Putting the hammer down: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's Danish national champion-edition bike

Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwigs custom danish national champions bike
(Image credit: FDJ-SUEZ)

Being a pro means you get all the fancy kit, but there are levels to it. If you're a national champion like Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, you tend to get treated to a custom paint job to match your jersey for the season as it's a great way for team sponsors to show off their goods.

Being a national champion makes you a member of a very select group, but the Danish star is also a member of a smaller cohort: Those who've beaten Marianne Vos in an uphill sprint.

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Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwig's Lapierre Xelius SL: Specifications
FrameLapierre Xelius SL
GroupsetShimano Dura-Ace Di2 9250 12-speed
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace 9270 hydraulic disc
WheelsetShimano Dura-Ace C50 Tubeless
TyresContinental GP5000 S TR
CockpitLapierre Combo 110mm x 380mm
ChainsetShimano Dura ace FC-9200P - 54/40T - 170MM
Power meterShimano Dura ace FC-9200P
PedalsShimano Dura-Ace R9200
SaddlePrologo Dimension I 43
Bottle cagesElite Vico Carbon
Bar tapePrologo Onetouch Neutro
Computer MountK-Edge
Will Jones
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Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He’s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn’t ever ride indoors he’s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.