Tour of Denmark 2021 (10th to 14th of August)

[Velolover2]

What's the chance of echelons today? The 40 km long Holmsland Klit isthmus is one of the best places for crosswind racing.

 

[Danskebjerge]

I think the one rider was trying to set up his teammate, but then he didn't realise that he had already attacked on the other side of the road.

And the argument between the two afterwards was also entertaining to watch.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

And the argument between the two afterwards was also entertaining to watch.

Yeah, they also made a bit of a mess in the other sprint afterwards. Luckily they will get two more chances to get it right.

 

[Danskebjerge]

What's the chance of echelons today? The 40 km long Holmsland Klit isthmus is one of the best places for crosswind racing.

Not windy enough, I'm afraid. The riders themselves expect a quiet day.

 

[Velolover2]

...and of course Vejle talks are in effect. Don't care bout it, gimmie Dimen laps.

It looks like the first stage to Esbjerg will have a strong SW wind and rain. Will it be enough W to cause echelons or will it be too much of a headwind?

Asked the DR sports commentators about the climb. Let's hope it gets through. Dimen 2022

 

[Lequack]

Does Denmark not have any hills at all?

 

[Danskebjerge]

Does Denmark not have any hills at all?

Definitely. But no climbs of more than around 110 meters in height. (Unless they place a race on the Faroe Islands ...)

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Asked the DR sports commentators about the climb. Let's hope it gets through. Dimen 2022

Considering they are riding though Aabenraa during the TdF, I doubt they will be doing it next year, but fingers crossed!

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if they won't be going through Southern Jutland at all. A stage in the North, a stage to Aarhus, a stage to Vejle, a TT on Funen and then a sprint on Frederiksberg Allé. It could also be only two stages in Jutland and another one on Zealand (possibly including Asnæs Indelukke), but that will also depend on whether there is even going to be a TT.

 

[Valanga]

Does Denmark not have any hills at all?

http://www.climbs.dk can give you an idea

 

[Velolover2]

Considering they are riding though Aabenraa during the TdF, I doubt they will be doing it next year, but fingers crossed!

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if they won't be going through Southern Jutland at all. A stage in the North, a stage to Aarhus, a stage to Vejle, a TT on Funen and then a sprint on Frederiksberg Allé. It could also be only two stages in Jutland and another one on Zealand (possibly including Asnæs Indelukke), but that will also depend on whether there is even going to be a TT.

Important information. I remember you could send in route suggestions on their official website. I'm planning to do it again. If they are arriving via Aalborg Airport, we could do something like this:

Stage 1: Aalborg - Aarhus (Sprinter stage with a hilly twist)
Stage 2: Horsens - Vejle (Puncheur stage)
Stage 3: Kolding - Aabenraa (Northern Classics stage)
Stage 4: Funen ITT (10-15 km)
Stage 5: Korsør - Frederiksberg (Sprinter stage)

 

[tobydawq]

Important information. I remember you could send in route suggestions on their official website. I'm planning to do it again. If they are arriving via Aalborg Airport, we could do something like this:

Stage 1: Aalborg - Aarhus (Sprinter stage with a hilly twist)
Stage 2: Horsens - Vejle (Puncheur stage)
Stage 3: Kolding - Aabenraa (Northern Classics stage)
Stage 4: Funen ITT (10-15 km)
Stage 5: Korsør - Frederiksberg (Sprinter stage)

They never go to Horsens. It's only good enough for the Giro

 

[tobydawq]

By the way, why are they always inviting a random Polish continental team?

 

[sir fly]

By the way, why are they always inviting a random Polish continental team?

Good-neighborly relations, inter-tour rivalry, who knows...

 

[Velolover2]

They never go to Horsens. It's only good enough for the Giro

Worre was clearly afraid of Purhøj. A Strade Purhøj.

 

[Danskebjerge]

http://www.climbs.dk can give you an idea

The maps don't work anymore.

 

[tobydawq]

They never go to Horsens. It's only good enough for the Giro

It's not even an exaggeration upon a check. They have finished there one time in this millennium (and you could even argue they haven't as it was in 2000) and not started once. Meanwhile, the freaking Giro has had a stage with a start and finish there. I guess Cavendish does not mind that they will not go there, though...

 

[tobydawq]

Worre was clearly afraid of Purhøj. A Strade Purhøj.

It sucks that there is no asphalt there. I think I have punctured twice on that stretch and it's very anti-climactic to turn around at the top.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Important information. I remember you could send in route suggestions on their official website. I'm planning to do it again. If they are arriving via Aalborg Airport, we could do something like this:

Stage 1: Aalborg - Aarhus (Sprinter stage with a hilly twist)
Stage 2: Horsens - Vejle (Puncheur stage)
Stage 3: Kolding - Aabenraa (Northern Classics stage)
Stage 4: Funen ITT (10-15 km)
Stage 5: Korsør - Frederiksberg (Sprinter stage)

I'm not sure Aalborg would pay for it, if they don't get a stage finish though, but you could easily start in Løgstør, Aars or Støvring for instance instead. It won't really matter cause they obviously want the stage to be decided on the circuit in Aarhus anyway.

The cobbled climb in Mariager will possibly also be used again soon.

 

[Velolover2]

I guess Cavendish does not mind that they will not go there, though...

Cav's only demand to show up: No Horsens.

 

[BlueRoads]

Does Denmark not have any hills at all?

I started to understand the Danish topology when I read that there is a discussion whether the grave-mounds should count as mountains. The country is flatter than the Netherlands...

 

[sir fly]

Well, Denmark looks pretty ordinary to me.
Wouldn't be able to tell it apart from the rest of northern Europe.

 

[tobydawq]

I started to understand the Danish topology when I read that there is a discussion whether the grave-mounds should count as mountains. The country is flatter than the Netherlands...

Well, it's hillier than most of The Netherlands but can't compete with the Limburg province.

 

[BlueRoads]

Well, it's hillier than most of The Netherlands but can't compete with the Limburg province.

Well, there's nothing wrong with being flat, I'd love cycling in Denmark!

 

[RedheadDane]

Well, it's hillier than most of The Netherlands but can't compete with the Limburg province.

The particular part they're currently in is rather flat, though.

Cav's only demand to show up: No Horsens.

And no Ferraris!

 

[Velolover2]

I'm not sure Aalborg would pay for it, if they don't get a stage finish though, but you could easily start in Løgstør, Aars or Støvring for instance instead. It won't really matter cause they obviously want the stage to be decided on the circuit in Aarhus anyway.

The cobbled climb in Mariager will possibly also be used again soon.

Yeah. Even if wouldn't have any impact, it's worth a visit. Just for the visuals.. Mariager is one of the most picturesque towns.

That said, those cobbles are highly underrated. The cobbles of Vestergade in Mariager are basically a shorter version of Carrefour de l'Arbre. They are really terrible on a road bike. The cobbles in the town center are more gentle tho'.