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)

The current contract, running from 2023 to 2026, will now be extended for an additional five years, through 2031. This renewal marks the longest partnership extension in the team’s history and reaffirms Novo Nordisk’s long term commitment to driving change for people living with diabetes worldwide.

Since the partnership began in 2012, Novo Nordisk and Team Novo Nordisk have worked together to transform perceptions of diabetes.  Founded on a simple but powerful idea - uniting athletes who live with type 1 diabetes - the partnership has proven that life with diabetes can be active, ambitious, and full of potential.

Through the power of sport, science, and storytelling, this partnership proves that diabetes does not define you and inspires healthier living and lasting change for long-term health.

“Team Novo Nordisk embodies the belief that people with diabetes can accomplish anything,” said CEO and Co-Founder Phil Southerland. “Over the past thirteen years, our partnership has grown beyond cycling into a global movement that is changing perceptions about diabetes. We are proud to extend our partnership for another five years, continuing to inspire the diabetes community worldwide while racing at the highest level of professional cycling.”

As part of this partnership extension, Team Novo Nordisk will continue competing against the world’s best while managing diabetes every single day while expanding its outreach and education programs.

At the same time, Novo Nordisk continues its relentless pursuit of innovative medicines and research to improve care, outcomes, and quality of life for people living with chronic conditions.

Together with Team Novo Nordisk, they aim to empower people worldwide to take charge of their health through exercise, nutrition, and positive choices, paving the way for stronger communities and healthier lives.

To mark World Diabetes Day 2025 and celebrate the partnership renewal, Team Novo Nordisk will support the World Diabetes Foundation’s project “Improving diabetes control and quality of life for children in Uzbekistan”, an initiative focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, particularly in rural regions.

Team Novo Nordisk will donate 10% of profits from its international webshop to the fundraiser through the end of 2025, helping ensure that more children living with diabetes have access to the care and support they deserve.

“Team Novo Nordisk shows the world what’s possible when passion and purpose meet,” says Elin Jäger, Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Head of CEO Office, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability at Novo Nordisk, “Today’s extension of our partnership with Team Novo Nordisk reaffirms our long-term commitment to driving change for people living with diabetes. By combining sport, education and community support, we are helping to dismantle stigma, as well as build hope and foster lasting healthy habits for children with type 1 diabetes. We are proud to stand with these athletes as we continue to empower patients to live healthier lives.”

Since its founding, Team Novo Nordisk has raced in hundreds of events across the globe, covering more than 75,000 kilometers per season, and earning multiple podiums and young rider classifications, including the team’s first-ever white jersey at the Loire Tour in France in 2025, followed by two more at the Tour of Estonia and Kreiz Breizh Elites.

The team’s athletes serve as powerful ambassadors for diabetes awareness, inspiring millions, and demonstrating that with proper care, dedication, and support, people with diabetes can perform at the highest level. This long term renewal will give the team, its athletes and ambassadors a deeper connection to the 70,000 Novo Nordisk employees who work daily to improve the lives of its 45 million customers worldwide.

“Novo Nordisk’s unwavering support has been instrumental in our mission to inspire, educate, and empower people with diabetes,” continued Southerland. “Together, we will continue to break barriers and drive change for long-term health.”

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)

Team captain Andrea Peron remains as the main stay alongside the bright talents of burgeoning Czech classics star Matyáš Kopecky and Italian rouleur Filippo Ridolfo.

New additions arrive from the Commonwealth as Glaswegian Hamish Armitt and Australian Bailey McDonald both come directly into the pro team from the U23 ranks.

“We’re very excited and full of anticipation for the new season,” said General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “Making changes is never easy, but it is part of professional sport and an important aspect of progression and building for the future. Investing in young talent is a cornerstone in the history of Team Novo Nordisk and something we believe in.”

“To be able to continue giving opportunities to guys like Bailey and Hamish to race alongside Andrea and Matyas and the guys is something we are very proud of and it bodes well for our long-term goals. Keeping key riders is also something that’s high on our list of priorities and after another successful season this year, we knew where we wanted to strengthen the squad, and our three riders stepping up from the development team will bring youth ability and potential.”

Frenchmen Anton Muller and Celestin Wattelle make the move up from the TNN Development team alongside 21-year-old Italian Jacopo Colladon with all three riders proudly coming through the in-house pipeline.

Consistent performances throughout 2024 from antipodeans Declan Irvine and Hamish Beadle, Manxman Sam Brand, Belgian Quinten De Graeve and particularly from Italian neo pros Alessandro Perracchione and Antonio Polga, shore up the supporting cast with further promise coming in the form of experienced Spaniard David Lozano.

The Tour du Rwanda stage winner and former Spanish MTB Champion hit a late season hot streak in China and Japan after recovering from a broken shoulder sustained over the summer and remains through 2025.

“We’re always trying to find the right balance,” continued Davidenko. “There’s a lot of responsibility on our shoulders and our experienced riders need to show our younger athletes that what is expected of us is more than racing. All our team members are ambassadors for the global diabetes community and with that comes an obligation to consistently try to be the best you can be, from competing to glucose management.”

“We expect the highest level, and this will not change going forward. Year on year we are trying to provide the right platform and support for athletes with Type 1 Diabetes to succeed in elite competition. That means hard work from everyone in the team, a family thrives with togetherness and after 11 successful years with Novo Nordisk a family is what we have become.”

Team Novo Nordisk for 2025:

Hamish Armitt (GBR, 22)

Hamish Beadle (NZL, 26)

Sam Brand (GBR, 33)

Jacopo Colladon (IT, 21)

Lucas Dauge (FR, 27)

Quinten De Graeve (BEL, 24)

Declan Irvine (AUS, 25)

Matyáš Kopecky (CZ, 21)

David Lozano (ESP, 35)

Bailey McDonald (AUS, 21)

Anton Muller (FR, 26)

Andrea Peron (IT, 36)

Doriand Percrule (FR, 25)

Alessandro Perracchione (IT, 19)

Logan Phippen (USA, 32)

Antonio Polga (IT, 25)

Umberto Poli (IT, 28)

Nathan Smith (GBR, 24)

Filippo Ridolfo (IT, 23)

Celestin Wattelle (FR, 21)

“With consistent, positive results across the whole season, 2023 was arguably our best in the history of Team Novo Nordisk,” began General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “I am very pleased to be able to confirm contract renewals for the core members of our squad alongside bringing in four new talented young riders.”

“It’s important for us to continue to build on the positive success of this season and by securing a three year renewal to the agreement with our principal partner Novo Nordisk, we are able to demonstrate our intent to continue moving forward.”

Alongside ‘Captain Consistent’ Andrea Peron, who’s 2023 campaign was  yet again characterized by repeated top ten results and included two podiums and the points jersey at the Tour de la Mirabelle, 2023 also marked breakthrough seasons for Czech star Matyas Kopecky and 21-year-old Italian Filippo Ridolfo. 

Ridolfo starred in numerous big race breakaways, came close to a first professional victory in Slovenia with second place in GP Kranj and spent three days in the best young rider jersey at the Tour of Denmark.

While Kopecky started to shine in the spring with strong results at Scheldeprijs followed by top tens at the Tour de Hongrie,  Dwars door Het Hageland and his first WorldTour top ten on stage four at the Tour of Poland. Arguably the 20-year-old saved the best for last with an impressive fifth place in the U23 road race at the European Championships in September before another top ten against strong competition on stage four of he season finale, the Tour of Turkey.

“Our standout performers of 2023, Matyas, Filippo and Andrea are all on board and hungry for more,” concluded Davidenko. “And with the quiet progression of Hamish Beadle and Quinten De Graeve alongside the experience of Charles Planet, David Lozano and Peter Kusztor, we have very good balance to the team and a lot for our new signings to look up to and be ready to learn from.”

Talented new signing 18-year-old Italian Alessandro Perracchione will be joined by three riders who make the move up to the senior pro team from the TNN development pipeline, Frenchman Doriand Percrule, Brit Nathan Smith and Italian Antonio Polga.

The future certainly looks bright with youthful talent starting to blossom amidst the stable confines of the team and within the balanced group who combine experience, togetherness, and versatility to give the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team a strong platform from which to spring into 2024.

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Team Novo Nordisk for 2024:

Hamish Beadle (NZL, 25)

Sam Brand (GBR, 32)

Stephen Clancy ( IRL, 31)

Lucas Dauge (FR, 26)

Gerd De keijzer (NED, 29)

Quinten De Graeve (BEL, 23)

Jan Dunnewind (NED, 25)

Declan Irvine (AUS, 24)

Matyas Kopecky (CZ, 20)

Peter Kusztor (HUN, 38)

David Lozano (ESP, 34)

Doriand Percrule (FR, 24)

Andrea Peron (IT, 34)

Alessandro Perracchione (IT, 18)

Logan Phippen (USA, 31)

Charles Planet (FR, 31)

Antonio Polga (IT, 24)

Umberto Poli (IT, 27)

Filippo Ridolfo (IT, 21)

Nathan Smith (GBR, 23)

Cyclists wear rigid sport-specific shoes while riding, but off the bike comfortable footwear that allows for a natural range of motion in the feet and toes could benefit riders. For example, according to Dr. Sarah Ridge’s research, walking in minimalist shoes has been shown to build foot strength as much as doing an 8-week foot strengthening exercise program. Xero Shoes’ wider, foot-shaped toe boxes and flexible soles could help with active recovery, whether that’s for riders after a day of training or racing, or for their support staff who are on their feet all day.

“We’re extremely pleased to be working with Xero Shoes,” said CEO and Co-Founder of Team Novo Nordisk, Phil Southerland. “Xero Shoes are an up-and-coming American brand and with their ethos and the thought that goes into their whole design and manufacturing process, it’s a perfect partnership for Team Novo Nordisk.”

"We're thrilled to help Team Novo Nordisk not only perform better on their bikes by integrating our footwear into their lives but also to spread their inspiring message of resilience and determination," says Xero Shoes CEO, Steven Sashen.

Adds Southerland, “It’s important for us as a team to work together with partners who share our goal not only to inspire, educate and empower but also to stay true to the natural aspects of performance and we feel that Xero Shoes will be a great fit for us.”

With a shared commitment to promoting health, wellness, and athletic achievement, Xero Shoes and Team Novo Nordisk aim to redefine what is possible.

“I’m very happy for Filippo, he’s made a big step forward this year in his second season as a professional and for all his hard work he deserved the win and came within half a bike length of taking it,” said Head sports director Massimo Podenzana. “The team worked well as a whole  and we had a plan to have the guys active at the front to hedge our bets and see if we could make it aggressive. We had Andrea and Matyas ready for a sprint in the end, but it was Filippo’s move that stayed away.

“Chapeau to Team Zalf, they played their cards smartly at the finish. Filippo gave everything and second place is an excellent result, but  also gave our young guys a good lesson that if even if you have the legs to win sometimes it doesn’t happen.”

Filippo Ridolfo (ITA):

“I have mixed emotions right now, I felt so good throughout the race and I was driving the move along repeatedly, so to come so close to the win is disappointing, but I’m also very happy with second place. It’s a great result and I’m sure it will sink in a day or two." 

“We were so strong as a team , the way we started it was almost like we knew we were going to get a result. On the final lap I was up against two riders form the same team, and although there were two of us leading Zamperini had a teammate five seconds back so he wasn’t pulling the last 3km. I maybe went a little bit early on the ramp up to the finish, but I think that’s my only error and at the end of the day a win and a second place at the same race in two years is great for us.”

Research data shows that Jet Lag weakens the immune system and negatively impacts performance. With this partnership, Uplift will support Team Novo Nordisk’s athletes to reduce the impact of Jet Lag on the body’s physiological systems and sleep.

“We compete all over the world and our schedule usually does not allow time to recover from Jet Lag," said Sergey Davidenko – VP of Operations and Sponsorships. “When I heard about Uplift, I had to try it. The team started testing the Uplift Jet Lag app over two years ago. There was skepticism among some members of our team, but that disappeared once they witnessed how other members benefited from the Uplift treatment. With this year' race schedule including races in North America and Asia, we're excited to continue this partnership with Uplift to support our athletes in reducing the effects of jet lag on their performance.”

As today's athletes utilize more natural solutions to improve health and wellness, the Uplift team looks forward to working with the professional sports industry to promote the positive benefits of sleep and improve mental and physical performance.

“We are very excited to be renewing the partnership with Team Novo Nordisk,” said Uplift CEO Ted Finn. “The Athletes and mission of Team Novo Nordisk inspire us to
redefine what is possible with diabetes, and we are honored and humbled to assist them in their journey. We know that races can be won or lost in a matter of seconds and that traveling across time zones impacts performance, and this is where we can make a difference.”

“Catlike is a premium brand that creates some of the best helmets in the world and we are very happy to continue this long partnership with them,” said Team Novo Nordisk General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “The high quality of their product and the depth of Catlike’s R&D department guarantees the safety of our riders which is our main priority and also provides new, cutting edge technological advances for our team to make the most of.”

“Catlike has always believed in our project over the last ten years of working together and it is great to have their continued support in spreading our mission to inspire, educate and empower everyone around the world living with diabetes.’’ 

Catlike is a high-end brand focused on the development of performance helmets and gear for demanding athletes. Founded in 1996 Catlike has a strong heritage. The well-known “oval design” is an exclusive mark that distinguishes their premium helmets worldwide. The ergonomic, lightweight, and safe design, developed in unison with aerodynamic performance and ventilation at the highest level, guarantee an experience of excellence for all athletes.  

“The best partnerships aren’t dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of success, desire and a big amount of passion for what you do," said Catlike Marketing Manager Marcos Leite. "It’s always a pleasure to be part of Team Novo Nordisk and his history."

 To learn more about Catlike, please visit: https://www.catlike.com/

If 2021 was the season of frustration, then 2022 was the season of rediscovery and results. Top ten leading to the podium and the podium leading to victory.

At GP Kranj in Slovenia last July Andrea Peron achieved his lifelong dream of a professional win, demolishing the field of competition with an early attack towards the top of the final climb in central Kranj and exploding into the last 500m with nothing but focus and raw power pushing through the pedals, over the finish line and overcome with emotion.

2022 came together in that moment. A decade long career encapsulated in the final kilometer of a bike race. More than 500 million people living with diabetes around the world sharing what inspiration can look like and a community brought together with the joy of what is possible.

“What a season we had,” began CEO & Co Founder Phil Southerland. “After the challenges of 2021 we started this year by telling the guys to get back to basics. Go out there and race with a smile on your face and above all have fun. Enjoy being here and use that enjoyment to channel the pressure of racing for results at the highest level of professional cycling.”

“Guess what? It worked. Not only did we have our most consistent season ever in terms of results, our most consistent rider Andrea Peron, achieved his first career win in Slovenia at GP Kranj. After ten years of seconds, thirds, top five, top ten and breakaways in monuments he kept pushing and banging on the door until he burst through. Diabetes didn’t stop him, and neither could the competition and I don’t think the future will either.

“The future is something that we all have an eye on and something that we invest in, which is why this seasons performances and results go hand in hand with our documentary Ride for your L1fe – which is on YouTube right now -because these are some of the tools at our disposal to inspire the next Andrea Peron and Charles Planet and it’s one of our goals to keep doing that.“.

Only one change appears on the roster for 2023 with Uzbekistani climber Ulugbek Saidov returning to the TNN pro team after a season spent gaining experience and results racing for the Uzbekistan national team.

“We’re very satisfied with our performances in 2022,” said General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “To be sitting here reflecting on multiple podiums, top ten placings and Andrea’s win at GP Kranj feels like a good place to be, but also a place that we need to be more often. It’s very important that we kick on in 2023 and carry the momentum from this year, there were many positive moments including Matyas (Kopecky) and Filippo (Ridolfo) starting their pro careers strongly and developing talents like Hamish (Beadle) beginning to show maturity and produce solid performances.”

“But what pleased me the most was the team spirit and the togetherness, after such a difficult 2021 we could be forgiven for letting our heads drop, but we channeled that energy and used it as motivation. Now we approach 2023 with the same attitude and fundamentally the same team."

“We welcome back Ulugbek (Saidov) who has been on his own journey of development and is now ready to go again and play his part in helping the team. I’m excited to see what 2023 has in store and I’m sure that if we put the same hard work in then we are going to see more results and more smiles on our faces.”

Once again the balance between experience and youthful talent will be important in 2023 with the older established captains Peron, Charles Planet and David Lozano looking to bring on the younger riders as second year pro’s Matyas Kopecky and Filippo Ridolfo look to repeat their positive debut seasons and push on to the next level.

Team Novo Nordisk for 2023:

Hamish Beadle (NZL, 24)

Sam Brand (GBR, 31)

Robbe Ceurens (BEL, 21)

Stephen Clancy (IRL, 30)

Lucas Dauge (FRA, 25)

Gerd de Keijzer (NLD, 28)

Jan Dunnewind (NLD, 24)

Joonas Henttala (FIN, 31)

Declan Irvine (AUS, 23)

Matyas Kopecky (CZE, 19)

Peter Kusztor (HUN, 37)

David Lozano (ESP, 33)

Andrea Peron (ITA, 34)

Logan Phippen (USA, 30)

Charles Planet (FRA, 29)

Umberto Poli (ITA, 26)

Filippo Ridolfo (ITA, 21)

Ulugbek Saidov (UZB, 26)

 In collaboration with our sponsors Novo Nordisk and the streaming platform of multi-media and outdoor community lifestyle company Outside INC in the USA, Ride for your L1fe is now available to view on the Outside INC fast network and linear channels. 

“There are over 500 million people around the world living with diabetes and that number is rising everyday,” said Phil Southerland, CEO and Co-founder of Team Novo Nordisk and CEO of Supersapiens. “18 of those 500 million compete at the highest level of professional cycling week in week out, month after month and year on year.”

  “We race against the best in the world whilst managing diabetes so that we live to race another day. Sometimes things go wrong. Often things go right. Throughout it all our athletes are supported by a team of dedicated professionals and together we are Team Novo Nordisk and this is a story of a year in our lives.” 

“It can’t be underestimated what goes into making and keeping Team Novo Nordisk a reality day in and day out. We are a unique team, and we have a unique message to carry, the work that every member of this team puts in is what sustains us, and this film is also for them. A lasting testament to the importance of what we do and a small insight into our work so that everyone can see its significance.”

Ride for your L1fe tells only a part of the whole story. The stories of the Team Novo Nordisk riders are unfolding organically every-day and the one constant, never changing fact is that type 1 diabetes is for life and there are good days and bad days.

"When it comes to type 1, I believe it's key to talk/show the ups as well as the downs," says the film director Peter Alsted. "They complement each other, they are part of what living with type 1 implies, they make the characters much more relatable, and real."

 "I think it's also important to remember that pro cycling is a lot of hard work and dedication. These riders are heroes because of the hardship that comes with their quest, but they are humans too, and their humanity is shown in those moments of vulnerability portrayed in the film. Filmmaking is about capturing those moments where you feel both the ups and the downs. Life itself is not a 24hr joy-ride."

Ride for your L1fe is out now on Outside channels. Watch full movie here.