The 2009

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was a men's

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held from 29 July to 2 August 2009. It was the 19th edition of the men's stage race, which was established in 1985. The race was won by Danish rider

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, making this his second consecutive victory in the race. Maurizio Biondo of Ceramica Flaminia finished second by just three seconds with Roger Hammond of

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third.

Schedule

Teams

Fifteen teams took part in the 2009 race. Team Columbia-HTC was due to compete but withdrew as it was unable to field a team.

Final classifications

Danish rider

won the race by three seconds from Maurizio Biondo after a solo victory in stage 3 on the Kiddersvej climb in

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.De 20 første udgaver af Post Danmark Rundt
Danmarks Cykle Union. Retrieved 2012-08-25. Although Biondo was able to contest the race on the

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, Fuglsang was able to maintain his lead on the final stage. Roger Hammond was placed third. The points winner was

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with

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the winner of the mountains classification for best climber.

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won the white jersey for the best young rider award and Allan Johansen was awarded the fighters award for the race.

won the overall team competition by seven seconds from

with

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in third place.

References

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