How Phil Southerland Broke the 3-Hour Marathon Barrier
For many runners, the sub-3-hour marathon is the “holy grail”, a testament to speed, grit, and meticulous planning. For Team Novo Nordisk CEO and Co-Founder Phil Southerland, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 44 years, crossing the finish line at the Atlanta Marathon in 2:56:29 wasn’t just a personal best; it was a…
Read MoreFrench racing continues over Easter for Team Novo Nordisk
The worlds first all diabetes professional cycling team continue their block ofFrench racing over the Easter holidays with La Route Adelie de Vitré comingup first on Good Friday followed by the four day Région Pays de La LoireTour next Wednesday. After a strong showing at last weekend’s Roue Tourangelle with Declan Irvinein the break and…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Fights Hard at La Roue Tourangelle
Team Novo Nordisk showed grit and determination at today’s Roue Tourangelle, with ridersanimating the race from start to finish. Declan Irvine wasted no time getting involved, launching an attack straight out of the neutrzone. Joined by two riders initially, the breakaway group grew to six, and the riders workedseamlessly together for nearly 160 kilometers. Declan…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Takes Momentum from Sanremo to La Roue Tourangelle
Following a milestone performance at the first Monument of the season, Team Novo Nordisk is set to carry that energy into the French heartland for the 24th La Roue Tourangelle Centre Val de Loire – Groupama P.V.L. on Sunday, March 29. The 201-kilometer race, a staple of the UCI Europe Tour, is known for its…
Read MorePeron and Lozano show the world how it’s done in Milan-Sanremo breakaway
Sometimes you just have to leave it to the old heads to take the reigns and for Team Novo Nordisk at Milano-Sanremo it was veterans Andrea Peron and David Lozano who made the breakaway and inspired the world once again. The 117th edition rolled out of Pavia at 10am with the sun shining and crowds…
Read MoreWattelle Fights for another Top 10 Despite Reduced Line-Up in Taiwan
Team Novo Nordisk showed resilience and growing confidence on a challenging stage at the Tour de Taiwan, overcoming adversity to secure another top ten result as Celestin Wattelle sprinted to 8th. The day began with uncertainty for the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team, as Donovan Mackie was forced to withdraw before the start due…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk back where it counts at Milan-Sanremo
Team Novo Nordisk returns to the biggest stage in one-day racing this Saturday, lining up at the start of Milan-Sanremo for the seventh time in the team’s history. Confirmed as one of four wildcards for the 117th edition of La Classicissima, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team makes its long-awaited return to the race…
Read MoreManaging Type 1 Diabetes Over 300 Kilometers: Inside Team Novo Nordisk’s Milan–San Remo Strategy
At nearly 300 kilometers, Milan–San Remo is the longest one-day race in professional cycling. Riders spend close to seven hours in the saddle before the decisive attacks even begin on the iconic climbs of the Italian Riviera. For the athletes of Team Novo Nordisk, racing such an event adds another layer of complexity: managing type…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Back in the Fight with Top 10 on Stage 4 in Taiwan
Team Novo Nordisk delivered a strong and composed performance on Stage 4 of the Tour de Taiwan, with French rider Celestin Wattelle sprinting to an impressive 9th place finish – a result that signals growing confidence within the team after a challenging start to the race. On a fast, flat parcours with no major climbs,…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Fights Back on Stage 3 of the Tour de Taiwan
Team Novo Nordisk fought hard through a gruelling Stage 3 of the Tour de Taiwan, marked by relentless pace and selective racing in the final kilometers. The peloton saw constant pressure from the front, with little control, leading to a fragmented and intense day on the bike. Hamish Beadle finished just outside the top 10…
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