WELCOME

DEAR SPORTS FRIENDS

I am very happy to welcome you to the 9th USPE European Police Championships (EPC) Cycling in Brædstrup / Horsens (Denmark).

The Covid-19 pandemic had a massive impact on sports activities in Europe and around the world. The USPE was obliged to postpone many sports events. That’s why I’m pleased that we are finally able to hold this EPC Cycling.

From 8th till 12th September 2022, the best cyclists from different European police forces will gather here to compete.

The USPE entrusted the Danish Police Sports Board (Dansk Politiidrætsforbund) with the organisation of these great championships. I would like to express my extraordinary gratitude to President Knud Stadsgaard and his team for their joint efforts and great commitment. Thanks to the organisation of these EPC the USPE builds bridges of friendship and strengthens the cooperation between the police forces in Europe.

I look forward to attending exciting races and wish all the athletes, coaches, delegates and guests a pleasant stay and everlasting memories of this event.

Kindest regards

Luc Smeyers President USPE

WELCOME

WELCOME TO DENMARK – WELCOME TO BRÆDSTRUP

WELCOME TO THE 9TH EUROPEAN POLICE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CYCLING

As president of The Danish Police Sport Association, I am so happy welcoming all of you to this championship in the beautiful countryside of Jylland.

This is the 9th USPE European Police Championships (EPC) Cycling – and for the first time held here in Denmark.

The Covid-19 pandemic have the last two years, as you all know of course, had a massive impact on sports activities here in Denmark and in the rest of the world. And it´s coming back so please make your precautions. We saw how it affected this year’s Tour de France, which by the way - and proud to recall - started in Copenhagen and during three days passed through Denmark – and ended up on Avenue de Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Now it is your turn, as you from 8th to 12th September 2022, are gathered here to compete.

Our National Commissioner Thorkild Fogde is supporting this championship and sends his greetings to all of you, and you can read his words of welcome in this program. All athletes aim for being better and have a dream of being no. 1 – just as the Dane Jonas Vingegaard did in Paris.

Everyone shall of course follow that dream accordingly to the Olympic motto “citius, altius, forties” meaning longer, higher and stronger, but you shall always remember that “participating is an honor, a noble aim, and still the most important purpose” – here quoting Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic games and former president of IOC.

I wish you a pleasant and safe stay in Jylland, drive safely and enjoy the views and your colleagues from all over Europe before, during and after you’re competing.

May you all - individually - win!

Yours sincerely

Knud Stadsgaard President Danish Police Sport Association

DEAR ATHLETES, GUEST AND VOLUNTEERS

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 9th USPE European Police Championships, placed in Brædstrup in the central part of Jutland, Denmark.

In Brædstrup the riders will be facing some of the country’s toughest hill climbs in an otherwise remarkably flat country. It will be a physically demanding stage, challenging both technique, endurance and strength. We will be looking forward to finding out who is the strongest rider!

The Grand Départ of Tour de France in Denmark marks one of the greatest sporting events in Denmark and with Jonas Vingegaard in the yellow jersey at the finish line in Paris, it has been a spectacular Summer for our bikefriendly nation.

In Denmark, cycling is part of everyday life and I hope that the USPE European Police Championships will help promote cycling across Europe. Sporting events like this play a vital role in connecting not only police officers from various countries but also the cheering crowds along the routes.

I wish you all a great race and a pleasant stay in Denmark. Finally, I want to thank the organizers and all the volunteers, without you, we would not have had such a wellorganized race.

Best of luck to all the riders.

Sincerely

Commissioner Mr. Jørgen Abrahamsen South East Jutland Police Force, Denmark

WELCOME

WELCOME TO HORSENS

I am pleased to welcome all the participants in the EPC CYCLING 2022 to Horsens!

I hope that you will all have a great time competing in and experiencing our beautiful city - where activities and cultural events take place all year round.

Here, you will be cycling in a part of the Coastal Land with a captivating industrial town with a clear view of lots of cultural and historical experiences. You will be on the edge of the energy of the big city and the charm of the small town. The city is free from congestion, hustle and bustle. However, it is rich in art, entrepreneurship, soul, good food, music, green oases and cultural life. You will also sense its past as a prison and industrial city. You will ride your bike alongside award-winning museums, shopping opportunities, surprising gable paintings in the cityscape, a very special creative urge and nature experiences in the near vicinity of the city.

I hope, in fact I am sure, that you will feel just as home here in the city of Horsens. Have a wonderful stay - and may the best win!

Peter Sørensen Mayor Horsens