Team News: Brändle wins TT in Denmark

Trek Segafredo’s Matthias Brändle dominated the stage four individual time trial at the PostNord Danmark Rundt (Friday)

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Team News: Brändle wins TT in Denmark

Trek Segafredo’s Matthias Brändle dominated the stage four individual time trial, setting the fastest time splits at both intermediate checkpoints to finish with the best time at the PostNord Danmark Rundt Friday. Brändle was the only rider to finish under 21 minutes, clocking 20 minutes and 57 seconds for the 17.8-kilometer course, and as an early starter had a long, anxious wait in the hot seat.

When the final rider, teammate Mads Pedersen, crossed the line in 21 minutes and 34 seconds, Brändle could finally exhale a sigh of relief – the Austrian had captured his second victory this year after what he described as a turbulent season for him.

“I only had one win until now, it has not been the season I wished for,” explained Brändle. “I was not selected for the Tour de France, and it was one of the biggest disappointments of my career after I had trained hard and researched the courses with my bike.”

“I was here three or four years ago in Denmark, and I was 3rd or 4th in the TT and this time I thought I want to make it better and today I was able to do that,” he continued. “Today was a course that suited me pretty well. I went full gas from the beginning, and when I crossed the line, I knew it would be a ride for the win.

“I was waiting for Mads because he is also really good like he was two weeks ago [in Potiou-Charentes]. I am just super happy it happened, and also that Mads could keep the leader’s jersey. It was a good day for the team!”

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