Lund Andresen sprints to 5th in inaugural Copenhagen Sprint after chaotic finale

Team Picnic PostNL took on the inaugural men’s edition of the Copenhagen Sprint today, covering a challenging 235-kilometer course starting in Roskilde and finishing with five laps on a fast, technical circuit in the heart of Copenhagen. The race combined long rural sections with a demanding city finale that tested endurance, positioning, and sprinting skills.

Throughout the race, our team worked cohesively to support our sprinter, Tobias Lund Andresen. Enzo Leijnse, Niklas Märkl and Bjorn Koerdt took responsibility at the front of the peloton, helping to maintain a steady pace and control the race as it approached the closing laps. As the riders entered the final lap on the Copenhagen circuit, a big crash disrupted the peloton. Despite the chaos, the sprint finish remained fiercely competitive. Tobias Lund Andresen was unfortunately boxed in during the final moments but fought hard to secure a 5th place finish.

After the race, Team Picnic PostNL coach Phil West said: “It was a good day overall. We started with the goal to sprint with Tobias, and in a new race like this, you never know exactly how it will unfold. We aimed to cover all bases and stick to our plan to get through the race as efficiently as possible. Tobias was well protected, especially through the narrow and technical sections early on, where good positioning was crucial to save energy. We entered the finishing circuit in a strong position, and from there it became a race of positioning and patience. Enzo and Bjorn used energy to keep the group under control, while Niklas worked to position Tobias for the final sprint. In the end, fifth place is a fair result. With a bit of luck, more might have been possible, but that’s part of sprinting.”