With the Spring Classics set to take control of Pedersen's focus in the coming weeks, this display of force couldn't have come at a better time for the former world champion either as he searches for that so-far illusive Monument win to add to his palmares. "It must be exciting in terms of opening up more possibilities for what he has within reach," Lund notes in conclusion, sensing the growing optimism around Pedersen and
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