Devo Race Report – In the Footsteps of the Romans – Stage 1
Date: June 28, 2021 Race: In the Footsteps of the Romans – Stage 1 Start/Finish: Bansko, Bulgaria Distance: 126 km Weather: Hot with winds Course: Very flat with open road crosswinds Riders: 120 Class: UCI 2.2 Nigel De Sota (USA) “I didn’t want to attack the grupetto, but we were going so slow and a couple other guys wanted to try” Daniel Holt…
Read MoreLogan Phippen shares his experience after 6 months in the professional ranks
Logan Phippen has had an unconventional journey to the pro ranks. The American turned professional this year at the uncommon age of 29. With 19 race days under his belt so far, how has he found the step up? “It’s surreal. I’ve been a fanboy of cycling my whole life. Now I show up to…
Read MoreCircuits of attrition take their toll at GP Citta di Lugano
Head Sports Director Massimo Podenzana: “It was great for us to come back to GP Lugano, it’s still a hard race! But one that we enjoy taking part in and for the guys who haven’t raced here before, it’s been a good experience for them.” “We knew how it was going to go, so there…
Read MoreMarquardt Shifts Focus to Track Nationals and Upcoming UCI Races
A member of the 2020 USA Cycling Olympic Long Team, Mandy Marquardt was not selected for the Final Olympic Team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and thus she is shifting her focus to upcoming competitions. Team Novo Nordisk’s Marquardt started off her summer racing season with a victory at the Bicycle Racing League…
Read MoreBehringer happy with the chance to race on home soil at GP Lugano
Team Novo Nordisk head up to the shores of Lake Lugano in Switzerland at the weekend for a return appearance at the prestigious GP Citta di Lugano with home rider Oliver Behringer excited to make his debut in the one-day race. The world’s first all diabetes team boast a solid history in the 40-year-old race…
Read MoreTeam reactions to Hentalla’s national title
Phil Southerland – CEO and co-founder, Team Novo Nordisk I woke up on Sunday morning to the news of Joonas’ victory at the National Championships in Finland. This was the most amazing news I could have hoped to wake up to. First, and foremost I am so happy and proud of Joonas for this victory. Joonas has been…
Read MoreHenttala storms to victory to become champion of Finland
Joonas Henttala finally realized a long-held dream on Sunday when he won the road race at Finland’s National Road Championships, powering away from Ukko Peltonen to claim his first national title and first professional victory. A special victory for a special year as 2021 marks the 100th anniversary since the discovery of insulin. What a…
Read MoreDevo Race Report – Adriatica Ionica – Stage 1
Date: June 15, 2021 Race: Adriatica Ionica Start/Finish: Trieste – Aviano, Italy Distance: 185.3km Weather: Warm with light winds Course: Mostly flat with one small climb Riders: 111 Class: UCI 2.1 Robbe Ceurens (BEL) “I didn’t have great legs today but wanted to try for the sprint. Going into the last 300m I had good position but one guy almost crashed in front…
Read MoreHydrating with Nuun through the summer months
Summer is here in the northern hemisphere which makes hydration on your workouts more important. Nuun has been a longstanding partner to Team Novo Nordisk and is a perfect fit for the team because added to water, it creates a sports drink without the added sugars. The Seattle-based company was the first to separate electrolyte…
Read MoreHamish Beadle: Pursuing a career in pro cycling and the challenges that come with it
Hamish Beadle waited a full year to make his professional debut with Team Novo Nordisk. 2020 was his first season with the pro team but when the coronavirus pandemic hit, he made the difficult decision to head back to New Zealand before pinning on his first number. The trip back home meant he was there…
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