{"id":1955720,"date":"2026-05-25T11:43:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955720"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:43:04","slug":"i-just-go-from-year-to-year-jonas-vingegaard-not-thinking-of-retirement-and-ends-speculation-of-a-move-to-netcompany-ineos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955720","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I just go from year to year&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard not thinking of retirement and ends speculation of a move to Netcompany-Ineos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-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;I just go from year to year&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard not thinking of retirement and ends speculation of a move to Netcompany-Ineos<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-25T11:43:04Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n25 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Dane commits to racing for Visma-Lease a Bike for the final years of his career<\/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. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"box less-space hero-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-[var(--image--text--color)] font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text font-article-copy\">Vingegaard quashed transfer rumours on the Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s final rest day<\/span><span class=\"credit font-article-copy\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"!m-0\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\">0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6e63e613-7e1e-4eb9-a86b-2a9a74b78836\">Jonas Vingegaard is on track to complete a prestigious and career-defining Grand Tour trilogy, but he has no plans to end his career on a high if he wins the Giro d&#8217;Italia. He has said that he is committed to staying with Visma-Lease a Bike, ignoring any temptations to move to Netcompany-Ineos or any other team.<\/p>\n<p>The Dane will turn 30 in December and has raced at WorldTour level with Visma-Lease a Bike for eight years. His traumatic crash at the 2024 Itzulia Basque Country race made him reflect on the dangers of the sport. He cares deeply about his family and so does not intend to race for many more years.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e63e613-7e1e-4eb9-a86b-2a9a74b78836-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Former teammate Simon Yates unexpectedly announced his retirement during the winter, just months after winning the 2025 Giro, but Vingegaard appears ready to race on at least two or three more years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L8HVEuMmFKgLjNhi5fqT2N-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;It would be a dream team for Jonas&#8217; \u2013 former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis argues Vingegaard should consider switching to Netcompany-Ineos<\/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\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-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;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa in Rome<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve always said that I&#8217;ll take it year by year. That&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve done, at least since my crash in 2024,&#8221; Vingegaard said on the final rest day of the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;At this moment, I don&#8217;t see myself retiring. I just go from year to year. If I still enjoy it, I will keep riding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The arrival of Danish software and AI company Netcompany as a new title sponsor of the team formerly known as Ineos Grenadiers sparked speculation that the British team may try to sign Vingegaard to reboot their Grand Tour ambitions. They have also been linked to French super talent Paul Seixas and Netcompany have stated they are not demanding any specific Danish signings for 2027.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard was keen to quash any transfer speculation by committing to Visma-Lease a Bike for the final years of his career. He is under contract with the team until the end of 2028, with manager Richard Plugge hoping to land a new title sponsor to ensure the Dutch squad remains a super team and Grand Tour contender.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3B85rWfCPHgRdMR4rLdxEA\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3B85rWfCPHgRdMR4rLdxEA 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That&#8217;s a good question,&#8221; Vingegaard conceded when asked if he will race with Visma until the end of his career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This year is my eighth year as a pro. I don&#8217;t see myself riding until I&#8217;m 35. I&#8217;m close to turning 30, so that&#8217;s actually not in so many years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t see myself changing teams, so I see myself finishing my career in this team.&#8221;<\/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-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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\/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<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\/n9CxeKRNiSU5TDRuiiQwwZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n9CxeKRNiSU5TDRuiiQwwZ-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;I want to win the Giro and make history&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard targets Grand Tour trilogy at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/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\/jMsjtrEtyzUziuYfLQMCod-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMsjtrEtyzUziuYfLQMCod-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;He is riding like a 1980s GC contender&#8217; \u2013 Brian Holm believes Jonas Vingegaard is turning back the clock in bid for his first Giro d&#8217;Italia victory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is fully focused on winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, then taking on Tadej Poga\u010dar at the 2026 Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even riding and targeting the UCI Road World Championships in Canada in late September seems too far away to commit to being part of the Danish national team. Danish national Michael M\u00f8rk\u00f8v is keen to have Vingegaard in the squad but any decision will only be made after the Tour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a bit early, it&#8217;s still four months on the horizon, so I have no answer whether I&#8217;m doing it or not,&#8221; Vingegaard said when asked by the Danish media.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve said all the time that now I&#8217;m doing the Giro and then the Tour. That&#8217;s my priority now. After the Tour I will see how I feel, and then I will make a decision on what to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12a4e67f-1723-4c3f-b524-f32eb3551d38\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><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. 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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 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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]\" 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That&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve done, at least since my crash in 2024,&#8221; Vingegaard said on the final rest day of the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;At this moment, I don&#8217;t see myself retiring. I just go from year to year. If I still enjoy it, I will keep riding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The arrival of Danish software and AI company Netcompany as a new title sponsor of the team formerly known as Ineos Grenadiers sparked speculation that the British team may try to sign Vingegaard to reboot their Grand Tour ambitions. They have also been linked to French super talent Paul Seixas and Netcompany have stated they are not demanding any specific Danish signings for 2027.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard was keen to quash any transfer speculation by committing to Visma-Lease a Bike for the final years of his career. He is under contract with the team until the end of 2028, with manager Richard Plugge hoping to land a new title sponsor to ensure the Dutch squad remains a super team and Grand Tour contender.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3B85rWfCPHgRdMR4rLdxEA\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3B85rWfCPHgRdMR4rLdxEA 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That&#8217;s a good question,&#8221; Vingegaard conceded when asked if he will race with Visma until the end of his career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This year is my eighth year as a pro. I don&#8217;t see myself riding until I&#8217;m 35. I&#8217;m close to turning 30, so that&#8217;s actually not in so many years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t see myself changing teams, so I see myself finishing my career in this team.&#8221;<\/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-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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\/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<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\/n9CxeKRNiSU5TDRuiiQwwZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n9CxeKRNiSU5TDRuiiQwwZ-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;I want to win the Giro and make history&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard targets Grand Tour trilogy at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/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\/jMsjtrEtyzUziuYfLQMCod-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMsjtrEtyzUziuYfLQMCod-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;He is riding like a 1980s GC contender&#8217; \u2013 Brian Holm believes Jonas Vingegaard is turning back the clock in bid for his first Giro d&#8217;Italia victory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is fully focused on winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, then taking on Tadej Poga\u010dar at the 2026 Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even riding and targeting the UCI Road World Championships in Canada in late September seems too far away to commit to being part of the Danish national team. Danish national Michael M\u00f8rk\u00f8v is keen to have Vingegaard in the squad but any decision will only be made after the Tour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a bit early, it&#8217;s still four months on the horizon, so I have no answer whether I&#8217;m doing it or not,&#8221; Vingegaard said when asked by the Danish media.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve said all the time that now I&#8217;m doing the Giro and then the Tour. That&#8217;s my priority now. After the Tour I will see how I feel, and then I will make a decision on what to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12a4e67f-1723-4c3f-b524-f32eb3551d38\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><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. 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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 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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]\" 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He is under contract with the team until the end of 2028, with manager Richard Plugge hoping to land a new title sponsor to ensure the Dutch squad remains a super team and Grand Tour contender.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3B85rWfCPHgRdMR4rLdxEA\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3B85rWfCPHgRdMR4rLdxEA 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That&#8217;s a good question,&#8221; Vingegaard conceded when asked if he will race with Visma until the end of his career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This year is my eighth year as a pro. I don&#8217;t see myself riding until I&#8217;m 35. I&#8217;m close to turning 30, so that&#8217;s actually not in so many years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t see myself changing teams, so I see myself finishing my career in this team.&#8221;<\/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-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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\/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<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\/n9CxeKRNiSU5TDRuiiQwwZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n9CxeKRNiSU5TDRuiiQwwZ-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;I want to win the Giro and make history&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard targets Grand Tour trilogy at Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/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\/jMsjtrEtyzUziuYfLQMCod-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMsjtrEtyzUziuYfLQMCod-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;He is riding like a 1980s GC contender&#8217; \u2013 Brian Holm believes Jonas Vingegaard is turning back the clock in bid for his first Giro d&#8217;Italia victory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is fully focused on winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, then taking on Tadej Poga\u010dar at the 2026 Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even riding and targeting the UCI Road World Championships in Canada in late September seems too far away to commit to being part of the Danish national team. 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