Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek secured victory in the opening stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia in Albania, earning the first maglia rosa of the event. His triumph came after a strategic display from his team, particularly on the challenging Surrel climb which set a fierce pace, causing significant separation among peloton members. Despite a late surge from Wout van Aert of Visma-Lease a Bike, Pedersen managed to maintain his lead, finishing ahead of surprise third-place finisher Orluis Aular from Movistar.
Mads Pedersen leveraged his Lidl-Trek team's strategy and power, claiming victory in the opening stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia with a decisive sprint.
The ride culminated in a fierce sprint amidst shattered peloton after Lidl-Trek’s relentless pace on the Surrel climb, effectively neutralizing key competitors.
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