Casper Pedersen to Join Uno-X in 2027
Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Casper Pedersen will join Norwegian-owned Uno-X from 2027 on a contract through 2029.
- The 30-year-old rider has competed in six Grand Tours and spent eight seasons on the World Tour, with three career wins.
- Pedersen said he hopes to ride the Giro dโItalia, the only Grand Tour he has not yet entered.
Casper Pedersen will add another Dane to Uno-X from 2027, leaving Quick-Step for the Norwegian-owned team on a contract that runs through the end of 2029.
Pedersen said he had long dreamed of joining Uno-X Mobility. He praised the teamโs development in recent years and said its environment could help him take another step as a rider.
โIโm really looking forward to becoming part of the strong team spirit you can see at Uno-X. The way they race as one united group is inspiring and brings out the best in everyone. I think it will be a fantastic environment for me,โ Pedersen said.
I have long dreamed of switching to Uno-X Mobility. The teamโs development in recent years has been impressive, and I believe I can take another step as a rider in the environment the team offers.
The 30-year-old has competed in six Grand Tours and spent eight seasons on the World Tour. He has three victories, including his biggest win at Paris-Tours in 2020. At Uno-X, he aims to compete in the Giro dโItalia, the only Grand Tour he has not yet ridden.
Uno-X currently counts Magnus Cort, Anthon Charmig and Alexander Kamp among its Danish riders. Cort will retire after this season.
Iโm really looking forward to becoming part of the strong team spirit you can see at Uno-X. The way they race as one united group is inspiring and brings out the best in everyone. I think it will be a fantastic environment for me.
Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.