'I believe I will be in very, very good shape for the Tour de France' – Jonas Vingegaard allows himself a week of post-Giro rest before eyeing up yellow jersey

Jonas Vingegaard has confirmed he will take a brief period of rest following his victory at the Giro d’Italia before turning his focus to the Tour de France. After becoming only the eighth cyclist to complete the Grand Tour trilogy, the Danish rider plans to spend a few days in Rome with his family, enjoying some downtime with Italian cuisine and relaxation. He will then resume training with his Visma-Lease a Bike team, including a final altitude camp in the French Alps, ahead of the Tour’s Grand Départ in Barcelona on 30 June. Vingegaard’s approach to the Giro was measured and strategic, with his team controlling the race to conserve energy for the Tour de France. He won five mountain stages but allowed other teams to shoulder much of the race’s intensity until the later stages. This careful management reflects his long-term plan to peak at the Tour, where he will face rivals such as Tadej Pogačar. Despite showing some signs of fatigue at the Giro’s conclusion, Vingegaard expressed confidence in his form and recovery, believing he will be in excellent shape for the Tour. The rider’s decision to tackle both the Giro and the Tour in the same season follows discussions with his team’s management and performance staff, who supported the challenge. Vingegaard has experience with back-to-back Grand Tours, having performed well in the Vuelta a España after the Tour in previous years. He emphasised the importance of how a rider emerges from the first Grand Tour, suggesting that his current condition positions him well to benefit from the Giro as preparation for the Tour. Off the bike, Vingegaard values his role as a family man and plans to balance training with quality time at home in Denmark. He spoke about the importance of recovery and mental relaxation in the weeks leading up to the Tour, highlighting the need to recharge before the intense three-and-a-half-week training block. His measured approach and recent successes set the stage for what promises to be a compelling battle for the yellow jersey this summer.