Mads Pedersen showcased an extraordinary performance in the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia, extending his lead and ultimately claiming the first pink jersey. Starting relaxed despite being the favorite, he excelled alongside his Lidl-Trek team, navigating the 160 km route with strategic climbs that outpaced his rivals, specifically Wout van Aert. Pedersen's strategic groundwork and the team's hard work culminated in a perfect execution of their race plan. Celebrating the victory, Pedersen expressed the significance of winning in such a prestigious race and the joy of rewarding his team's effort.
"We all knew this was the plan; I prepared for this the whole winter. When you win, the plan is going to perfection," said Pedersen in his winner's press conference.
"We had a clear plan today, we wanted to make the race hard, and everything worked out. After the team has been working like they did, it's nice to give them the victory."
"The Giro is one of the biggest races in the world, and to have a leader's jersey in a Grand Tour, it's really amazing. It's a cherry on the top of a perfect day."
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