Jan. 16 – Two Italian Team will be part of Novo Nordisk, the first team in the world composed exclusively of professional cyclists with diabetes: Andrea Peron, 25 from Borgoricco (Padova) and Paolo Cravanzola, 27 from Trofarello (Turin). The two athletes were confirmed in the team will start its second season at the Tour de San Luis, which will take place in the heart of Argentina from January 20. “At 16, I was diagnosed with diabetes – says Peron – but that did not stop me. Being a professional cyclist is a dream come true, and even thought I’ve been part of the team for only a year, I feel like we are a real family. This year, we set a big goal: to improve our results from last year in every race. We want to send an even stronger message to people with diabetes: do not hold back. ” “Cycling – says Cravanzola – has changed my perception of diabetes. I want to give this advice to all those who fight against this disease: do not let the hard times take away the satisfaction that sports can give you.”
