Jonas Vingegaard Makes History with Giro d'Italia Win, Eyes Tour de France

Danish cycling star Jonas Vingegaard has cemented his place in history by winning the Giro d'Italia, marking him as the eighth cyclist ever to achieve victories in all three Grand Tours. His triumph on the Piancavallo climb not only secured the overall win but also saw him shatter Marco Pantani's 1998 record for the ascent, finishing three seconds faster than the Italian legend.

Vingegaard expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, "I am a cyclist, I like to win, and I want to win as many races as possible." He noted that the Giro was not overly taxing, suggesting it provides a solid base for his upcoming Tour de France campaign. This approach mirrors that of Tadej Pogačar, who also won the Giro in 2024 before dominating the Tour.

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I am a cyclist, I like to win, and I want to win as many races as possible. We decided to attack for the win today as well. It was the last mountain day, and we knew everything would be decided today.

With five stage wins at the Giro, Vingegaard's team can be proud of their performance over the past three weeks. The rider will now focus on preparing for the Tour de France, which begins on July 4th in Barcelona. He will not compete again before the major French race, aiming to be in peak condition to defend his title against formidable rivals.

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The preparations for the Tour are always dependent on how you finish the race before it. I have tried the Tour and then the Vuelta a few times. If you don't finish a Grand Tour completely exhausted, then it's a good basis for further form building.