Jonas Vingegaard has won Tirreno – Adriatico for the first time in his career. In the flat final stage, won by Jonathan Milan, the overall victory was no longer in danger for the 27-year-old Dane. In a successful week, Vingegaard managed to book two stage victories and, in addition to the final classification, he also won the mountains classification. For Team Visma | Lease a Bike was the third overall victory ever in the prestigious Italian stage race.
While Matteo Jorgenson won Paris – Nice in the ultimate final, Vingegaard had a slightly quieter day in Tirreno – Adriatico. In a final stage for the sprinters in San Benedetto del Tronto, his first overall victory in the Race of the Two Seas was no longer in jeopardy. Vingegaard reached the finish safe and sound, surrounded by his teammates. The victory counter of the Team Visma | Lease a Bike leader came in seventh.
“I have to say it again: the boys have once again done a fantastic job keeping me out of trouble,” says a delighted Vingegaard. “On the way, the pursuit of the leading group was very fast, so it was important to stay focused. In the end it was still a tough day, but we were able to defend the jersey with gusto.”
The Dane subsequently received the trident trophy for the first time in his career. “I am very happy with the trophy. It is therefore one of the most iconic trophies you can win in cycling. I look forward to giving it a nice place in my home soon. The overall victory in Tirreno – Adriatico is one of my most beautiful victories.”
The overall victories of Vingegaard and Jorgenson in Tirreno – Adriatico and Paris – Nice were unique in cycling history. For the first time, a team managed to win both stage races in the same year.
While Matteo Jorgenson managed to win Paris – Nice in the ultimate finale, Vingegaard experienced a slightly quieter day in Tirreno – Adriatico. In a final stage for the sprinters in San Benedetto del Tronto, his first overall victory in the Race of the Two Seas was no longer in doubt. Surrounded by his teammates, Vingegaard reached the finish line safe and sound. After today, the Team Visma | Lease a Bike leader’s victory tally came to seven.
“I have to say it once again: the guys did a brilliant job to keep me out of trouble,” responded a content Vingegaard. “It was real racing in pursuit of the leading group, so it was important to stay focused. It ended up being another tough day, but we were able to defend the jersey with verve.”
Tirreno Adriatico Final results
1.Jonas Vingegaard (Visma LAB) 26:22:23
2.Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) +1’24”
3.Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe) +1’52”
