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Abrahamsen on Tour Success: 'I've Made It Difficult for Myself'
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Abrahamsen on Tour Success: 'I've Made It Difficult for Myself'

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jonas Abrahamsen is preparing for the Tour de France, aiming to repeat his past successes while acknowledging the increased difficulty due to his growing reputation.
  • His previous achievements, including leading competitions and securing a stage win, have made him a marked rider, forcing him to strategize differently for this year's race.
  • Abrahamsen has also balanced his cycling career with a new venture creating cookies with a sponsor, and feels well-prepared physically after a season free of injuries.

Jonas Abrahamsen, nicknamed "The Plough of Grenland," is heading into the Tour de France with a mix of ambition and realism. His past performances have elevated his profile, making him a rider everyone watches, a situation he admits makes his goal of winning stages more challenging.

I have made it difficult for myself.

— Jonas AbrahamsenAbrahamsen reflects on how his past success has made him a more visible and targeted rider in the peloton.

"If I lift my butt in a race now, everyone is with me. Now everyone is watching me," Abrahamsen told VG. He recalled how in previous years he could slip into breakaways unnoticed, but now, any move he makes is met with immediate attention from competitors who know he can go the distance.

If I lift my butt in a race now, everyone is with me. Now everyone is watching me.

— Jonas AbrahamsenAbrahamsen describes the change in how competitors react to his moves on the bike due to his increased reputation.

This increased visibility comes after a period of intense activity. Abrahamsen admitted to being physically and mentally exhausted at the end of last season due to overcommitting to events. He has since adjusted his approach, which led to a stage win in the 2025 Tour de France and a promotion to the top level with Uno-X. This year, he enters the race injury-free and feels better prepared than in recent years.

If people see that I go in a breakaway in the Tour de France, they know that it can actually hold all the way. Then suddenly everyone will join, it makes the road to victory more difficult and heavier.

— Jonas AbrahamsenAbrahamsen explains the tactical challenges he faces in the Tour de France due to his known breakaway capabilities.

His strategy for the upcoming Tour de France involves targeting specific stages that suit his abilities, particularly the ninth stage on July 12. He will also play a crucial support role for his teammate Tobias Halland Johannessen, whom the team believes can achieve a historically strong overall ranking. Beyond the race, Abrahamsen has also partnered with his sponsor, Aunt Mable, to create a line of cookies, with Uno-X being their first major customer.

I was really tired at the end of the season, both physically and mentally. I had participated in far too much, so then I had to change course.

— Jonas AbrahamsenAbrahamsen discusses his decision to alter his schedule after experiencing burnout.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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