Mads Pedersen won a Giro d’Italia stage in Naples a few years ago, but Thursday’s return to the city played out very differently for the Dane from Lidl Trek. The pink jersey wearer was caught up in the massive crash with 70 kilometers to go and was unable to contest the sprint as a result.

Mads Pedersen may not be a fan of cycling history, but the Dane earned himself an important place in the Giro d'Italia record books on Wednesday as the Lidl-Trek all-rounder became the first rider in 28 years to win three stages out of the first five of the race.

Danish former world champion follows in the wheel tracks of Wout van Aert and Marianne Vos in signing a 'lifetime' contract

Orluis Aular has had two third-place finishes and in sprints and could be one to watch; Kaden Groves, Gerben Thijssen, and the Soudal Quick-Step pair of Ethan Hayter and 21-year-old French starlet Paul Magnier should all be in contention.

Giro d’Italia leader Mads Pedersen will stay with Lidl-Trek for the remainder of his career, the Dane and his team announced unexpectedly on Wednesday. 29-year-old Pedersen has produced some of the best form of his career in 2025,

Mads Pedersen secured his third victory, but the pink jersey wearer would not have succeeded without Mathias Vacek. The Czech rider from Lidl-Trek showed impressive skills in the final phase of the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia,