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Danish cyclist keeps promise with final stage victory
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Danish cyclist keeps promise with final stage victory

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cyclist Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen fulfilled a promise to his national teammates by winning the final stage of the PostNord Danmark Rundt.
  • Pedersen, riding for the Danish national team in this race, executed a long sprint to secure the victory.
  • The win was particularly meaningful for Pedersen, as it marked his first race victory in two years and boosted his confidence in his training.

Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen kept his word to his national teammates, clinching a surprise victory on the final stage of the PostNord Danmark Rundt in Rødovre. The Danish cyclist, who usually rides for the French team Decathlon, was granted permission to represent his national squad for the race.

I told the boys that I just had to be in the top-10 in the last corner, and then I would take it home from the wheel of one of the real sprinters.

— Rasmus Søjberg PedersenExplaining his strategy for the final stage.

Pedersen explained his winning strategy: "I told the boys that I just had to be in the top-10 in the last corner, and then I would take it home from the wheel of one of the real sprinters." He found the perfect wheel in Jensen Plowright, whose long, hard sprint suited Pedersen's strengths.

"I got Jensen Plowright's wheel, and he opened a long sprint, and that is perfect for me with such a really hard, long sprint," Pedersen said. This victory is especially significant for the 24-year-old, as it's his first win since becoming the Danish champion in the road race two years ago.

I got Jensen Plowright's wheel, and he opened a long sprint, and that is perfect for me with such a really hard, long sprint.

— Rasmus Søjberg PedersenDescribing the crucial moment of the sprint.

"I am super proud to show that I have the level to be up here. It also shows that the training and dedication I have put into it over the summer and the last year and a half are bearing fruit now," Pedersen stated. He added that winning in Denmark, even though he is from Jutland and not this specific region, feels "absolutely crazy" in front of a home crowd.

I am super proud to show that I have the level to be up here. It also shows that the training and dedication I have put into it over the summer and the last year and a half are bearing fruit now.

— Rasmus Søjberg PedersenReflecting on the significance of his victory.

The overall victory in the PostNord Danmark Rundt went to Belgian star Wout van Aert, who dominated the first three stages. Lukas Kubis of Slovakia secured second place, while Henrik Breiner Pedersen of Denmark rounded out the podium and claimed the youth jersey.

The victory ranks really high for me, and it is always extra unique to win in Denmark. I am not on home ground, because I am from Jutland, but it is still in front of a home crowd, and it feels absolutely crazy.

— Rasmus Søjberg PedersenExpressing his feelings about winning on home soil.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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