As previously mentioned, Pedersen has been very opposed to the idea of going high as he doesn’t think it will benefit him. However, as Reck says, for the sake of experimentation, it might finally be time to give it a real try. “Mads said ‘OK, we’ll try it at some point’. But the reason I didn’t push for it so much is because I have my doubts about how much it will achieve,” Reck admits honestly. “Riders react very differently to altitude training camps.”
“If Mads is open to it then we have to do it. Because we haven’t explored it yet and if it just makes him lose an extra pound then maybe it will help, but I’m not sure so I don’t want to risk anything.” , says the trainer finally. “So it will happen at some point, but I don’t know when or in which year,” he concludes.
It was previously revealed that Pedersen is targeting the Classics and Monuments in 2025, aiming for a big spring and potentially a first Monument win for the 28-year-old. It remains to be seen whether a trip to the heights will prove to be a crucial step in his journey.
