“I don’t get many opportunities to race for an overall classification,” Van Aert said after the finish. “That’s why I’m really happy to experience this again. It’s a great way to wrap up the week.”
The 127-kilometer final stage to Rødovre began at a hectic pace, with numerous attacks before a breakaway finally established itself. Once on the local circuit, the intensity increased again, but Team Visma | Lease a Bike kept the race under control throughout the day to safely defend the leader’s jersey.
The team also committed fully to setting up a bunch sprint for Van Aert. The breakaway was only caught late in the race, and the sprint turned into a chaotic affair. Van Aert found himself boxed in and was unable to contest the stage victory.