GP Viborg
Danish one-day road cycling race
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The GP Viborg was a professional one-day cycling race held annually in Denmark from 2013 to 2017. Initially named Destination Thy (2013–2014), it was rebranded in 2015 to reflect its shift to Viborg as the primary host city. Classified as a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour, it served as a springboard for Scandinavian and European continental teams.[1]
GP Viborg (2015–2017)
2015 GP Viborg peloton in Thy National Park | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | Late April/Early May |
| Region | Viborg, Denmark |
| Local name(s) | Destination Thy (2013–2014) GP Viborg (2015–2017) |
| Discipline | Road |
| Competition | UCI Europe Tour (1.2) |
| Type | One-day race |
| Organiser | Viborg Cykle Club |
| Race director | Lars Bonde (2013–2017) |
| Web site | www |
| History | |
| First edition | 2013 |
| Editions | 5 |
| Final edition | 2017 |
| First winner |  Constantino Zaballa (ESP) |
| Most wins | No repeat winners |
| Final winner |  Kasper Asgreen (DEN) |
History
Origins (2013–2014)
The race debuted in 2013 as Destination Thy, starting in Thisted and finishing in Hanstholm, covering 198 km through Thy National Park. Spanish rider Constantino Zaballa won the inaugural edition in a sprint finish.[2] The 2014 edition, won by Magnus Cort Nielsen, saw increased participation from Danish Continental teams.
Rebranding and Growth (2015–2017)
In 2015, the race relocated to Viborg and was renamed GP Viborg. Norwegian rider Oscar Landa secured a solo victory after a late breakaway.[3] The 2016 edition featured Johim Ariesen (Metec–TKH) outsprinting a reduced peloton.
The final edition in 2017 was notable for featuring future Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard (then racing for Team ColoQuick–Cult) in second place, behind Kasper Asgreen.[4]
Route and Format
The race typically spanned 190–200 km, with flat to rolling terrain suited for sprinters and breakaway specialists.[1] Key segments included:
- 2013–2014: Coastal roads of Thy, finishing with a technical circuit in Hanstholm.
- 2015–2017: Loops around Viborg, featuring the short but steep **Hald Hill** (max gradient 12%).[5]
Winners
| Year | Country | Rider | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Spain |
Constantino Zaballa | Christina Watches–Onfone |
| 2014 | Denmark |
Magnus Cort Nielsen | Cult Energy–Vital Water |
| 2015 |  Norway |
Oscar Landa | Team Coop‑Øster Hus |
| 2016 |  Netherlands |
Johim Ariesen | Metec–TKH |
| 2017 | Denmark |
Kasper Asgreen | Team Virtu Cycling |
Discontinuation
The race was discontinued after 2017 due to funding shortages and competition from larger events like the Tour of Denmark.[6]
Legacy
Kasper Asgreen (2017 winner) later won Ronde van Vlaanderen (2021).[7] Jonas Vingegaard (2017 runner-up) became a two-time Tour de France champion (2022, 2023).[8][9]
