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Pedersen snatches Pink Jersey back on Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia

Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek reclaimed the coveted pink jersey during Stage 3 of the 2025 Giro d'Italia, solidifying his position as a top contender in this year’s race

Pedersen snatches Pink Jersey back on Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia

The Danish cyclist clinched victory in the final sprint, crossing the finish line in Vlorë ahead of a fierce competition.

Pedersen entered the stage with a narrow one-second deficit to Primoz Roglic but showcased his exceptional racing prowess and strategic acumen to turn the tables. His team, Lidl-Trek, expertly controlled the peloton throughout the stage, ensuring Pedersen had the necessary energy reserves to tackle the challenging 10km Qafa e Llogarasë climb that loomed just 40 kilometers from the finish.

With a powerful lead-out from teammate Matthias Vacek, Pedersen surged ahead in the final sprint, fending off a strong challenge from Corbin Strong. Venezuelan cyclist Orluis Aular of Movistar repeated his commendable performance from Stage 1, finishing in third place.

“This was the plan for this morning, to put a good pace on the long climb, to control it for ourselves and give me a breather there so I didn’t have to go over the limit,” Pedersen said in a post-race interview. “Everyone from the team just did super amazing on the climb and also before. And then from the climb on, it was controlling as far as we could, and then we hoped for some drag race, and it was exactly as we wanted.”

The dramatic victory not only marks Pedersen’s second stage win in this year’s Giro, but it also propels him to a nine-second lead in the general classification, ahead of Roglic, with Vacek now sitting in third place, a further five seconds adrift. As the Giro heads into its first rest day, Pedersen's triumph sets the stage for an electrifying continuation of the race.

The Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's most prestigious Grand Tours, has captivated fans worldwide with its blend of breathtaking scenery and fierce competition. Pedersen's performance, characterized by grit and strategic brilliance, reinforces the excitement surrounding this year's event.

As the cycling community eagerly anticipates the next stages, all eyes will be on Pedersen and the Lidl-Trek team to see if they can maintain their momentum and fend off the challenges from a host of elite competitors.

VIDEO: 2025 Giro d'Italia Stage 3

2025 Giro d'Italia Stage 3 Top 10

1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek, in 3:49:47
2. Corbin Strong (NZl) Israel-Premier Tech
3. Orluis Aular (Ven) Movistar
4. Brandon Rivera (Col) Ineos Grenadiers
5. Edoardo Zambanin (Ita) Bahrain Victorious
6. Stefano Oldani (Ita) Cofidis
7. Andrea Vendrame (Ita) Decathon-AG2R la Mondiale
8. Martin Marcellusi (Ita) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè
9. Filippo Fiorelli (Ita) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè
10. Christian Scaroni (Ita) XDS Astana, all at same time

2025 Giro d'Italia GC after Stage 3 Top 10

1. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek, in 7:42:10
2. Primož Roglic (Slo) Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, +9s
3. Mathias Vacek (Cze) Lidl-Trek, +14s
4. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Team Emirates-XRG, +21s
5. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Team Emirates-XRG, +25s
6. Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG, +26s
7. Max Poole (GBr) Picnic PostNL, +33s
8. Antonio Tiberi (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious, +34s
9. Michael Storer (Aus) Tudor Pro Cycling Team, +36s
10. Guido Pellizzari (Ita) Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, +40s

 

 
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