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Joe Martin Race – Stage 4
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “The last stage was an 8-turn, 2km technical criterium, basically up and down a hill. There was no strategy here other than to try to take a position at the front and defend your position. In the past, it was common for this race to finish with only 20…
Read MoreJoe Martin Race – Stage 3
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “Today was the 5km uphill time trial. I told the guys that they must give their best and not take it easy because Miguel Angel Lopez is here, and there is a time cut on the stage. They all have it full gas and I was pleased with how…
Read MoreJoe Martin Race – Stage 2
Development Team General Manager Daniel Holt: “The stage looked quite challenging with several climbs, and there was also an expectation of cold rain. I told everyone to ride as a team at the front today and conserve their energy for the climbs, particularly the finishing climb. As always, if it’s easy to join the breakaway…
Read MoreJoe Martin Race – Stage 1
Development Team General Manager Danielt Holt: “On paper, this course didn’t look too hard, so I told the guys to be aggressive and hopefully take the single KOM sprint 45km into the race. After that, they should prepare for a bunch sprint. Early in the race, several gaps opened, and it was a very challenging…
Read MoreTour 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…
Read MoreTour of the Gila Stage 4
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…
Read MoreTour of the Gila Stage 3
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…
Read MoreTour of the Gila Stage 2
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…
Read MoreTour of the Gila Stage 1
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…
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