Name: Christopher Navarro
Age: 63 years old
Residence: Jacksonville (Verenigde Staten)
What made you decide to join the Fan Peloton?
“I’m a huge fan of Sepp Kuss and started following the team mainly when he joined. After that, my interest grew because of the performances of Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard, but above all because of the way the rest of the team supports them. By joining the Fan Peloton, I gain more insight into the organisation, the team spirit and the way the team interacts with its fans.”
Can you explain why you feel so involved?
“For me, it’s mainly the WhatsApp groups and messages from the team that give me a strong sense of involvement. You get direct information about races, events and reactions, as well as regular glimpses behind the scenes. I also really enjoy the Fan Peloton articles. They give you more insight into the staff, riders and other fans. I also love that videos are available so quickly after a race. That lets you relive special moments and sometimes see footage you missed during the race.”
Have you ever attended one of our events?
“I haven’t been to a specific team event yet, but in 2025 I did attend two stages of the Volta ao Algarve. Jonas Vingegaard won there and I was staying in the Algarve. Because the race is relatively small-scale, you could get very close to the action and the team. That made it really special.”