18-year-old Dane Henrik Pedersen takes under 23 European Championship road race victory
CyclingFriday, 22 September 2023 at 12:44
Henrik Pedersen of Denmark has taken a stunning victory in the men's under23 road race at the European Championships ahead of Spain's Ivan Romeo and France's Paul Magnier.
18-year-old Dane, Henrik Pedersen and 20-year-old Spaniard, Ivan Abad entered the final lap of the race with around a minute's lead over a chasing group.
In the final stretch, Pedersen makde a break for it on his own and managed to hold, taking a brilliant victory and the European Championships title.
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Vroege vluchter Henrik Pedersen (18 jaar!) nieuwe Europees kampioen U23 op het @EKwielrennen23! Hij klopt mede-aanvaller en WorldTour-renner @ivanromeo_03! #EuroRoad23 pic.twitter.com/RBssR4Daat
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