{"id":273662,"date":"2026-08-28T02:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T02:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/273662\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T02:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T02:58:09","slug":"team-novo-nordisk-returns-to-philadelphia-cycling-classic-with-message-of-perseverance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/273662\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Novo Nordisk returns to Philadelphia Cycling Classic with message of perseverance"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia Cycling Classic<\/a> is welcoming back Team Novo Nordisk, a professional cycling team whose riders all compete while living with Type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n

The team is using its appearance at this year’s race not only to compete, but also to inspire others living with the condition, particularly children.<\/p>\n

David Lozano, a member of Team Novo Nordisk, said he was told his cycling career was over after he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n

“I needed to overcome this challenge I had,” he said. “Not only if you’re diagnosed with diabetes or in any circumstances, you’re gonna have challenges, and what is important is the way you overcome them, no?”
Lozano said.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old turned professional at 18 and became an 11-time Spanish national mountain bike and cyclocross champion.<\/p>\n

Although his diagnosis interrupted his career, he continued pursuing the sport and joined Team Novo Nordisk.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Best spots to watch the Philadelphia Cycling Classic<\/a><\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns to the city on August 30, 2026 after a decade without a race and we have some of the best watch spots to catch the action. The all-day event features a women’s race in the morning and a men’s race in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

According to the team, Lozano has competed in more than 1,000 cycling races. He said he will complete 55 race days by the end of this season.<\/p>\n

The team hopes its presence at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic will help raise awareness about living with Type 1 diabetes and demonstrate what is possible for people with the condition.<\/p>\n

“Having us racing all over the globe in one of the most challenging sports, in my opinion, I think is one of the best ways to show that with diabetes, you don’t need to stop dreaming,” Lozano said.<\/p>\n

As part of its outreach efforts at the race, Team Novo Nordisk will host a tent at the start and finish line on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.<\/p>\n

The team will also bring children living with Type 1 diabetes to meet the riders before the race.<\/p>\n

For team members, the goal extends beyond competition, using their experiences to encourage others with diabetes to continue pursuing their goals.<\/p>\n

For more details about the race, visit PhiladelphiaCyclingClassic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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