"I saw Mads' form in Paris-Nice, and I can see he's in super good shape" - Jonathan Milan certain he and Mads Pedersen can bring Lidl-Trek joy at Milano-Sanremo
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Although the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel are taking up much of the headlines ahead of Milano-Sanremo this weekend, there are a host of strong contenders heading to the startline full of self-belief. Among this group are the Lidl-Trek duo of Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen.
The pair of sprint powerhouses are in very good form at the moment too. At Tirreno-Adriatico last week, Milan bagged himself two stage wins en route to a points classification triumph, whilst simultaneously in France at Paris-Nice, Pedersen was climbing with some of the very best in the world, winning a stage of his own and taking a Green Jersey home. As such, there is understandable optimism from within the Lidl-Trek camp about their two star's chances heading into the first Monument of the 2025 road racing season.
"I saw Mads' form in Paris-Nice, and I can see he's in super good shape," acknowledged Milan himself when talking to the media following his brutal bunch sprint win on stage 7 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2025 on Sunday. "We're a strong team for next Saturday."
Pedersen too showcased impressive form on Sunday afternoon, going on a breakaway escapade in the mountains in order to assure himself the Green Jersey win at Paris-Nice. "With this form before next week, Milano-Sanremo and the Classics, it's really positive. Now we just have to stay healthy and keep going," the Dane reflected in his post-stage interview. "It was a really, really good day, and also a good training day."
As for what will happen between now and this weekend's battle, Milan is keen to do some recon of the key points in the Milano-Sanremo parcours. "I'll try to ride Cipressa and Poggio and the approaches to the last two climbs," he notes in conclusion. "So I'll try to get as ready as I can."
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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