Astana Qazaqstan Team is reinforcing its Performance Group

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 season, Astana Qazaqstan Team is making a strong push to enhance rider’s performance, bringing in several specialists to bolster the Performance Group. In the new season, the team will include Alex Dowsett, Helmut Dollinger, Manuel Crespo, and Morgan Saussine, Kazinform News Agency cites the Team’s official website.

Former British track world hour record holder Alex Dowsett will join the team as a Performance Engineer.

“Alex, a former professional cyclist and track world hour record holder, will focus on optimizing rider positioning on the bike, testing technical equipment, and preparing for time trials. Given recent project developments, including in the technical domain, I believe Alex is an invaluable addition, bringing deep expertise in biomechanics and aerodynamics. He understands speed and high-performance cycling”, said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team.

Helmut Dollinger, a well-regarded coach within the professional peloton, has coached numerous high-level riders. As part of Astana Qazaqstan Team, he will strengthen the coaching staff, working alongside other specialists to improve rider performance.

Professor Manuel Crespo will join as the new Strength and Conditioning Coach.

“This was a position we were missing in our group, so we sought an expert in this area. I’m pleased Manuel is joining our project. He will be responsible not only for the physical preparation of our athletes but will also work on injury prevention”, commented Alexandr Vinokurov.

Morgan Saussine, a Sports Data Scientist, will be Astana Qazaqstan Team’s new data analyst. Morgan already collaborated with the team in 2024, assisting in the so-called “Project 35”. In the upcoming season, Morgan will leverage training and race data daily, building operational models for the Performance Group to maximize rider performance at the highest level.