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Follow us on GoogleStage 1 of the Tour of Valencia looked fairly straightforward on paper, but it still delivered a lively finale. As the peloton split in the run-in to the key point of the stage, a crash occurred out of camera view — and it has since become clear that Mads Pedersen was among those brought down. The Lidl-Trek rider was forced to abandon, making it a frustrating start to his 2026 campaign.
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Mads Pedersen suffered a fracture of the left wrist and right collarbone in the crash on day one at Volta Comunitat Valenciana, which will be operated on tomorrow.
The Team’s first priority is to ensure Mads gets the best care possible & the immediate focus will be on a successful recovery to minimise the disruption to his season goals. Lidl-Trek will announce his return to racing in due course & will share any further updates only if necessary.
'This is not how anyone wants to see Pedersen start his 2026 season,' Lidl-Trek announced via X.! A crash heading into the key point of #VCV2026 stage 1 saw Mads forced to abandon the race. We will provide another update when we know more! ❤️” Lidl-Trek also confirmed the Dane was taken to hospital for further checks.
Bauke Mollema, who is set to retire after this season, reacted on Instagram. “One of those days I won’t miss when I’m done. A fresh and nervous peloton, and then a big high-speed crash just before the final climb — with Pedersen involved. Get well soon, boys.”
More messages of support followed from within the team. Steven de Jongh wrote on Instagram: “Terrible to see Pedersen crash out. Get well soon, Mads.” Tao Geoghegan Hart added: “Awful for you, Mads. Get well soon, boss.”
To be updated.
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- Eight riders told to go for stages, and nobody gets one—hard to know what the plan was there. It’ll be interesting to see whether they pick a clear leader next time.bikebuffj10-11-2026
- Was Bernal’s 20th place really their best GC result? I thought he might have finished higher. Either way, it sounds like a rough Tour for the whole team.gearguru3310-11-2026
- Five days in breaks with no stage win is a painful stat. The team had chances, but they need to turn those opportunities into results.julien10-11-2026
- The Onley Vuelta example makes sense: a team with someone to rally around often looks much more cohesive. Hopefully INEOS can build on that rather than expecting a quick return to the Sky years.cadencekingm10-11-2026
- Thomas is right about the ambiguity. Eight riders all chasing stages can end up pulling in different directions, even if nobody’s deliberately working against anyone. They need a clearer plan once the GC leaders are out.robert6510-11-2026
- What a mess. The report makes it sound as though nobody properly explained the decision, and that’s hard to defend.jennifer1910-11-2026
- I’m still learning the rules: does moving left in a sprint automatically bring a penalty, or does it depend on whether the other rider is blocked? It sounds like Brand wasn’t impeded here.patriciaw10-11-2026
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