Chris Juul Jensen Wins The Tour Of Denmark

Last updated : 09 August 2015 By Covsupport News Service

Former Irish international Chris Juul Jensen has won the 25th Tour Of Denmark.

The Tinkoff Saxo who now rides under a Danish Licence, was the leader going into this final 155km stage from Hillerød to Frederiksberg.

Four riders formed the break and stayed away all day until the last five kilometres when Brian Van Goetham of Roompot's was caught.

Tinkoff Saxo controlled things and were setting Matti Breschel up.

However, with no Edvald Boasson-Hagen of MTN Qhubeka to over take him in the points competition, Breschel who has won two stages in this race allowed team mate- Michael Morkov to take the win in 3.09.59 with Beschel taking second place.

Chris Juul-Jensen finished safely in the peloton and took the overall win saying: “It’s difficult to describe this. On top of the overall win, we finish off with a very well deserved stage win for Michael Mørkøv.

"It was something special to enter the laps and streets here in Copenhagen that I know so well with this huge turnout.

"It was a mixture of being focused on making it to the finish line to secure the lead and enjoying it but I must admit that I was confident all because of this group of riders that I have around me.

"We’ve targeted multiple goals during Tour of Denmark and this time everything played out just right. I’m overwhelmed by this experience and the support I have received from my teammates and people at the side of the road.

"Before the season I had two main goals – to win the national TT championship and to win the Tour of Denmark.

And yesterday at the time trial, I was able to establish my overall win in this race wearing the red and white national TT jersey.

"I have a new team next year but it’s very special to conclude four amazing years like this. I turned pro here on Tinkoff-Saxo and I’m glad that I can pay back my teammates and everybody with this win”