Jordi Meeus and Lorena Wiebes Win Inaugural Copenhagen Sprint
Womens Race: Lorena Wiebes Wins in Dominant Fashion
A New Classic Joins the Women’s WorldTour Calendar
The women’s WorldTour welcomed a new one-day race to the calendar with the debut of the Copenhagen Sprint—a 151-kilometer flat route from Roskilde to the heart of Copenhagen. Despite relatively tame terrain, strong crosswinds and narrow urban streets created tactical challenges for the peloton. The course finished with three technical laps through the Danish capital, drawing huge crowds for a high-speed finale.
High-Speed Finale Ends in Bunch Sprint
Early breakaway attempts were neutralized before the final circuits, setting up the race for a sprint showdown on Copenhagen’s city streets. Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx–Protime), the reigning European Champion, confirmed her status as the top sprinter in the women’s peloton. After a well-executed lead-out from teammate Barbara Guarischi, Wiebes powered to the line several bike lengths ahead of her competitors to claim victory in the race’s first edition.
Wiebes Reflects on Victory and Race Conditions
Weibes reflected on the race:
It feels really nice to win this first edition. It was a great race but at times quite dangerous. Some decisions by the UCI, like on handlebar regulations, clearly didn’t prioritize our safety. Still, the crowds in Denmark were incredible. Every town overflowed with fans cheering us on, and those city-centre laps with all those people lining the streets made it very special.
In the last lap there was a crash in one of the final corners, but luckily I was just ahead of it. Unfortunately, Blanka Vas was involved in an earlier crash and had to abandon. She was part of our lead-out, so we had to adapt, but in the end everything worked out. Barbara gave me a superb lead-out and I may have started my sprint a bit early—but I’d rather be early than too late,” Wiebes laughed. “It was a great day for the team, and I’m proud to win the first Copenhagen Sprint.
Team Strategy Delivers the Win
Team SD Worx–Protime’s Directeur Sportif Christian Kos praised the squad’s resilience and quick thinking in a chaotic race environment:
“It was a hectic race with several crashes, so our priority was to bring Lorena safely into the final circuits. We initially planned to launch our own lead-out, but were boxed in by other teams. Fortunately, Barbara positioned Lorena exactly where she needed to be, and she delivered a beautiful sprint to win. Great work from the team and great to add this race to our palmarès”
Video – Copenhagen Sprint Women’s Race
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Mens Race: Jordi Meeus Claims Inaugural Victory at 2025 Copenhagen Sprint
Belgian sprinter outkicks rivals in chaotic finale to win historic debut edition
Cycling history was made in Denmark as Jordi Meeus (BORA–hansgrohe) claimed victory at the first-ever Copenhagen Sprint, a brand-new addition to the UCI WorldTour calendar. The 235 km one-day race took riders from Roskilde to central Copenhagen, concluding with three high-speed laps through the heart of the capital.
Flat Course, Fierce Finale
The mostly flat route favored the sprinters, but the final laps through Copenhagen’s city streets brought technical challenges. Sharp corners, fast straights, and road furniture kept teams on edge. A late crash inside the final kilometer added drama, splitting the peloton and reshuffling the expected lead-outs.
As the last solo breakaway rider was caught just 600 meters from the line, the door opened for opportunists.
Meeus Powers Through the Chaos
Jordi Meeus, coming off a demanding week at the Tour de Suisse, launched a long-range sprint after finding space in the disrupted finale. Timing his effort to perfection, he surged from deep in the pack and won by a clear bike length, showcasing both resilience and raw speed.
It was Jordi Meeus’ second WorldTour win in just a few days:
After six tough days of racing in Switzerland, I felt a bit tired, but I still had some power left in the legs. The final was extremely demanding and really hectic. Ideally, I would have been a few positions further up going into the last corner. But I also knew there was a headwind, and I hoped positions would open up — which it did perfectly. I still had a good kick, and I’m really happy I could take the win.
A Promising Debut for the Danish WorldTour Event
The Copenhagen Sprint impressed in its first edition, delivering excitement, unpredictability, and a crowd-pleasing sprint showdown. With its unique combination of wide-open countryside roads and a technical urban finish, the race promises to become a standout on the summer calendar.
Video – Copenhagen Sprint Men’s Race
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