Posts by Xylon Vaneyck
Team Novo Nordisk Fights to the Line on final stage of the Tour of Slovenia
Team Novo Nordisk made an early statement at Stage 5 of the 2026 Tour of Slovenia, with David Lozano earning his spot in the day’s breakaway from the gun. The move was short-lived as the race hit the early climbs where a brutal pace from the front split the group apart almost immediately. Dropped from…
Read MoreLópez Edges Close to the Breakaway as Team Battles the Heat to Kranjska Gora
Stage 4 of the Tour of Slovenia served up the toughest test of the week, 184.7km from Kranj to Kranjska Gora, taking on a brutal 15km HC climb, under scorching heat that shaped the entire day. Team Novo Nordisk arrived with the breakaway firmly in mind, and after a series of attacks, Juan José López…
Read MoreTeamwork and togetherness on stage 3 of Tour of Slovenia
Stage 3 of the Tour of Slovenia raised the stakes, taking the peloton 133.5km from Maribor to Celje over two categorised climbs Planina na Pohorju and Celjska Koča that turned the day into a genuine fight for the breakaway. Sam Brand, who featured in the day-one breakaway earlier in the race, was once again determined…
Read MoreTour of Slovenia, Stage 2: Battling Through a Hard-Fought Day
Stage 2 of the Tour of Slovenia delivered one of the toughest tests of the race so far, as a high-speed split and a dangerous crash reshaped the front of the race well before the finish. With around 30km remaining, a crash on a fast downhill just ahead of a short 2km climb caused chaos…
Read MoreSam Brand Animates Stage 1 Breakaway at Tour of Slovenia
Team Novo Nordisk made its mark on stage 1 of the Tour of Slovenia, with Sam Brand jumping into the day’s breakaway and giving everyone watching another powerful reminder of what’s possible when living with diabetes. The stage kicked off with a tough, lumpy start, and Brand knew that positioning near the front would be…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Ready to Attack in the Breakaways at the Tour of Slovenia
Team Novo Nordisk heads to Slovenia this week for five days of demanding racing through one of cycling’s most scenic and challenging routes, with the squad looking to make their presence felt in the breakaways across a week that promises relentless climbing. “The Tour of Slovenia is a beautiful race and we’re very excited to…
Read MoreRidolfo wraps up Turkiye with 16th on Punchy Ankara Finale
The Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye came to a close on Sunday with a fast and technical 105.2 km circuit race in the nation’s capital, Ankara. The short stage delivered an aggressive finale, with repeated laps on a punchy course setting the stage for a selective uphill sprint to decide the final stage winner. From…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Shows Intent on Dynamic Stage 7 in Türkiye
The penultimate stage of Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye delivered a mix of patience and late-race chaos as the peloton navigated a relatively controlled day that erupted in the closing kilometres. Team Novo Nordisk executed its strategy early, placing Filippo Ridolfo in the breakaway. The move aligned with the team’s plan to stay active and…
Read MoreQueen Stage Tests the Team at Feslikan in Türkiye
Stage 6 of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye delivered the race’s toughest challenge, with a summit finish to Feslikan. After a nervous and aggressive start, Team Novo Nordisk showed strong teamwork in difficult conditions, with Antonio Polga finishing 54th and Sam Brand 56th on the stage. From the outset, the race was intense. Crosswinds…
Read MorePolga Leads Team Novo Nordisk on Demanding Stage 5 at Tour of Türkiye
Stage 5 of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye delivered another challenging day for the peloton, with rolling terrain and multiple climbs testing the legs ahead of the race’s decisive mountain stages. Team Novo Nordisk remained active throughout the day, focused on conserving energy while staying well-positioned in a fast and aggressive race. Antonio Polga…
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