"I thought: Why not?" - Mads Pedersen comes with an unexpected bid for Danish timetrial throne
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While National Championships have been already in full swing since the last week in smaller cycling nations and/or for youth categories, the big guns will get to action this week. And that doesn't exclude the winner of 2025 Giro Points classification - Mads Pedersen, who will take on also the individual time trial next to the "usual" road race. And he can certainly aim for victory in both races.
"I think it's a good year to try to get a good result in the time trial. Also because the route is a little different than it has been in the last few years. This time trial is more of a couple of kilometers and then a turn. There's not so much ton, where it's just out and back," Pedersen analyzes the parcours of Danish championships at Feltet. "So for me it's better."
Given the high level of Pedersen across the board in 2025, the time trial title doesn't sound like an unrealistic dream. His 7th place in the stage 2 time trial at the Giro d'Italia against world-class specialists such as Joshua Tarling only goes to show that it's not impossible for the 29-year-old.
"And then I've also just gotten better at these longer distances and can also ride these 400 plus watts that are needed to compete for the fun positions in those 45 minutes. And then I thought: Why not? Now let's try!"
But it's still not a big point of focus in training for the cobbled Classics specialist. "I have no plans to prepare myself by training on the timetrial bike. I can't see that TT bike down here (in Monaco, ed.)," he admits his mixed feelings towards the unpopular chrono special. "Now I'll just take it ad hoc, and then we'll see how the day goes."
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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