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Mads Pedersen Reclaims Giro d’Italia Lead with Second Stage Win in Albania

The Danish rider dominates the opening stages with two sprint victories, as the race transitions to Italy following a rest day.

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Mads pedersen jubelt über seinen nächsten Sieg beim Giro
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Primoz Roglic fährt bei Start des zeitfahren von der Rampe

Overview

  • Mads Pedersen secured his second stage victory at the Giro d’Italia, winning the third stage in Vlorë and reclaiming the pink jersey of the overall leader.
  • Primož Roglič, who had taken the pink jersey after winning the Stage 2 time trial, now trails Pedersen by nine seconds in the general classification.
  • Lorenzo Fortunato leads the mountain classification after collecting key points on the Qafa e Llogarase climb during Stage 3.
  • Mikel Landa withdrew from the race following a crash on the first stage, suffering a spinal fracture.
  • After three stages in Albania, the Giro convoy is en route to Italy, where Stage 4 will feature a flat route from Alberobello to Lecce following a rest day.