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Danmark Rundt is a professional road cycling race. It is currently sponsored by the Danish national postal agency, , and the race is therefore also known as PostNord Danmark Rundt. The race is sometimes called the Tour of Denmark in English language media. The race has been on the calendar since 2021, after being cancelled in 2020.


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.

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.

In 2004 it was won by Kurt Asle Arvesen, after his teammate let him win an intermediate sprint, so Arvesen finished 2 seconds ahead in the overall classification. In 2005 of , coming off the 2005 Tour de France as the overall runner-up, totally dominated the race, and won overall as well as 4 out of 6 stages. Since the race was run at the same time as the race , only three UCI ProTour teams participated.

In 2006, the race was won by Fabian Cancellara of CSC ahead of Stuart O'Grady, also of CSC and in 2007 Kurt Asle Arvesen returned to win for the second time, being the first in history to do so, and giving Team CSC its 4th consecutive win. In 2008 from Team Designa Køkken became the first Dane to win since 2002. In 2009 he became the first rider to win the race two years in a row before going on to win for a third consecutive year in 2010. Fuglsang was succeeded by Australian rider in 2011, in 2012 and in 2013.

The 2014 Danmark Rundt was won by Danish rider of the team. The 2015 edition was planned to start on 4 August 2014, with the first stage scheduled to begin in Struer and end in . It ended on 8 August. Ruten til Post Danmark Rundt 2015, Danmarks Cykle Union. Retrieved 15 July 2015. The 2015 Danmark Rundt was won by Danish rider Christopher Juul-Jensen of the team.


Winners by year

Podium positions
1985, Sammontana–Bianchi21"58"
1986, Selca–Conti–Galli4"13"
1987, Toshiba6"24"
1988, TVM5"47"
1989–1994: No competition
1995,1'02"2'05"
1996, 12"1'02"
1997, TVM10"24"
1998,54"1'19"
1999,18"45"
2000,30"44"
2001,7"18"
2002,1'12"1'45"
2003,2"19"
2004,2"49"
2005,2'21"2'51"
2006,20"53"
2007,14"27"
2008, Team Designa Køkken9"15"
2009,3"47"
2010,27"1'35"
2011,9"29"
2012,10"14"
2013,6"15"
2014,15"17"
2015,45"49"
2016,10"57"
2017,15"46"
2018,32"36"
2019,11"12"
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021,1' 42"2' 00"
2022,4"9"
2023,41"+ 1' 19"
2024,1"27"
2025,1'28"1'30"


Secondary classifications
Various secondary competitions have been held over the years.
1985, Carrera–InoxpranNo such competition, Carrera–InoxpranCarrera–Inoxpran
1986, , Roland,Danmark-Bikuben
1987, Danmark-Bikuben,, Pepsi–FaniniDanmark-Bikuben
1988, ,, Pepsi–FaniniRoland–Colnago
1989–1994: No competition
1995, TVMNo such competitionNo such competitionTVM
1996,
1997, Schauff Öschelbronn
1998, Ballan, ASICS
1999, Ballan,
2000,,,Team Farm Frites
2001,, Alessio,
2002,,,
2003,,,
2004,, ,
2005,, ,
2006,,,
2007,, ,
2008,, , Team Designa Køkken
2009,, ,
2010,, Team Designa Køkken–Blue Water, Team HTC–Columbia
2011,,,
2012,,,
2013,,,
2014,,,
2015,,,
2016,,,
2017,,,
2018,,,
2019,,,
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021,, Team PostNord Danmark,
2022,,,
2023,,,
2024,,,
2025,,,
*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).


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.
15
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1


Most stage wins
A list of the riders with the most stage wins in the Post Danmark Rundt.
9
7
5
4
3


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.


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