Vasilis Anastopoulos

Vasilis Anastopoulos, Head of Performance at Astana, shares how data-driven strategies helped the cycling team avoid WorldTour relegation. He discusses the innovative recruitment of a data engineer and the introduction of targeted race planning. Joe Dombrowski reflects on the team's challenging morale and identity issues before the turnaround. Together, they reveal insights on their rigorous training schedule, nutrition, and the impact of new equipment, showcasing a remarkable transformation in just a year.