Written by TEAM BOBYN at 16:29 27/4-2023
Slowly but steady the TB ship grinds its way forward..
S64 turned out to be a a good year. Some good [performances in the tours coupled with a season-record number of results - albeit we could have done with a few more victories but the team, exhausted at the end were unable to fulfill. THe team spent some good time in D4 and remained competitive in D5.
Polishchuk picked up his first ever career win at the Aspen-Denver and it was in this race that TB recorded their very first 1-2-3 with Dolzhikov and Chupov picking up the remaining podium places. Fans favourite, Kozlovsky picked up three podium and the became the highest ranked rider in at 1140th and performed well in the tours and Ukraine races.
In summary:
Pts: 542 (+ 60pts)
Division: 5 (E) (+/- Divisions)
Rank: Ukraine 1st ( +/- place)
worldwide 268th ( +40 places)
Team Value 2.491m (+ 134k)
Personnel & Tactical Changes
Davydov will retire after 16 seasons of loyal service and with this change their will be a new change of focus for TB. Young climber Zhuravlyov is catapulted to team captain after a brilliant S64 and the team will refocus on climbing while Kozlovsky is moved to Vice Captain with a strenghtened sprint outfit. Kapriyanov will remain the TT expert with the Uzbeks Arshavin and Yenotov providing the backup Captain role during periods of TF.
International:
Ukraine will be pleased that they had a chance to take the Comrade Cup in the final race albeit we were a little dissappointted in the actual performance.
A number of TB riders were heavily featured, including Zhuravlyov (3 caps - incl. a PB 10th), Davydov (1 cap), Kozlovsky (1 cap)Dmitriyev (2 Caps) Volkov (3 caps)Dolzhikov (1 cap)Rusanov (1 cap & 4th)Polishchuk(1cap)Lyutov (1 cap - debut), Yunge (2 caps)Zhivenkov (1 cap) Destyatov (1 cap) and Chupov (1 cap)
TB's Uzbek rider Yenotov picking up 3 caps.
U23 - First bit of success for a while as TB have developed a pool of 5 youth riders bringing in Bogun from the Browncoats and the rapid development of Korablin with some degree of success. This includes placements for Korablin, Andreyushkin and Medvedev. This bodes well for the future.
Ukraine Honours
A superb performances on HOme Turf for Rusanov.
S64 14th Pidhirne - Zhuravky (D4) Rusanov
S64 3rd Prylukivka - Novopylypivka (D6) Kozlovsky
S64 3rd Kovel-Kovel (D6) Rusanov
Tours & Cups
TB participated in a record number of XX tours this season with some good performances particuarly in the Youth competitions.
Mote Rosa, El Corazon, Fast on wheels, Cesko, Tien
MONTE ROSA TOUR (D5) - GC & Youth Classification - 3rd
GC - Artur Zhuravlyov 17th (S64)
Av.Pos - Myatlev (S50) 37th
Best Stage Performance: - Demian Kapriyanov (S57) Bern Prologue
- winner
Youth Classification - 3rd (S64) Artur Zhuravlyov
El CORAZON (D5). GC
GC Filip Volkov (S64 12th)
Av.Pos. Filip Volkov (S60 23rd)
Best Stage Performance: Miguel de Allende - San Miguel de
Allende Filip Volkov (S64 3rd)
ORYX (D6) Youth Classification - 3rd & Sprint Classification - 8th
& GC
GC -Artur Zhuravlyov (S64) 7th
Av.Pos - Walter Vannoy (S49 34th) (S48) 11th)
Best Stage Performance: -
Demian Kapriyanov (S57) Walvis Bay-Swakopmund 2nd
Youth Classification - 3rd (S64) Artur Zhuravlyov
Sprint Classification - 8th (S64) Spartak Kozlovsky
Objectives for S65 (hmm on paper looks like we've failed on a lot of objectives but actually feel like we are progressing).
(i) Be top ranked Ukraine Side (S64-Met! )
(ii) Bring in some new Ukraine teams (S64 - static - 2 teams)
(ii) Finish in D4 - get some exposure to D4 (S64 - partially met - some expsoure D4 )
(iii) Target 3 x wins.(S64- 1 win - fail (but 15 results - a record!)
(iv) Participate in at least one tour, improve on one of best performances.(S64 -exceeded)
(v) Increase Team value to $2.5mk (S64 - $2.4mk - just short)
(vi) Participate and progress stats in any UKraine race that becomes available (ultimate aim to win all Ukraine's 12 races). (S64 - met)
(vii) Finish top 7 of the FSU sides. (ranked 10th in S64 - fail)
Good Luck Everyone for S64!!!
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