Mads Pedersen has made no secret about the fact that
Paris-Roubaix is the race he wants to win more than any other. Despite a monumental effort last weekend, the Dane was forced to settle for 3rd spot on the podium at the 2025 edition of the Hell of the North, following a notably badly timed mechanical.
More than just this latest performance of his power however, Pedersen has been drawing plenty of praise for his overall form throughout the Spring so far. “He hasn’t put a foot wrong in the Classics. Now he’s finished third in Roubaix two years in a row. That’s no coincidence. This is the best version of Mads Pedersen we’ve ever seen,” Danish ex-pro
Brian Holm reflected positively to Feltet.dk. “When you’re fighting for the win at Paris-Roubaix three years in a row, you’re among the best in history. He’s in a league of his own.”