Danish former world champion Mads Pedersen will undergo surgery after suffering a fractured wrist and collarbone at the early season Tour of Valencia on Wednesday, his team Lidl-Trek said.

A hand or wrist injury can be tricky to come back from for a cyclist and the Lidl-Trek rider will be in a race to enjoy the one-day classics coming up in March.

Mads Pedersen Set For Surgery After Early-Season Crash

"The team's first priority is to ensure Mads gets the best care possible and the immediate focus will be on a successful recovery to minimize the disruption to his season goals," Lidl-Trek said.

The 30-year-old Pedersen has won stages on all the Grand Tours and won the road race world championships in Yorkshire in 2019.

Mads Pedersen Faces Race Against Time For Spring Classics

Pedersen has won the Gent-Wevelgem classic in Flanders three times (2020, 2024, 2025) and the 2026 edition is scheduled for March 29.

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