Coming to Astana Qazaqstan as a last-minute reinforcement, not many big things were expected from the Dutch sprinter, who was part of the 'Mark Cavendish package'. However Bol proved to be a valuable rider, not only in sprints, but also in harder stages and, to the surprise of many, a very competent time trialist. This combination of skills brought the 28-year old to many good GC results in smaller stage races that didn't feature mountains, delivering important UCI points for his team as well.
"Last year I had a strange winter and I joined Astana Qazaqstan Team in the very last moment. However, immediately from the moment I joined Astana I felt very well. We started working together in a great way and I found here a great group of riders and staff and a very nice atmosphere. The season so far has been really good for me, I felt like I am in the right place inside the team. I’ve got a good racing calendar and I was also happy with the opportunities I’ve got during the season. Looks like the team was also happy with me, so we’ve got a new agreement quite easy."
"To me it is a great new possibility to stay in Astana Qazaqstan Team for two more seasons, to continue working together pursuing more good results. During 2023 I had some nice podiums and placements, but I hope the wins will come too. I am sure in this team I can achieve something important," said Bol.
"Cees proved to be a very strong and professional rider. He missed a victory so far, but I am sure he can achieve it this year and in the following years in our team. There is not a secret that sprint is quite a new cycling area for us, but this year we proved we can be successful in sprint competing against the best sprinter teams in the world. We are ready to improve in sprint and Cees is ready to be a good part of this improvement. I am happy he is staying with us, and I am sure in the next two years together we can achieve many good things," said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team.
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Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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🇳🇱 CONTRACT EXTENSION: @ceesbol1995 Cees Bol renews with Astana Qazaqstan Team for two more years: 📰👉bit.ly/4595oWG #AstanaQazaqstanTeam 📷 @SprintCycling
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