Team Novo Nordisk keep four within reach after opening prologue at the Tour of Rhodes
Sport Director Gennady Mikhaylov: “The course cried out for a big explosive rider today, it was short and almost pan flat and we knew that it didn’t really suit our guys, but I am really happy with how they went. To come away with four guys (Brand, Irvine, Kamstra and Planet) within 11 seconds is…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk come away wanting more from the Rhodes GP
Gennady Mikhaylov – Sports Director: “We knew it was going to be a hard day out, fast, hectic and windy and we tried, but didn’t make the split at the right time in the last 30 kilometers. Brian, Charles and Sam Brand were all up there in the front group for most of the race…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk return to Rhodes looking for stage and GC success
Riding high after their exploits in the breakaway at Milan – San Remo, Team Novo Nordisk turn their attention to the International Tour of Rhodes with a desire to maintain the strong forward momentum. After making their first appearance at the four-day race in 2020, the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team fell in…
Read MoreMandy Marquardt: Dear younger me
Dear younger me, There are so many things I want to tell you, but the best place to start is to never forget to dream big and always follow your heart. The road will not always be easy, but I can promise you it will be an enriching and amazing journey that is still unfolding.…
Read MoreMonuments Men: Team Novo Nordisk animate from the front at Milan – San Remo
Cycling’s first monument of the season unfolded in fine style for the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team taking the initiative by not only making it into the breakaway but creating it with attacks by Andrea Peron and Charles Planet. 300 Kilometers later they made it to San Remo. Head sports director Massimo Podenzana:…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk target the breakaway at Saturday’s Milan – San Remo
“We want to get out front more than ever!” Atlanta, GA., 18th March, Team Novo Nordisk make a special return to one of cycling’s five monuments next Saturday, La Classicissima, Milan – San Remo. After a couple of years away, the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team return to the Italian classic and will…
Read More“BY FAILING TO PREPARE, YOU ARE PREPARING TO FAIL.”
“BY FAILING TO PREPARE, YOU ARE PREPARING TO FAIL.” Benjamin Franklin Preparation is key to everything and for the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team the final week of preparation ahead of the biggest race of the year Milan – San Remo is the finishing touches to months of work throughout the winter…
Read MoreFueling your body for better training
By Laura Martinelli, Team Novo Nordisk Nutritionist Blood sugar drops due to enhanced insulin sensitivity and accelerated glucose consumption during exercise. Athletes know the term carbo-loading very well but research shows a greater dietary balance between the main macronutrients might be more beneficial. The key word to address this is “periodization”: an early concept in…
Read MoreIstrian Spring Trophy race report
Prologue Date: March 11, 2021 Start/Finish: Umag, Croatia Distance: 1 km Weather: Chilly and windy Course: Flat out and back on a sidewalk Riders: 174 Class: UCI 2.2 Filippo Ridolfo (ITA) “I sprinted as long as I could, took it easy on the turn, then sprinted back. I felt good today but hoped for a better result” Daniel Holt (USA) – Devo…
Read More#CoachesTips – Planning for an uncertain race schedule
By KRISTINA SKROCE, TNN Coach Having a precise goal race for an athlete is extremely important. However, the timing of the target race may represent a challenge for an athlete’s approach to preparation. Especially when such a target isn’t in the immediate future. Knowing that you are going to race but not soon may be hard…
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