Increased Attacks, Preserving Grand Tour Momentum, and Premium Support Staff - Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike Plan for Tour de France Restoration
As the 2025 Tour de France draws near, the cycling world is abuzz with anticipation, and one rider in particular, **Jonas Vingegaard**, is in exceptional form. Having won the 2023 Tour de France by a margin of over seven minutes and securing his second yellow jersey in 2022, Vingegaard is eyeing his third victory in Paris[4][5].
Despite a challenging preparation for the 2024 Tour, where he suffered a season-ending crash that left him with a broken collarbone, several broken ribs, and a collapsed lung[6], Vingegaard has shown a renewed level of explosivity on the opening day of the 2024 Tour de France, finishing second in the first stage[7]. He returned to racing at the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné, demonstrating his resilience and determination[7][8].
Vingegaard's main rival, **Tadej Pogačar**, has been dominant in the two years since Vingegaard's second Tour victory, so Vingegaard knows he must elevate his performance to claim victory[9]. He finished second to Pogačar at the Critérium du Dauphiné in their only encounter in 2025, and he believes Pogačar will be "better than ever" at the Tour de France[1][3].
The Visma-Lease a Bike team is confident of their chances in the 2025 Tour de France, boasting a strong squad that includes three Grand Tour overall winners – Simon Yates, Matteo Jorgenson, and Sepp Kuss – as well as Wout van Aert, Tiesj Benoot, Victor Campenaerts, and Edoardo Affini[10]. Jorgenson, who extended his deal with the team through to 2029, is aiming to improve his performance in the mountains for the Tour de France, hoping to play a role in the GC battle[11].
Jorgenson's Giro d'Italia win in 2025 has been a source of encouragement for the team, providing evidence that the work going on behind the scenes is effective[3]. Similarly, Simon Yates' victory at the Giro d'Italia has given him extra belief for the Tour de France, taking a significant weight off his shoulders[12]. Sepp Kuss believes that the strength in depth of the team acts as added insurance for Vingegaard in the Tour de France[13].
With such a formidable team and a determined leader, the Visma-Lease a Bike squad is ready to take on the challenge of the 2025 Tour de France. Jonas Vingegaard, the team's leader, is aiming to win his third Tour de France, with momentum and passion amongst the riders hoped to materialize into victory in Paris[2][3]. The team is confident that their preparation and determination will pay off, and they are eager to compete against the best in the world.
Sports enthusiasts eagerly await the 2025 Tour de France, with Jonas Vingegaard, a seasoned cyclist, eyeing his third victory. Despite a season-ending crash in 2024, Vingegaard has shown a renewed level of explosivity in the opening stages of the 2025 Tour de France, marking his resilience and determination.
