In a new feature, the Cyclingnews team pick their rider of the day from the Tour of California. Soren Kragh Andersen is the sixth rider to be chosen, and we will be selecting a rider after each stage.
Andersen started midfield but put in the ride of his life to place fourth at the Amgen Tour of California individual time trial on Friday.
"Pretty hard course," Andersen from the team car after the race. "A lot of wind, but it was a nice distance and OK time trial for me.
Andersen hit the cycling radar in 2014 after he won Denmark's U23 time trial championships. He followed up with a strong 2016 season on Team TreFor, racking up several wins including the prologue and a stage at the Tour de L'Avenir.
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Andersen was picked up by Giant-Alpecin for 2016 because of his time trial capabilities and his potential as a classics contender. Giant-Alpecin coach Mark Reef cited Andersen's comfort racing in the cold rain of northern Europe as another benefit the 21-year-old Dane had to offer.
Andersen's 2016 season started off on a high note at the Tour of Qatar, where he finished sixth in the GC and won the Best Young Rider jersey. His spring campaign included support roles at Gent-Wevelgem, Tour of Flanders, and Paris-Roubaix, which helped further his WorldTour education.
Andersen has shown a strong all-around ability in time trials and road races similar to riders like Fabian Cancellara and Taylor Phinney. Despite his strength racing against the clock, Andersen was hesitant to make a commitment when asked if he might try to specialize.
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