Cees Bol Extends Contract with Astana Qazaqstan Team for Two More Years
Astana Qazaqstan Team has announced that Dutch rider Cees Bol has renewed his contract for two more years. Bol joined the team in the 2023 season and has made a strong impression in his debut year. The new agreement will see Bol continue with Astana Qazaqstan Team for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
“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 Cees Bol.
Bol has already shown his potential as a sprinter and lead-out man for the team. He achieved two stage podiums in the Saudi Tour, finished 3rd in the General Classification of the Four Days of Dunkerque, and had strong performances in other races such as the ZLM Tour and the Tour de France.
“That’s true that Cees joined our team in the very last moment, already in January, but it did not affect his season in Astana as Cees proved to be a very strong and professional rider. He missed a victory so far, but I am sure he can achieve it in the next races this year and in the following two 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.
This contract extension reflects the team’s confidence in Bol’s abilities and their commitment to further success in sprint races. Bol himself is excited about the prospect of continuing his journey with Astana Qazaqstan Team and aims to achieve even more in the seasons to come.
