{"id":1940740,"date":"2026-05-17T09:20:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T06:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1940740"},"modified":"2026-05-17T09:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T06:20:04","slug":"most-important-we-win-gc-its-not-a-goal-to-dominate-emulating-pogacars-all-conquering-giro-ditalia-not-a-focus-for-jonas-vingegaard-with-pink-as-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1940740","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Most important we win GC, it&#8217;s not a goal to dominate&#8217; \u2013 Emulating Poga\u010dar&#8217;s all-conquering Giro d&#8217;Italia not a focus for Jonas Vingegaard with pink as priority"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7wyNg4gDxiNvqEyV9ssWvG-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVisma-Lease a Bike\n<\/li>\n<li>\nJonas Vingegaard\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;Most important we win GC, it&#8217;s not a goal to dominate&#8217; \u2013 Emulating Poga\u010dar&#8217;s all-conquering Giro d&#8217;Italia not a focus for Jonas Vingegaard with pink as priority<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJames Moultrie <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-17T09:20:04Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n17 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Ahead of Sunday&#8217;s summit finish to Corno alle Scale, Visma DS Marc Reef says &#8216;we would like to win maybe one or two more stages&#8217; with Dane<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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the GC, and it&#8217;s not a goal to dominate,&#8221; said Visma sports director Marc Reef to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> before stage 8 in Chieti.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Of course, we would like to win maybe one or two more stages, but we also have to see; it&#8217;s a race of three weeks, and you always need to expect the unexpected. 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It&#8217;s mostly about winning that he wants to be here, and when he has the possibilities to do that, he wants to show that more than anything else,&#8221; said Reef of his leader. &#8220;That&#8217;s what he&#8217;s been getting out of bed for, to step on his bike, show that he has been working hard, and to win the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As Poga\u010dar did two years ago, Vingegaard is trying to complete the elusive Giro-Tour de France double in 2026, and Visma have long said that his attacking exploits at the Giro would be based on feeling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That&#8217;s not to say they will hold him back at any moment. Reef noted that while a careful balance is what they are trying to achieve, several of their rivals could try to strike at any moment if they sense any weakness or hesitation from the Dane.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d&#8217;Italia but confirms &#8216;super strong&#8217; Felix Gall is a GC threat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;No one is unbeatable&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Pellizzari moves ahead of Jonas Vingegaard on GC with bonus seconds sprint ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia mountains face-off<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;You can make all kinds of plans, and think about balance up front, but when you&#8217;re in the race, the only thing that counts is to do everything right here and to push yourself to win it,&#8221; said Reef.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;We are here now in this Giro, so we only think about winning the Giro. After that comes the Tour, and we&#8217;ll see what the situation is and plan for it. Anyway, you will be challenged by your opponent, so either you do it yourself or someone else will just be setting the pace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blockhaus-confirmed-his-role-as-being-a-favourite-3\">Blockhaus &#8216;confirmed his role as being a favourite&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-16c52338-90c0-47b7-a642-afee9f27c448\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Vingegaard triumphed atop Blockhaus on Friday <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-e9acef26-7340-400a-8342-ae5a26dea19b\">Vingegaard could well have his second stage win as the first week finally comes to an end on Sunday, especially after his display on Blockhaus. With Davide Piganzoli and experienced head Sepp Kuss playing a huge role on that day, his mountain train looks more than strong enough to pilot him to another victory, but a stacked breakaway could prevent that.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It confirmed his role as being a favourite here in this race, and we also said already we&#8217;re not going to walk away from that,&#8221; said Reef as he looked back to Blockhaus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But we also saw how strong the rest are. Pellizzari followed him for a long time, then blew up, but he&#8217;ll learn again from this, and Felix Gall was still close at the finish line, so we just need to stay sharp and keep doing things 100%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gall showed yesterday how good he is. He showed it in the past already, and yes, he was not on the podium yet of a Grand Tour, but he&#8217;s started off well here and, of course, he&#8217;s a really big opponent of ours.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gall is the closest GC challenger behind Vingegaard, 19 seconds in arrears, but everyone else expected to really push him is already more than a minute down. The second week of the Giro doesn&#8217;t present much in the way of GC danger for the currently second-placed Vingegaard, with only stage 14 to Pila looking like a guaranteed showdown between the main favourites.<\/p>\n<p>While Vingegaard isn&#8217;t yet in pink, current race leader Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious) is not expected to hold onto the jersey for much longer after the time trial on stage 10, with the 42km flat test from Viareggio to Massa set to expose one of his key weaknesses. This could well be where Vingegaard moves into total control, but the aftermath of that day will certainly paint a picture of how the final GC may look by the time the race reaches Rome on May 31.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Especially after TT, from that moment on, also because there&#8217;s only one mountain stage in that second week, we will have a better view of how everybody from the top guys relates to each other, and how the GC looks at that moment,&#8221; added Reef.<\/p>\n<p>Visma are the defending champions at the Giro through Simon Yates, and if his win told them anything, it&#8217;s that the Giro won&#8217;t be decided until the final mountain stages are raced, so Vingegaard will need to maintain his absolute best shape until stages 19 and 20. So whether they are targeting it or not, it wouldn&#8217;t be overly surprising if he did end up with five stage wins along the way.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Blockhaus is a climb where you cannot hide&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard stays ominously calm as first &#8216;real&#8217; mountaintop finish at Giro d&#8217;Italia looms large<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We only decided to go for it really late&#8217; &#8211; Switch of plan nets Jonas Vingegaard second stage in three days at Giro d&#8217;Italia and 50th career win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d&#8217;Italia but confirms &#8216;super strong&#8217; Felix Gall is a GC threat<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;No one is unbeatable&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Pellizzari moves ahead of Jonas Vingegaard on GC with bonus seconds sprint ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia mountains face-off<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giulio Pellizzari struggles at Giro d&#8217;Italia on Corno alle Scale summit finish due to stomach problems<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My Giro is done&#8217; &#8211; Afonso Eul\u00e1lio impresses on Corno delle Scale but recognises days in maglia rosa are numbered<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We only decided to go for it really late&#8217; &#8211; Switch of plan nets Jonas Vingegaard second stage in three days at Giro d&#8217;Italia and 50th career win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m expecting to lose time on my opponents&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall braces himself for Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial despite dropping everyone except Vingegaard with bold attack on stage 9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Even today, they don&#8217;t want me up there&#8217; \u2013 Endless attacks and losing time purposefully but Giulio Ciccone still denied a stage win at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;This is my love letter back to the sport&#8217; &#8211; Peter Stetina hands out silver ingets to Paydirt winners Samara Sheppard and Justin Peck <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giulio Pellizzari struggles at Giro d&#8217;Italia on Corno alle Scale summit finish due to stomach problems<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My Giro is done&#8217; &#8211; Afonso Eul\u00e1lio impresses on Corno delle Scale but recognises days in maglia rosa are numbered<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJKukeHTt9UwQDhJoRHUAC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJKukeHTt9UwQDhJoRHUAC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJKukeHTt9UwQDhJoRHUAC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJKukeHTt9UwQDhJoRHUAC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJKukeHTt9UwQDhJoRHUAC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">FDJ United-Suez settle with Dickson on GC podium at Itzulia Women but far from final stage situation with strength in numbers<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We only decided to go for it really late&#8217; &#8211; Switch of plan nets Jonas Vingegaard second stage in three days at Giro d&#8217;Italia and 50th career win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Blockhaus is a climb where you cannot hide&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard stays ominously calm as first &#8216;real&#8217; mountaintop finish at Giro d&#8217;Italia looms large<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We only decided to go for it really late&#8217; &#8211; Switch of plan nets Jonas Vingegaard second stage in three days at Giro d&#8217;Italia and 50th career win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;The most important thing is that we win the GC, and it&#8217;s not a goal to dominate,&#8221; said Visma sports director Marc Reef to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> before stage 8 in Chieti.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Of course, we would like to win maybe one or two more stages, but we also have to see; it&#8217;s a race of three weeks, and you always need to expect the unexpected. In the last four years, the race was turned upside down on stage 20. I hope that will not be the case, but if we get into the situation, we still need to be ready for that, and sometimes you need to balance your energy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In that way, sometimes you can go for a stage, and at other moments you can let the break take the stage, but the goal is not to dominate, the goal is to win it in the end.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Vingegaard is the only rider to ever beat Poga\u010dar at the Tour de France, in 2022 and 2023, but while he can be a ruthless stage winner, with 49 professional victories to his name so far, he&#8217;s never won at the rate his rival has. Across his two Tour wins, Vingegaard only won three stages, but at the Vuelta last season, he had his most successful GT campaign to date, taking three stages en route to the red jersey.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eX2t7kfLCtByuNcxbvVHcU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eX2t7kfLCtByuNcxbvVHcU slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;He wants to win. It&#8217;s mostly about winning that he wants to be here, and when he has the possibilities to do that, he wants to show that more than anything else,&#8221; said Reef of his leader. &#8220;That&#8217;s what he&#8217;s been getting out of bed for, to step on his bike, show that he has been working hard, and to win the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As Poga\u010dar did two years ago, Vingegaard is trying to complete the elusive Giro-Tour de France double in 2026, and Visma have long said that his attacking exploits at the Giro would be based on feeling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That&#8217;s not to say they will hold him back at any moment. Reef noted that while a careful balance is what they are trying to achieve, several of their rivals could try to strike at any moment if they sense any weakness or hesitation from the Dane.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d&#8217;Italia but confirms &#8216;super strong&#8217; Felix Gall is a GC threat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;No one is unbeatable&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Pellizzari moves ahead of Jonas Vingegaard on GC with bonus seconds sprint ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia mountains face-off<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;You can make all kinds of plans, and think about balance up front, but when you&#8217;re in the race, the only thing that counts is to do everything right here and to push yourself to win it,&#8221; said Reef.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;We are here now in this Giro, so we only think about winning the Giro. After that comes the Tour, and we&#8217;ll see what the situation is and plan for it. Anyway, you will be challenged by your opponent, so either you do it yourself or someone else will just be setting the pace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blockhaus-confirmed-his-role-as-being-a-favourite-3\">Blockhaus &#8216;confirmed his role as being a favourite&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-16c52338-90c0-47b7-a642-afee9f27c448\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Vingegaard triumphed atop Blockhaus on Friday <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-e9acef26-7340-400a-8342-ae5a26dea19b\">Vingegaard could well have his second stage win as the first week finally comes to an end on Sunday, especially after his display on Blockhaus. With Davide Piganzoli and experienced head Sepp Kuss playing a huge role on that day, his mountain train looks more than strong enough to pilot him to another victory, but a stacked breakaway could prevent that.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It confirmed his role as being a favourite here in this race, and we also said already we&#8217;re not going to walk away from that,&#8221; said Reef as he looked back to Blockhaus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But we also saw how strong the rest are. Pellizzari followed him for a long time, then blew up, but he&#8217;ll learn again from this, and Felix Gall was still close at the finish line, so we just need to stay sharp and keep doing things 100%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gall showed yesterday how good he is. He showed it in the past already, and yes, he was not on the podium yet of a Grand Tour, but he&#8217;s started off well here and, of course, he&#8217;s a really big opponent of ours.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gall is the closest GC challenger behind Vingegaard, 19 seconds in arrears, but everyone else expected to really push him is already more than a minute down. The second week of the Giro doesn&#8217;t present much in the way of GC danger for the currently second-placed Vingegaard, with only stage 14 to Pila looking like a guaranteed showdown between the main favourites.<\/p>\n<p>While Vingegaard isn&#8217;t yet in pink, current race leader Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious) is not expected to hold onto the jersey for much longer after the time trial on stage 10, with the 42km flat test from Viareggio to Massa set to expose one of his key weaknesses. This could well be where Vingegaard moves into total control, but the aftermath of that day will certainly paint a picture of how the final GC may look by the time the race reaches Rome on May 31.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Especially after TT, from that moment on, also because there&#8217;s only one mountain stage in that second week, we will have a better view of how everybody from the top guys relates to each other, and how the GC looks at that moment,&#8221; added Reef.<\/p>\n<p>Visma are the defending champions at the Giro through Simon Yates, and if his win told them anything, it&#8217;s that the Giro won&#8217;t be decided until the final mountain stages are raced, so Vingegaard will need to maintain his absolute best shape until stages 19 and 20. So whether they are targeting it or not, it wouldn&#8217;t be overly surprising if he did end up with five stage wins along the way.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We only decided to go for it really late&#8217; &#8211; Switch of plan nets Jonas Vingegaard second stage in three days at Giro d&#8217;Italia and 50th career win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d&#8217;Italia but confirms &#8216;super strong&#8217; Felix Gall is a GC threat<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;No one is unbeatable&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Pellizzari moves ahead of Jonas Vingegaard on GC with bonus seconds sprint ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia mountains face-off<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djcUFXHrkk7UBUdyB3XueY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giulio Pellizzari struggles at Giro d&#8217;Italia on Corno alle Scale summit finish due to stomach problems<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My Giro is done&#8217; &#8211; Afonso Eul\u00e1lio impresses on Corno delle Scale but recognises days in maglia rosa are numbered<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wD9atDthJGMxNCdrTpeiMP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We only decided to go for it really late&#8217; &#8211; Switch of plan nets Jonas Vingegaard second stage in three days at Giro d&#8217;Italia and 50th career win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LJACnLR4tLTXRaCAfbm5KV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m expecting to lose time on my opponents&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall braces himself for Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial despite dropping everyone except Vingegaard with bold attack on stage 9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uov9G2jFP7Ps5SBGAjbue-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Even today, they don&#8217;t want me up there&#8217; \u2013 Endless attacks and losing time purposefully but Giulio Ciccone still denied a stage win at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epQwe2h7i23KYxNdCBtfgc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;This is my love letter back to the sport&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giulio Pellizzari struggles at Giro d&#8217;Italia on Corno alle Scale summit finish due to stomach problems<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eRfCAN76yTR6anvE6fpq54-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;The most important thing is that we win the GC, and it&#8217;s not a goal to dominate,&#8221; said Visma sports director Marc Reef to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> before stage 8 in Chieti.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Of course, we would like to win maybe one or two more stages, but we also have to see; it&#8217;s a race of three weeks, and you always need to expect the unexpected. In the last four years, the race was turned upside down on stage 20. I hope that will not be the case, but if we get into the situation, we still need to be ready for that, and sometimes you need to balance your energy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In that way, sometimes you can go for a stage, and at other moments you can let the break take the stage, but the goal is not to dominate, the goal is to win it in the end.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Vingegaard is the only rider to ever beat Poga\u010dar at the Tour de France, in 2022 and 2023, but while he can be a ruthless stage winner, with 49 professional victories to his name so far, he&#8217;s never won at the rate his rival has. Across his two Tour wins, Vingegaard only won three stages, but at the Vuelta last season, he had his most successful GT campaign to date, taking three stages en route to the red jersey.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eX2t7kfLCtByuNcxbvVHcU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eX2t7kfLCtByuNcxbvVHcU slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;He wants to win. It&#8217;s mostly about winning that he wants to be here, and when he has the possibilities to do that, he wants to show that more than anything else,&#8221; said Reef of his leader. &#8220;That&#8217;s what he&#8217;s been getting out of bed for, to step on his bike, show that he has been working hard, and to win the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As Poga\u010dar did two years ago, Vingegaard is trying to complete the elusive Giro-Tour de France double in 2026, and Visma have long said that his attacking exploits at the Giro would be based on feeling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That&#8217;s not to say they will hold him back at any moment. Reef noted that while a careful balance is what they are trying to achieve, several of their rivals could try to strike at any moment if they sense any weakness or hesitation from the Dane.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LfWtNypgaaVmu6uZ5amLik-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d&#8217;Italia but confirms &#8216;super strong&#8217; Felix Gall is a GC threat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;No one is unbeatable&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Pellizzari moves ahead of Jonas Vingegaard on GC with bonus seconds sprint ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia mountains face-off<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;You can make all kinds of plans, and think about balance up front, but when you&#8217;re in the race, the only thing that counts is to do everything right here and to push yourself to win it,&#8221; said Reef.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;We are here now in this Giro, so we only think about winning the Giro. After that comes the Tour, and we&#8217;ll see what the situation is and plan for it. Anyway, you will be challenged by your opponent, so either you do it yourself or someone else will just be setting the pace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blockhaus-confirmed-his-role-as-being-a-favourite-3\">Blockhaus &#8216;confirmed his role as being a favourite&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-16c52338-90c0-47b7-a642-afee9f27c448\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wa3sqHmWT3bTtt9Ldgng6V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Vingegaard triumphed atop Blockhaus on Friday <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-e9acef26-7340-400a-8342-ae5a26dea19b\">Vingegaard could well have his second stage win as the first week finally comes to an end on Sunday, especially after his display on Blockhaus. With Davide Piganzoli and experienced head Sepp Kuss playing a huge role on that day, his mountain train looks more than strong enough to pilot him to another victory, but a stacked breakaway could prevent that.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It confirmed his role as being a favourite here in this race, and we also said already we&#8217;re not going to walk away from that,&#8221; said Reef as he looked back to Blockhaus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But we also saw how strong the rest are. Pellizzari followed him for a long time, then blew up, but he&#8217;ll learn again from this, and Felix Gall was still close at the finish line, so we just need to stay sharp and keep doing things 100%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gall showed yesterday how good he is. He showed it in the past already, and yes, he was not on the podium yet of a Grand Tour, but he&#8217;s started off well here and, of course, he&#8217;s a really big opponent of ours.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gall is the closest GC challenger behind Vingegaard, 19 seconds in arrears, but everyone else expected to really push him is already more than a minute down. The second week of the Giro doesn&#8217;t present much in the way of GC danger for the currently second-placed Vingegaard, with only stage 14 to Pila looking like a guaranteed showdown between the main favourites.<\/p>\n<p>While Vingegaard isn&#8217;t yet in pink, current race leader Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious) is not expected to hold onto the jersey for much longer after the time trial on stage 10, with the 42km flat test from Viareggio to Massa set to expose one of his key weaknesses. This could well be where Vingegaard moves into total control, but the aftermath of that day will certainly paint a picture of how the final GC may look by the time the race reaches Rome on May 31.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Especially after TT, from that moment on, also because there&#8217;s only one mountain stage in that second week, we will have a better view of how everybody from the top guys relates to each other, and how the GC looks at that moment,&#8221; added Reef.<\/p>\n<p>Visma are the defending champions at the Giro through Simon Yates, and if his win told them anything, it&#8217;s that the Giro won&#8217;t be decided until the final mountain stages are raced, so Vingegaard will need to maintain his absolute best shape until stages 19 and 20. So whether they are targeting it or not, it wouldn&#8217;t be overly surprising if he did end up with five stage wins along the way.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the Corsa Rosa. Enjoy unrivalled reporting from our team of journalists on the ground, including breaking news, analysis, and more, from every stage as it happens, plus access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/em><\/u><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/most-important-we-win-gc-its-not-a-goal-to-dominate-emulating-pogacars-all-conquering-giro-d-italia-not-a-focus-for-jonas-vingegaard-with-pink-as-priority\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7wyNg4gDxiNvqEyV9ssWvG-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Teams &amp; Riders Visma-Lease a Bike Jonas Vingegaard &#8216;Most important we win GC, it&#8217;s not a goal to dominate&#8217; \u2013 Emulating Poga\u010dar&#8217;s all-conquering Giro d&#8217;Italia not a focus for Jonas Vingegaard with pink as priority News By James Moultrie published 17 May 2026 Ahead of Sunday&#8217;s summit finish to Corno [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1940740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1940740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1940740"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1940740\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1940740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1940740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1940740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}