Danmark Rundt
Stage race | |
Organiser | Danish Cycling Federation |
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Race director | Jesper Worre |
Web site | postnorddanmarkrundt |
History | |
First edition | 1985 |
Editions | 32 (as of 2023) |
First winner | Moreno Argentin (ITA) |
Most wins | Jakob Fuglsang (DEN) (3 wins) |
Most recent | Mads Pedersen (DEN) |
Danmark Rundt is a
Course
Traditionally, the race starts off on the Jutland peninsula and ends on the island of Zealand – on Frederiksberg Allé in Copenhagen. Since 2004, one of the stages has included the steep street Kiddesvej in the city of Vejle. It's this hilly stage and the time trial that usually determine who will win the general classification.
History
The race was first run yearly from 1985 to 1988 and, after a break of 7 years, from 1995 onwards. It attracts approximately half a million spectators on the road.[citation needed]
After no less than five second places overall, including twice before the race hiatus of 1989–1994, Rolf Sørensen finally secured overall victory in his home race in 2000.[2][3]
In
In
The 2014 Danmark Rundt was won by Danish rider Michael Valgren of the Tinkoff–Saxo team. The 2015 edition was planned to start on 4 August 2014, with the first stage scheduled to begin in Struer and end in Holstebro. It ended on 8 August.[4] The 2015 Danmark Rundt was won by Danish rider Christopher Juul-Jensen of the Tinkoff–Saxo team.
Winners by year
Podium positions
Secondary classifications
Various secondary competitions have been held over the years.[5]
*In 1985, 1986 and 1987 the competition was for riders under 23 years, in 1988 the bar was raised to 24 years, and in 2000 and later editions, it has been for riders born in or after (race year) – 25 years (i.e. in 2000 they had to be born in or after 1975).[dubious ]
Other classifications
In addition to the five competitions above, in all editions except the 1985 and 1995 ones, a fighter competition was held.
Former classifications
- Until 2000, a sprint competition was held.
- In 1987 and 1988 a "Best Dane" competition was held.
- In 1995, a "Best Amateur" competition was held.
Winners by nation
A complete list over overall winners by nation of the Post Danmark Rundt.[6]
Rank | Country | Most times winner | Most recent winner | Wins |
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1 | Denmark | Jakob Fuglsang (3) | Mads Pedersen (2023) | 14 |
2 | Italy | Moreno Argentin, Fabrizio Guidi, Ivan Basso (1 each) | Ivan Basso (2005) | 3 |
Netherlands | Wilco Kelderman, Servais Knaven, Lieuwe Westra (1 each) | Wilco Kelderman (2013) | 3 | |
Belgium | Remco Evenepoel, Marc Streel, Wout van Aert (1 each) | Remco Evenepoel (2021) | 3 | |
5 | Norway | Kurt Asle Arvesen (2) | Kurt Asle Arvesen (2007) | 2 |
Australia | Phil Anderson, Simon Gerrans (1 each) | Simon Gerrans (2011) | 2 | |
7 | United States | Tyler Hamilton (1) | Tyler Hamilton (1999) | 1 |
United Kingdom | David Millar (1) | David Millar (2001) | 1 | |
Germany | Sebastian Lang (1 ) | Sebastian Lang (2003) | 1 | |
Switzerland | Fabian Cancellara (1) | Fabian Cancellara (2006) | 1 | |
France | Christophe Laporte (1) | Christophe Laporte (2022) | 1 |
Most stage wins
A list of the riders with the most stage wins in the Post Danmark Rundt.[7]
# | Rider | Stage wins |
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1 | Matti Breschel (DEN) | 9 |
2 | Jesper Skibby (DEN) | 5 |
Nicola Minali (ITA) | ||
4 | Ivan Basso (ITA) | 4 |
Magnus Cort (DEN) | ||
6 | Jean-Paul van Poppel (NED) | 3 |
Rolf Sørensen (DEN) | ||
Jaan Kirsipuu (EST) | ||
Mark Cavendish (GBR) |
Classifications
As of the 2018 edition, the jerseys worn by the leaders of the individual classifications are:
- Blue Jersey – Worn by the leader of the general classification.
- Green Jersey – Worn by the leader of the points classification.
- Polkadot Jersey – Worn by the leader of the climber classification.
- White Jersey – Worn by the best rider under 23 years of age on the overall classification.
References
- ^ "PostNord Danmark Rundt". FirstCycling.com. 2022.
- ^ "Cykling: Rolf Sørensen vinder Danmark Rundt". 5 August 2000.
- ^ "Rolf Sørensens rørende triumf". 6 August 2000.
- ^ Ruten til Post Danmark Rundt 2015, Danmarks Cykle Union. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Vindere af indlagte konkurrencer". postdanmarkrundt.dk. Danmarks Cykle Union. Archived from the original on 28 February 2004.
- ^ "2011 Post Danmark Rundt Winners". Danmarks Cykle Union. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ "Statistik – PostNord Danmark Rundt". www.postnorddanmarkrundt.dk. Archived from the original on 2017-05-14.
External links
- Official website(in Danish)