Jonas Vingegaard impressed Armstrong, who called Tour de France start a 'treat'

Former cycling star Lance Armstrong has lauded Jonas Vingegaard's performance in the Tour de France, particularly praising the Visma Lease a Bike team's execution in the new-format team time trial. Armstrong, who had seven Tour de France titles rescinded due to doping, stated that the team's success was not just about rider strength but also superior organization and tactics.

"Visma rode a perfect race," Armstrong commented in The Move podcast. "As a spectator, I enjoyed it; such a start to the Tour is a real treat. I can hardly imagine a more exciting start to the race. The cyclists are at the extreme limits of their abilities from the first minute, and for the fans, it's a great spectacle."

Bradley Wiggins, another former cycling great, suggested that the first stage's results played into Tadej Pogačar's hands. While Pogačar lost only a few seconds and remains in a strong position, Wiggins pointed out that wearing the yellow jersey from the outset brings significant media obligations. This contrasts with other riders who could immediately return to their team buses after the stage.

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Visma rode a perfect race. As a spectator, I enjoyed it; such a start to the Tour is a real treat. I can hardly imagine a more exciting start to the race. The cyclists are at the extreme limits of their abilities from the first minute, and for the fans, it's a great spectacle.