TryGOLD- Free

Confident Vingegaard dominates as scepticism rolls in
Cycling Weekly|July 27, 2023
Stunning ride in the Alps wins Jumbo-Visma rider second Tour against backdrop of doping insinuations, writes Adam Becket
- Adam Becket
Confident Vingegaard dominates as scepticism rolls in

Jonas Vingegaard is not a theatrical man. This is no bad thing. The Dane does all his entertaining on the bike, not off it, so his celebration as he crossed the line on the Col de la Loze on stage 17, kissing his wedding ring, was about as passion-filled as it got. He had reason to be pleased - his ride on the queen stage had rubber-stamped his second Tour de France win.

The day before had all but confirmed it, with the Jumbo-Visma rider dominant in the sole time trial of the race, putting 1.38 into his nearest rival, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates). However, on stage 17, Vingegaard put another five minutes into the Slovenian, cementing his lead in the race.

It wasn't until stage 20, though, after the final mountain stage, that he could finally take in the victory.

"I think it's more euphoric today because it's not over until it's over," he said. "We're super, super happy. Now we get to the finish one by one. The moment will come when I see them [his team] later today."

His second Tour win feels like more of a statement than the first. Both came through Pogačar having a bad day, something that, in contrast, JumboVisma simply did not allow to happen to their leader. Everything went to plan. A margin of victory of seven minutes isn't just a victory, it's a crushing defeat inflicted upon everyone else.

This story is from the July 27, 2023 edition of Cycling Weekly.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the July 27, 2023 edition of Cycling Weekly.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM CYCLING WEEKLYView All
CLASSIC BIKE - JOHNNY BERRY
Cycling Weekly

CLASSIC BIKE - JOHNNY BERRY

Johnny be good at making beautiful lightweight bikes

time-read
1 min  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
UK SCENE - WUNDERKIND HUDSON WINS YORKSHIRE CX
Cycling Weekly

UK SCENE - WUNDERKIND HUDSON WINS YORKSHIRE CX

Newly crowned junior hill-climb champ shows his versatility by winning round seven on the mud

time-read
1 min  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
WATT WORKS FOR ME TADEJ POGAČAR
Cycling Weekly

WATT WORKS FOR ME TADEJ POGAČAR

The man himself - subject of this special issue - explains the key performance changes behind his record-breaking year

time-read
2 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
11 WAYS TO POG-UP YOUR PLAN
Cycling Weekly

11 WAYS TO POG-UP YOUR PLAN

Tadej Pocačar's performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how

time-read
9 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
Why do modern aero bikes look less aero?
Cycling Weekly

Why do modern aero bikes look less aero?

Are today's aero bikes really faster, or is marketing just getting better? Joe Baker investigates...

time-read
6 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
Cycling Weekly

REVIEW OF THE YEAR

An Olympic year is always special and the cycling season once again delivered a year of highs and lows, from Pogi's triple to Katie Archibald's pre-Olympic trip

time-read
3 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
MEET THE PARENTS
Cycling Weekly

MEET THE PARENTS

What made Tadej Pogačar the phenomenon he is today? Chris Marshall-Bell went to Slovenia to meet his mum and dad, Mirko and Marjeta

time-read
10 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
HALF MAN HALF GOAT
Cycling Weekly

HALF MAN HALF GOAT

Tadej Pogačar may have had a phenomenal season, but has he done enough to cement his status as the greatest of all time? Chris Marshall-Bell weighs the arguments for and against

time-read
10+ mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
Lefevere cashes in his chips and leaves cycling management
Cycling Weekly

Lefevere cashes in his chips and leaves cycling management

The news that Patrick Lefevere will step down as Quick Step boss marks the end of an era, after 22 years in charge

time-read
3 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)
Mathieu van der Poel weighs up skipping Tour de France
Cycling Weekly

Mathieu van der Poel weighs up skipping Tour de France

Dutchman hints at missing Tour in favour of mtb Worlds bid, reports Tom Thewlis from Dénia, Spain

time-read
2 mins  |
December 19 - 26, 2024 (Double Issue)

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. Learn more