Hadsten Gade Grandprix 2026

The Hadsten Gade Grandprix is a Danish street cycling race held in Hadsten. It takes place on a short, demanding circuit centered around Søndergadebakken. This marks the race's 27th edition. The event lasts just over an hour, featuring repeated laps that make the hill the primary challenge. Former champion Mads Pedersen described it simply: full speed for over an hour, and very difficult. The competition features a strong field, including World Tour riders, previous Hadsten champions, and top Danish continental teams competing on the same narrow course. The race favors cyclists adept at street race dynamics: rapid acceleration, strategic positioning, tactical maneuvering, and enduring the repeated ascents of the same climb. Tobias Lund Andresen enters with Tour de France sprint experience and a solid win record, suited for a course demanding punch and speed. Daniel Stampe defends his title after winning Fyn Rundt. Søren Kragh Andersen brings two Tour de France stage victories, the Danish champion's jersey, and a past win at Hadsten. Anders Foldager, a World Tour rider from nearby Thorsø, adds a local connection, having previously finished second here. Michael Valgren, a winner of the Amstel Gold Race and PostNord Danmark Rundt, seeks his first Hadsten victory. Rasmus Bøgh Wallin is a past winner, and Johan Price-Pejtersen offers time-trial strength. The teams BHS-PL Beton Bornholm, Team ColoQuick, Airtox Carl Ras, and Team Give Steel - 2M Cycling provide a robust Danish continental presence.