'There's also a race in July I want to do well in' – Jonas Vingegaard reveals his road from the Giro d'Italia to the Tour de France

Jonas Vingegaard and his Visma-Lease a Bike team continue to approach the Giro d’Italia with a measured strategy, aiming not only for success in the Italian Grand Tour but also to prepare the Dane for a strong showing at the Tour de France. Having already secured four mountain stage victories and dominated much of the race, Vingegaard and his team have carefully managed his efforts to ensure peak performance for the upcoming challenges. Their meticulous plan is designed to help Vingegaard become only the eighth rider in history to complete the Grand Tour trilogy, which includes the Giro, Tour de France, and Vuelta a España. Following the Giro’s conclusion in Rome, Vingegaard will return to Denmark before heading to a training camp in Tignes, France, where he will focus on altitude preparation and reconnaissance of key Tour de France stages. The Tour, which starts on 4 July with a team time trial, will see Vingegaard face off once again against rivals such as Tadej Pogačar and Paul Seixas. Despite his recent dominance, the Dane remains realistic about the need to balance his efforts in the Giro with the demands of the Tour, emphasising that his body weight and overall power output will be carefully managed to optimise his performance. Vingegaard has expressed a clear awareness of the broader season ahead, acknowledging that while he would like to win another stage at the Giro, his primary focus is on the Tour de France. The final mountain stages of the Giro will likely see him ride more conservatively, supporting teammates and helping Davide Piganzoli in the race for the best young rider’s jersey. This strategic approach underlines Vingegaard’s long-term ambitions and his commitment to maintaining peak condition for the most prestigious race of the cycling calendar. The Danish rider’s comments reveal a rider evolving with experience, learning to pace himself across demanding races while keeping his eyes firmly on the ultimate prize. His measured approach and the support of Visma-Lease a Bike highlight a sophisticated campaign that balances immediate success with future goals. As the cycling world watches, Vingegaard’s journey from the Giro to the Tour will be a defining narrative of the season, with the potential to cement his legacy among the sport’s greats.