the dane Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) finally achieved his stage victory in the Vuelta after a three-second place, a fact that pleased the 2019 world champion, who now has the green jersey through points in the Spanish round.
“I went to the Vuelta for a stage win and now I have it. We will continue to fight for another. I am also happy to have a big lead in the points jersey standings, but it would be better if I Sam (Bennett) to fight for him. We will continue the fight for stage victories, and we will see how it goes”, said the Danish cyclist at the finish line.
Pedersen (Tollose, 26 years old) took advantage of a mistaken German maneuver Pascal Ackermann and attacked from afar to win easily in a slightly uphill finish.
“This is really a dream scenario. We know that this ending is very good for me. The colleagues did an excellent job and everyone was engaged throughout the day. I am happy that I finally got the victory and reward my teammates for all the work they have done so far. It’s great for everyone,” he said at the finish line.
Pedersen explains the sprint build that led to his first Vuelta victory.
“Alex Kirschh put me in the last corner with 800 meters to go. So it is perfect to have a strong rhythm. PAscal Ackermann he jumped early and I was with him. It’s a very, very long sprint. Following Ackermann is now a 350-meter all-out sprint.”
Source: La Verdad
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