PostNord Tour of Denmark
The PostNord Tour of Denmark is an annual UCI ProSeries stage race held each summer across Denmark. Combining exposed coastal roads, rolling countryside, short steep climbs and opportunities for sprinters, the race rewards versatile riders while bringing professional cycling to cities and communities throughout the country.
When was the first edition of the PostNord Tour of Denmark?
The first Tour of Denmark was held in August 1985 under the name Bikuben Danmark Rundt. The race covered more than 1,000 kilometres and was won by Italian rider Moreno Argentin ahead of Kim Andersen and Etienne De Wilde.
How did the PostNord Tour of Denmark come into existence?
The race was established by the Danish Cycling Union in 1985 as Denmark’s national professional stage race. It was initially known as Bikuben Danmark Rundt and was held annually until 1988.
After a six year absence, the race returned in 1995 with Post Danmark as its title sponsor. It later became the PostNord Tour of Denmark and has developed into one of the the country’s largest professional cycling races.
Who has won the PostNord Tour of Denmark the most times?
The record for the most overall victories is shared by Jakob Fuglsang and Mads Pedersen, who have each won the race three times.
Fuglsang claimed three consecutive victories between 2008 and 2010, while Pedersen won the race in 2017, 2023 and 2025.
Where is the PostNord Tour of Denmark held?
The PostNord Tour of Denmark is held across different regions and islands of Denmark, with the route changing every year.
Stages regularly visit Jutland, Funen and Zealand, while coastal roads, bridges and local finishing circuits help give each edition its own character. The race passes through major cities as well as smaller communities that rarely host international professional cycling.
What category race is the PostNord Tour of Denmark?
The PostNord Tour of Denmark is classified as a UCI 2.Pro stage race and forms part of the UCI ProSeries, the level directly below the UCI WorldTour.
The classification allows UCI WorldTeams, UCI ProTeams, Continental teams and the Danish national team to compete in the race.
