Ahead of the 2025 season, the team Astana Kazakhstan Team does everything possible to get back to the top. After having increased its workforce with no less than 12 recruits for 2025, including Alberto Bettiol, Wout Poelsor Clement Champoussinthe Kazakh team is also strengthening its technical staff with a view to improving the performance of its runners by integrating several specialists into its performance group. As announced in recent days, Alex Dowsett therefore arrives as as a performance engineer. Mais the 36-year-old Briton, recommended by Mark Cavendish in person, former chrono specialist and aerodynamics expert, does not come alone since he is accompanied by theAustrian Helmut Dollingerfrom Spanish Manuel Crespo and French Morgan Saussine.
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“He understands speed and high-level Cycling”
Helmut Dollingera respected coach in the professional peloton, will strengthen the technical staff, working alongside other specialists to improve the performance of the riders. Morgan Saussinea sports data specialist, will be the new data analyst: he will use training and racing data on a daily basis, building operational models for the performance group.
Alexandre Vinokourovgeneral manager of the Kazahke team, is delighted with the arrival ofAlex Dowsett in his staff: “Alex, a former professional cyclist and hour record holder, will focus on optimizing riders' position on the bike, testing technical equipment and preparing for time trials. Given recent developments, particularly in the technical field, I believe Alex is a valuable asset, bringing deep expertise in biomechanics and aerodynamics. He understands speed and high-level cycling.”.
The professor Manuel Crespo will join the team as a new strength and conditioning coach: “It was a position that was missing in our group, so we looked for an expert in this field. I am delighted that Manuel is joining our project. He will be responsible not only for the physical preparation of our athletes, but will also work on prevention injuries”commented Alexander Vinokurov. This sets out the ambitions of the Kazakh team for next year.
