Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek achieved victory in stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia, reinforcing his dominant performance by reclaiming the overall lead from RogliÄ. Despite his success, he expressed concerns about his ability to handle the challenging hilly terrain. The Lidl-Trek team implemented a winning strategy similar to stage 1, increasing the pace on the climbs to minimize competition during the sprint. Pedersen reflected on his doubts about the climb and the risks involved, highlighting the uncertainty athletes face even at peak performance.
"Yes, I was in doubt also. Already on stage 1, we were like 'ok, this is hard but we're going to be on the limit for sure.'"
"When UAE speeded up close to the top of the last climb, I started to go backwards straightaway. If they had gone harder earlier, I would have been dropped this time for sure."
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