Tough opening day on the climbs at Vuelta Asturias
Strong teamwork from Team Novo Nordisk saw veteran Hungarian climber Peter Kustzor give his all to stay with the leaders over the trio of final climbs on stage one at the Vuelta Asturias eventually finishing in the second group on the road. Sports Director Gennady Milkhaylov: “We know all about how hard the Vuelta Asturias…
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 MoreTeam Novo Nordisk head to Oviedo and La Vuelta Asturias
Team Novo Nordisk switch attention to Spain this week as the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team prepares to hit the climbs at the 65th edition of the Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo. After a packed spring campaign in northern Europe, TNN headed south to the recent Giro di Sicilia which saw veteran Hungarian…
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 MoreStormy Giro di Reggio Calabria makes for hard day out
Racing across the Mediterranean coast In April always brings the risk of inclement weather and the heavy storms that beset the start of the Giro Ciclistico Citta Metropolitana di Reggio Calabria certainly took their toll on the beleaguered peloton. Head sports Director Massimo Podenzana: “It was a rough day for everyone out there and the…
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…
Read MoreRedlands Bicycle Classic Stage 2
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…
Read MoreGiro di Sicilia comes to a close in Giarre
Four great days of racing at the Giro di Sicilia came to a close with a brutal final stage that erupted on the slopes of Mount Etna before the final In Giarre. Team Novo Nordisk again had former Hungarian champion Peter Kustzor at the head of proceedings on the early climbs before falling back late in the stage as the…
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