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Alec Segaert takes 2nd place in strong time trial at the Tour of Denmark

Just over 5 seconds: that was all that separated Alec Segaert from victory today in the Tour of Denmark’s time trial. He claimed an impressive second place and also moved up to fifth in the general classification. “I finally have that good feeling back on the time trial bike.”
Race 14 August 2025
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The short 14-kilometer time trial in Kerteminde had, of course, been highlighted in bright marker for Alec Segaert. After- for him- disappointing results in the Belgian Championships time trial and the Baloise Belgium Tour, Segaert was determined to deliver a strong result this time. “And that’s what happened today,” he reflected with satisfaction. “Finally a good feeling again on the time trial bike. Over the past winter I had some issues with my position, and perhaps I didn’t spend enough hours on the TT bike. During the altitude training camp I just completed in recent weeks, I deliberately put in extra kilometers on it. This time, with success.”

Today, Segaert finished second, just over five seconds behind winner Jakob Söderqvist. “He started right after me. For a moment I was in first place, but I never got the chance to sit in the hot seat (laughs). Still, Mads Pedersen finished behind me, Johan Price-Pejtersen, Soren Waerenskjold… I’m listed among those names, and I’m happy about that. I needed this mentally.”

With his strong time trial, Segaert now climbs to fifth in the general classification. “With a good day tomorrow- a long and tough stage, by the way- I might be able to pass a few more guys, hopefully. I’m also in second place in the youth classification. We’ll do everything we can to move up and secure a nice overall result here.”

 

Picture: Brecht Steenhouwer