Mads Pedersen went on the assault a number of instances with Mathieu van der Poel and different adventurers throughout the European Championships however couldn’t break the grip of Italy and Belgium on the race and so cease the race ending in a dash.
Pedersen and his Danish teammates had been named within the Cyclingnews race report quite a few instances. Even when a dash appeared inevitable, Kapser Asgreen and Søren Kragh Andersen made late solo assaults.
Pedersen even tried within the hectic dash end, ending sixth behind winner and new European Champion Tim Merleir of Belgium
“I believe we may be happy with the way in which we rode as a nation,” Pedersen mentioned post-race within the blended zone.
“I believe Denmark tried actually arduous to eliminate as many sprinters as potential however everyone seems to be so good lately, that it is not really easy.”
Pedersen was arguably extra aggressive than van der Poel, going with the Dutchman after which launching additional assaults.
When they acquired away with Danny van Poppel, Christophe Laporte, Jonas Rutsch and Arthur Kluckers, they believed they’d an opportunity to interrupt the grip of the dash groups.
“It was a powerful break with these sorts of fellows,” he mentioned of the transfer that stayed clear for nearly 205km.
“We had been all going full for it however we knew that when Belgium and Italy did not have a man within the break, they’d pull to shut it. It was us towards them they usually gained that battle.
“I believe we acquired completely every part out of at this time that we may. I completed sixth and after an effort like that, I’m fairly pleased with the outcome.”
Pedersen is because of journey the Tour de Luxembourg this week as ultimate preparation for the World Championships in Zurich. There he’ll face a battle towards the climbers slightly than the sprinters however nonetheless might be a contender for the rainbow jersey.
