Giro d’Italia: Pedersen dominates another sprint finish to win stage five

Mads Pedersen dominated stage five of the Giro d’Italia, extending his lead by 17 seconds as he secured a narrow victory that highlighted his sprinting skills. Despite initial difficulties on the climb, he recovered early to claim first with a decisive dash, narrowly beating Italian sprinter Edoardo Zambanini before the line. Pedersen has officially committed to Lidl-Trek indefinitely, having clinched a crucial 10-second bonus for the stage win.