Top 10 Scandinavian Cyclists
Scandinavia has long been the home of some of the greatest names in cycling. We run through our Top 10 favourites.
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From Thorvald Ellegaard dominating on the track in the 1900s all the way up to Thor Husovd's 2010 win at the Road World Championships, Scandinavia has produced some memorable moments in the echelons of cycling history.
On the road, our nominees have not only excelled in the brutal spring classics but also showed their prowess in bunch sprints and breakaways. We also have entrants from MTB and Track, and together they've accrued staggering list of palmarès.
As always, we love to hear what you think of our Top 10s. who's missing from this video? What would you like to see in the future? Let us know in the comments.
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