Magnus Carstensen
Hometown
Hadsten, Denmark
Date of birth
Hadsten, Denmark
Language
Danish, English, and a bit of French and German
Magnus Carstensen is a born classics rider. Last year, he finished second at the Ronde van Vlaanderen Juniors and won a pair of stages at the Tour de Himmelfart Juniors, as well as taking the general classification. The soft-spoken Dane also won at Randers Bike Week Juniors and Odder CK Juniors.
He loves the speed and quick-thinking that it takes to race at the front of the peloton on the cobbles. His dream is to one-day ride solo onto the Roubaix Velodrome and lift the famous cobblestone trophy aloft. To get there, he wants to learn as much as he can from the older athletes on EF Pro Cycling whom he used to watch on TV.
Magnus grew up in the Danish countryside and enjoys the peace and quiet there. When he is not on his bike, Magnus likes to relax with his friends and drive cars.
Questions & Answers
What is your favourite climb? What makes it special?
Tarbena, Calpe. It reminds me of the good times at training camp with my friends and former teammates.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
Definitely New York, as it is probably the biggest contrast to where I currently live so I would love to visit the city some day.
Think about your best teammate ever. What was the quality in them that you appreciated?
His belief in my ability and that we always had a fun time together
What is your favourite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Rottebazooka. It's a name for a shawarma, and I like it because it sounds funny.
Giro, Tour, or Vuelta? Why?
Tour, because I grew up watching it.