📺 🇩🇰⏱️ Johan Price-Pejtersen DQ 🥈→🥇 Mattias Skjelmose
🎥 Drama in Denmark: Price-Pejtersen beats Skjelmose but is disqualified on the podium
CyclingSaturday, 22 June 2024 at 07:21
The Danish time trial turned into a personal drama for Johan Price-Pejtersen on Friday evening. The 25-year-old rider of Bahrain Victorious seemed to pull off a major feat by defeating Mattias Skjelmose in a direct battle for the national time trial title. However, Price-Pejtersen was disqualified on his way to the podium.
The speedster had been two seconds faster than favorite Skjelmose of Lidl-Trek on a 41.3-kilometer course. Price-Pejtersen was overjoyed with his performance, as this marked his first and biggest victory ever. However, things went wrong on the way to the podium ceremony. According to journalist Brian Nygaard, Lidl-Trek (Skjelmose's team) pointed out to the jury that Price-Pejtersen had ridden on the bike path during the race, which is not allowed according to UCI rules.
This led to disqualification, which Danish media Feltet reported was received with great frustration by Price-Pejtersen. Due to the disqualification, Skjelmose is now the Danish time trial champion, succeeding Kasper Asgreen. The Soudal-Quick Step rider was the champion last year but only managed to finish third on Friday. His result has now been adjusted to second place.
Skjelmose and Lidl-Trek declined to comment on the situation afterwards. "I’ve indicated that I won’t be answering any questions about this, so think twice before you ask something," said a stern Skjelmose. "I’m happy with the jersey. It’s a special experience. My time trial was quite good, although I knew it would be tough in the second part with a slight headwind."
Video: Price-Pejtersen rides on the bike path
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024