'Every stage is like a mini World Cup race. It’s so intense. That’s great for the sport and for the viewers but it makes it hard work for the pure sprinters,' says Australian.
Former world champion Mads Pedersen attacked from the start, then delivered in style on the finish line Friday to claim his first stage win at the Tour de France. After spending the day at the front, the one-day classic specialist attacked from a group of six riders with seven miles remaining and dropped three rivals on the road leading to Saint-Etienne.