Gaciron designs and builds bicycle and e-bike lighting products and integrated lighting solutions, backed by more than a decade of engineering expertise, with a range that runs from compact safety lights to high-output headlights. Through the partnership, Gaciron will equip Team Novo Nordisk's riders for training in the dark, early, and low-light conditions that fill a professional season, those unglamorous hours that make race-day performance possible.

The partnership also reflects a shared presence in Asia. Gaciron is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, a region where Team Novo Nordisk has built a growing racing footprint, including a team classification win at the Tour of Shanghai (2025). The two will build the partnership's profile around the team's autumn races in the region, with the Tour of Shanghai in September as a focal point.

"Our brand promise is simple — Light Up Your Way — and the riders who test it hardest are the ones training day in and day out, in every condition," said Paul Chan, Gaciron CEO. “Team Novo Nordisk's athletes ride exactly the hours our products are built for. Supporting a team that proves what's possible for people living with diabetes makes this partnership especially meaningful to us.”

It's a partnership rooted in the part of cycling that rarely makes the highlight reel; those training hours that make everything on race day possible.

"Our athletes log countless hours in the dark and the rain, and staying visible is a question of safety first," said Vassili Davidenko, General Manager at Team Novo Nordisk. "Gaciron understands riders because they are riders, and their strength in Asia matches a part of the world where we race often. We're glad to have them alongside us for the season ahead."

For a team built on proving what's possible for people living with diabetes, a partner devoted to keeping its riders seen and safe through the hardest training hours is a natural fit.

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Managing worldwide travel for a professional cycling team requires precision, adaptability, and deep understanding of elite sport demands especially as Team Novo Nordisk’s last season schedule spanned competition in 21 countries. The partnership with Solutions Travel is designed to bring enhanced operational stability and flexibility to the team’s athletes and staff throughout the season

“It’s an honor and privilege for us to be associated with Team Novo Nordisk who has brought education and inspiration to those who live with Diabetes and continue to prove that obstacles can be overcome,” said Mark Walton, CEO of Solutions Travel.

Sergey Davidenko, Team Novo Nordisk VP of Logistics and Sponsorships, added: “Managing the travel of a global professional cycling team is incredibly complex and having Solutions Travel as a partner gives us true peace of mind. Their team understands the demands of elite sport, and their user-friendly tools allow us to manage travel and last-minute changes right at our fingertips. We’re extremely excited about this partnership and the stability it brings to our athletes and staff as we compete around the world.”

As part of the partnership, Team Novo Nordisk will supplement Solutions Travel’s services by utilizing the Spotnana travel platform to facilitate many of the team’s travel reservation processes, providing greater flexibility and efficiency in managing the team’s global travel needs.

The partnership with Solutions Travel reinforces Team Novo Nordisk’s commitment to operational excellence as it continues to pursue new milestones in competition while raising awareness for diabetes education and empowerment.

First held in 1907 and one of cycling’s five monuments, the route has undergone some changes over the years and in 2026 will start in Pavia, just outside of Milan and will cover just over 300km west to the Ligurian coast where the race usually springs to life over the iconic climbs that have come to define the last part of the race - the ‘Tre Capi’, Cipressa and Poggio di Sanremo all come before the finale on Via Roma in downtown Sanremo.

The partnership between Novo Nordisk and Team Novo Nordisk is rooted in a shared purpose: to demonstrate that living with diabetes does not limit ambition or performance, while promoting the importance of health for all.

“We’re extremely proud to confirm our participation in Milan-Sanremo this year,” said General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “It’s one of the oldest and most iconic races in the world. This will be our 7th appearance at Milan-Sanremo as Team Novo Nordisk and it’s a big opportunity for us to make an impact and share our inspirational message.”

“Our last time was in 2021, and we made the breakaway with Andrea Peron and Charles Planet, that’s the best way for us to share our mission to inspire, educate and empower everyone affected by diabetes by racing from the front and being out there for as long as possible.”

“We have come a long way since then and to see how the team keeps developing and progressing year on year is testament to hard work and the support of our sponsors Novo Nordisk. A new generation of TNN athletes is coming through and our younger riders like Filippo and Antonio deserve their opportunity to ride in their home monument.”

While much of the route is relatively flat, Milan-Sanremo typically comes alive in the final 50 kilometers with a series of short, sharp climbs including the famous Cipressa and Poggio.

The Poggio, just a few kilometers from the finish, is where attacks often occur, though sprinters who can handle the climbs frequently contest the finish on Sanremo’s Via Roma. This makes Milan-Sanremo unique among the Monuments - it can be won by pure sprinters, puncheurs, or all-rounders depending on how the race unfolds. This all adds to the rich history of the race and for Team Novo Nordisk with its unique mission and goals makes its participation all the more meaningful.

The 18-year-old from Perth was recently 21^st in the U23 criterium at the Australian National Championships after finishing on the podium in second place in the juniors in 2025 and gained significant experience racing in Europe, winning four races at national junior level including Kooigem and Torhout-Rozveld in Belgium.

“We are happy to be starting the new year by announcing a new addition to the pro team and extend a warm welcome to Donovan Mackie,” began General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “We are excited to be able to give the opportunity to Donovan after he impressed at our Talent ID camp in Italy last summer and achieved some excellent results at junior level.”

“Donovan has a lot of potential and put a lot of hard work in over the last few months while showing a strong desire to keep developing and improving. We have a good mix of experienced riders and young neo pros, for whom 2026 will be their first fully professional season and it’s our job to help them progress and realize that potential.”

Mackie will go straight into the pro set up of the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team and will meet his new teammates for the first time at the pre-season camp in Alicante, Spain.

“As an athlete living and competing with Type 1 diabetes to be racing with Team Novo Nordisk means a lot to me,” said Mackie. “I think it’s special to be a part of a team with a unique and powerful message."

“The Talent ID camp last summer was a nice eye opener into how Team Novo Nordisk operates and how the athletes are supported. The whole team was very hands on with everything from testing to training and race simulations, and it only made me hungrier to become a part of the team.”

“I’m super excited for what’s ahead in the coming year. I’m looking forward to getting stuck into testing myself at a higher level and and excited to learn from my teammates and coaches."

With three more riders stepping up to the pro team and making the transition from the Devo set up, the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team proves once again that the all-important talent pipeline is in rude health.

After July’s Talent ID camp in Tuscany there were strong candidates emerging and with seven new faces for 2026, this was one of the strongest showings in the history of the team and further testament that the inspirational message of the team is reaching the next generation of athletes.

“Obviously we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves and say that everyone will eventually make it to the pro team,” said Devo Team General Manager Daniel Holt. “2025 was a positive Talent ID camp and to have this many young athletes showing desire and potential is really motivating. We had many strong and for their age experienced racers, making it an easy decision to bring in some fresh faces. It's a great way to raise the overall level of the team.”

“The outreach of the team to the diabetes community over so many years is unparalleled. Many of the riders we have coming through the pipeline have known about the team for several years, and now that they are at an age to participate at the physical camps, it allows them to give the try-outs a shot. Also, the riders seem to be more willing to show up and put themselves out there than previous years. It's a great thing to see.”

Following up a successful year with an almost brand-new squad can present challenges, particularly with young riders and different nationalities, but for Holt and the rest of the TNN development staff this is a welcome challenge, and they have plenty of experience to draw upon in helping the new riders to settle and ultimately, to progress.

“The Devo team of 2025 had a great attitude and the riders really looked after one another like family,” continued Holt. “This will be hard to replicate immediately with a fresh group of people. Thankfully though, almost all the riders got to know each other at the Talent ID Camp, and they all really seemed to get along and respect each other and work well as a team. I feel confident that the new group will do the same as previous years.”

“We have been in similar situations before and having the experiences to learn from is always valuable, particularly with regards to the environment we try to create for the riders. I’m looking forward to getting started with the guys in January and ready to hit the ground running.”

Team Novo Nordisk Development 2026:

Timotej Banovec (SLO, 22)

Jeffe Beets (BEL, 20)

Olly Clements (AUS, 20)

Marco Grittner (DEU, 25)

Donovan Mackie (AUS, 19)

Lucas Lusinchi (FRA, 20)

Richard Ründva (EST, 20)

Luca Sacher (SUI, 20)

Hayden Stevens (AUS, 19)

Aleksander Zubek (POL, 22)

Frenchmen Louis-Marie Posnic and Lucas Terrier make the step up from the Development team alongside young and exciting Spanish talent Juan Jose Lopez while key renewals include team captain Andrea Peron and experienced climber David Lozano.

“We’ve acknowledged many times in the past how important our development pipeline is, and I am pleased to be here announcing another three young talents progressing to the senior pro team. We welcome Louis-Marie, Lucas and Juan Jose,” began General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “It takes a lot of work and year on year we are able to help develop these young athletes who live with Type 1 diabetes and give them a platform to progress and compete against the world’s best cyclists in the Team Novo Nordisk jersey.”

Italian rouleur Filippo Ridolfo remains and heads up the cast of talented young riders looking to build on the strong performances from 2025 that also includes compatriots Anotonio Polga and Alessandro Perracchione.

“Equally as important is keeping the core foundation of the team, that is a key factor in providing stability,” continued Davidenko. “Therefore, it is important for us to ensure that our experienced riders remain motivated, and our young talent is on the right path to keep developing. Retaining Andrea, Filippo, David et al gives us stability and with their combined experience they have the tools to help our new riders immediately.”

Louis-Marie Posnic:

“I am very happy and proud to be joining the Team Novo Nordisk pro team next year. I am realising one of my biggest childhood dreams by becoming a professional, so I can't wait to start the 2026 season.

My time spent racing with the TNN Development team allowed me to gain experience and progress. I spent two wonderful years in the Devo team, and one of my fondest memories is from the Czech Tour racing as part of a mixed squad Devo/Pro. I felt great on the bike and learned a lot at this level.”

The last highlight was the Giro di Friuli in Italy, because I fell on the first stage, and I struggled to recover on the second and third stages, but by stage four I felt good again and managed to have a great final stage. I was really happy that I didn't give up and was rewarded on the last race of the year with the news of turning pro in 2026.”

“I’d love to race the Cholet Agglo Tour next year, as it passes less than two kilometers from my house and it’s a race, I’ve dreamt of doing since I was a child.”

Lucas Terrier:

“Turning pro with Team Novo Nordisk for 2026 is something special. I have been dreaming about becoming a professional cyclist for so many years, I remember myself as a kid watching my idols on TV and now having the chance to race against them at 19 gives me goosebumps. Even more so that I’ll be doing it as part of an incredible team like TNN that has been inspiring me since my diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes.”

“I only spent one year with the Devo Team, but what a year it has been! The athletes, who are now basically much more than teamates but friends and all the staff were amazing. I will keep in mind each race and the camps we’we done together around the world, but also the moments off the bike where we shared our cultures and how we deal with diabetes. Always learning and sharing, the team very quickly became a second familly for me.”

Juan Jose Lopez:

“I still can't believe it. Since joining the Talent ID camp, I've been inspired by the team's mission and by the riders around me. Now, having the opportunity to make the leap to the professional team is incredible. Honestly, my entire time with the development team has been full of great moments and lots of learning, as well as making new friends from all over the world.”

“One of the main highlights of the past year was racing with the pro riders, doing a job for them, learning, and gaining experience firsthand in this way was fantastic. Next year I want to work as hard as possible but take the time to adapt to the higher level of racing while being able to help my teammates in every way I can.”

Team Novo Nordisk for 2026

Hamish Armitt (GBR)

Hamish Beadle (NZL)

Sam Brand (GBR)

Jacopo Colladon (ITA)

Lucas Dauge (FRA)

Quinten De Graeve (BEL)

Declan Irvine (AUS)

Juan Jose Lopez (ESP)

David Lozano (ESP)

Bailey McDonald (AUS)

Anton Muller (FRA)

Andrea Peron (ITA)

Alessandro Perracchione (ITA)

Antonio Polga (ITA)

Umberto Poli (ITA)

Louis-Marie Posnic (FRA)

Filippo Ridolfo (ITA)

Nathan Smith (GBR)

Lucas Terrier (FRA)

Celestin Wattelle (FRA)