilly course meant that the best advice to give was to not go out too hard in the first…
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Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Today was supposed to be an easy day since the strongest team had the lead and would likely control the race all day. I encouraged a couple of guys to try for the breakaway because there was a chance it would it stay away. Logan managed to get into…
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Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “On the first day of the Tour of the Gila, the guys were pretty nervous. This is a hard, hilly race at altitude. I encouraged the guys to ride as a unit, fuel well, and then work together to try and position Antonio and Nathan for the final climb.…
Read MoreRedlands Bicycle Classic Stage 5
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “The strategy was simple: aim for a good position leading up to the challenging 11km loop and then try to hold on for as long as possible. The loop consisted of a 6km climb, 2km of flat terrain, and a 3km technical downhill section. Antonio did a great job…
Read MoreRedlands Bicycle Classic Stage 4
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Stage 4 was a technical criterium with wide roads. Typically, the leader’s team controls the race and it finishes with a field sprint. I told guys to try their best to stay in the front bubble of the race and ride the outside lines whenever possible to carry more…
Read MoreRedlands Bicycle Classic Stage 3
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Today’s time trial was a straightforward 7.5km slight downhill followed by a turnaround and 7.5km slight uphill.” “The stage had a time cut, so every rider gave their best effort to achieve the fastest possible time, which also served as a good test for their brand-new ARGON 18 E118…
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Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Today’s circuit was not too hard. The course consisted of 6 laps of 22km, including a 3-5% 5km climb on each lap, and an 8km climb at the finish. The strategy was to lead out Justin for the 2 Red Jersey sprints early in the race, and then go…
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Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt:“The course was a straightforward 4.5km loop with a 1km climb and downhill sections with numerous turns, and total of 20 laps. I encouraged the guys to be aggressive and try to get in a break and take the KOM jersey.“ “Quinten had a good performance throughout the race, consistently…
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