Teams & Riders Jonas Vingegaard thread: Love in Iberia

[Izzyeviel]

Does this mean Jonas is doing the Giro next year?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

He's not dead yet, but Visma should probably target stage wins from now on.

At least he's giving Remco a proper beating, so he's getting something out of today's tactics.

 

[RedheadDane]

He's not dead yet, but Visma should probably target stage wins from now on.

There's a suggestion for a new thread title, as the "Mountain Sprinter" one doesn't fit any more:

Vingegaard: Not a Dead Fish.



Side-note; didn't Uttrup call herself a dead fish at some point?

 

[Peyroteo94]

Not on Pogacar's level. But man, vingo is incredible!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

There's a suggestion for a new thread title, as the "Mountain Sprinter" one doesn't fit any more:

Vingegaard: Not a Dead Fish.



Side-note; didn't Uttrup call herself a dead fish at some point?

I don't think he's a happy dead fish.

 

[RedheadDane]

The infamous Giro fatigue will catch him after the Tour, on the beach ⛱️

I don't think Vingegaard is gonna have issues with Giro fatigue...
After the Tour, he'll be busy setting up the nursery at home.

 

[Jack_89]

I don't think Vingegaard is gonna have issues with Giro fatigue...
After the Tour, he'll be busy setting up the nursery at home.

Sorry I thought I was in the Pogacar 3d.

Btw since I'm here, I think a fan should be proud of Jonas: he shows the infamous balls. He may have been defeated on the road, but he won in the heart of true cycling fans. Certainly my already high admiration has grown.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Absolutely incredible performance today, probably the best of his career!

 

[Miha81]

Hats off. I am not one of his biggest fans but he and the team showed guts. He is made of steel.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Hey he tried his best and still did not give up, and I don’t expect him to until he finishes his TT in Nice.

 

[Nick2413]

Restpect for the gutsy attack, committing to it and going down with his ship. There’s always still a chance for an off day by Pogacar and a tough final trilogy of stages that suits him so I’m waiting for that before calling it over.

 

[Rackham]

Restpect for the gutsy attack, committing to it and going down with his ship. There’s always still a chance for an off day by Pogacar and a tough final trilogy of stages that suits him so I’m waiting for that before calling it over.

No.

If Vinge attacks Pog again he's going to get countered again.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Great ride and form, especially from the crash hampering everything. Like I said after he showed he was in good form, he’s in the position Pogacar was the last two editions except it’s all at once increase of spread over two races. I don’t think he or the team will give up but they might not fight as hard after what happened.

 

[Valv.Piti]

I think he's as good as 2023 uphill. He lacks a bit in other departments (downhill, flat, ITT), but that wouldn't matter in this TdF

 

[kingjr]

Bernhard Eisel at one point almost called him "Richard Virenque". I think that's the ultimate mountain sprinter seal of approval.

 

[Lorzenz08]

I think he's as good as 2023 uphill. He lacks a bit in other departments (downhill, flat, ITT), but that wouldn't matter in this TdF

I agree Vingo numbers are monstruous today as well. He also put 1:40 on Evenepoel who did great.

Pogi is just stronger than ever + more experienced than ever + better team than ever.

 

[Salvarani]

Vinge is better than he ever was today. It wasnt enough.

 

[Peyroteo94]

And no guys, Vingo is not in his March shape. He is very close to his peak shape. But I would love to see him in peak shape, maybe next year!

 

[Offline]

And no guys, Vingo is not in his March shape. He is very close to his peak shape. But I would love to see him in peak shape, maybe next year!

He is on his peak level according to himself. He said both yesterday and today he push his best numbers ever.

 

[Peyroteo94]

He is on his peak level according to himself. He said both yesterday and today he push his best numbers ever.

Do you have the video?

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Knew he is not giving up

BTW - have you ever seen anyone so pale

Jonas Vingegaard: Today was probably one of my best performances ever | Cycling Today Official

Jonas Vingegaard lost more than a minute to Tadej Pogacar on Plateau de Beille and is now three minutes behind in the general classification of the Tour de France.

cycling.today

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

He is on his peak level according to himself. He said both yesterday and today he push his best numbers ever.

Are you telling me Pogacar just smokes peak Jonas for breakfast now?

 

[Lorzenz08]

Yes, Jonas did an absolute monstruous performance, it's just that Pogi is Pogi.

Jonas Vingegaard: Today was probably one of my best performances ever | Cycling Today Official

Jonas Vingegaard lost more than a minute to Tadej Pogacar on Plateau de Beille and is now three minutes behind in the general classification of the Tour de France.

cycling.today

"Today was probably one of my best performances ever and he was another minute faster. So my congratulations to him"

 

[AnotherArmChair]

What i heard Jonas say is that it was his best performance on a bike

I didnt hear him say anything about numbers

Performance could mean in relation to his crash and return

Also Pog did say he was on the limit at one stage until Vinge stood up and weakend then he attacked

 

[Oldermanish]

Of course not, that would be weird.
I definitely don't think he came to the Tour not hoping to win it. However, he can be hoping to win - and doing the best he can to actively reach that goal - while fully aware that it's entirely possible that he just won't.

Today both he and his DS came to the truth of being a solid 2nd place is Success. It's pretty amazing what he's accomplished with so little time to prepare. They should also be conscious that the last week could do some damage to the balance of the season if he's forced to go too deep. If I were their strategist I'd be sitting on Remco or 2nd tier challengers. Tadej and UAE may throw someone up the road but there isn't any reason to go nuclear to build the lead as the TT will provide a better signature win.