Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek successfully defended his title at Gent-Wevelgem with an impressive display of strength and strategy. After attacking 72 kilometers from the finish, he bridged to an early breakaway and later launched a decisive solo strike on the Kemmelberg. Despite significant pressure from the peloton, Pedersen's lead grew to an unassailable 90 seconds. Meanwhile, his teammates tactically disrupted the chase, allowing them to secure key placements in the sprint, where Tim Merlier claimed victory over Jonathan Milan, who struggled after launching his sprint too early.
Mads Pedersen's stunning solo attack on the Kemmelberg established a 90-second lead, allowing him to claim victory in Gent-Wevelgem for the second consecutive year.
The race saw early breakaways and relentless crosswinds, but Lidl-Trek's effective strategies allowed them to maintain control and thwart rivals in the peloton.
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