Overview

• Mads Pedersen won the third stage of the Giro d’Italia in Vlorë, Albania, reclaiming the pink jersey he initially held after stage one.
• Pedersen’s victory, combined with a 10-second time bonus, gave him a nine-second lead over Primož Roglič in the general classification.
• Lidl-Trek controlled the peloton, reeling in an early breakaway and executing a strong lead-out by Matthias Vacek to set up Pedersen’s sprint finish.
• Corbin Strong finished second by half a wheel, with Orluis Aular taking third place in the stage sprint.
• The race now transitions to Italy, resuming in Alberobello on Tuesday after a rest day, with a flat stage expected to favor sprinters.