Mads takes Glory in Green💚

Mads Pedersen has delivered a sensational performance in Stage 15 of the Vuelta a España, claiming a hard-fought victory in a thrilling finish after a long day in the breakaway on the 167.8 km route from Vegadeo to Monforte de Lemos – a stage that had been clearly marked by Mads from the beginning. The plan for the day? Simple, get as many of the Team in the breakaway to give Mads the best chance possible. The Team executed their plan to perfection, getting 5 guys into the large breakaway, providing vital support throughout the stage and setting Pedersen up for the finale. Carlos Verona, Amanuel Ghebreighzabhier, Giulio Ciccone and Julien Bernard all made it in, alongside Mads.

As the break tackled the first-category Puerto da Garganta and navigated a series of attacks and splits, the guys stayed composed, keeping Mads out of trouble and in position. When it got to the real pointy end of racing, Mads made the split and made sure that no one was getting any daylight without him firmly on the back wheel. In the closing kilometres, Pedersen timed his effort impeccably, launching a powerful sprint to outpace Orluis Aular and Marco Frigo, sealing his fourth career stage win at the Vuelta and his eleventh across Grand Tours. The result is a huge relief and reward for the team after days of aggressive racing, and it extends Pedersen’s lead in the green jersey competition, where he now holds a 98-point advantage. With a well deserved rest day tomorrow, the Team heads into the final week with renewed confidence, momentum, and the green jersey firmly on their shoulders.