Venturing to claim victory: Is Jonas Vingegaard poised for triumph in the Vuelta a España?
In the upcoming Vuelta a España 2023, Jonas Vingegaard is set to take on some formidable competition. The Danish cyclist, who fell short of his goal of overall victory in the Tour de France, is now eyeing a not-insignificant consolation prize in Spain.
Vingegaard, supported by a strong team from Visma | Lease a Bike, including key domestiques like Matteo Jorgenson and 2023 champion Sepp Kuss, enters the race as the clear favorite [1]. However, other GC contenders who could challenge him are Juan Ayuso from UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Richard Carapaz from EF Education-EasyPost [1][2][4].
Ayuso, a highly competitive rider, and Carapaz, who has shown impressive form in previous races, present a significant challenge for Vingegaard. Yet, his team's strength and recent form, including a second place at the Tour de France, position him as the overwhelming favorite in a field that will still feature capable rivals seeking to contest the red jersey [1][2][4].
Sepp Kuss, who took some time early on in the race in 2023, could potentially provide Vingegaard with his best opportunity to win a Grand Tour since then. Fewer riders have done the Tour-Vuelta double compared to the Giro-Tour double, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the challenge [3].
It's worth noting that Tadej Pogacar, a formidable competitor, will not be participating in the Vuelta a España this year [5]. This absence could potentially tilt the balance in Vingegaard's favour, but it also means that other riders, such as Ben O'Connor (Jayco AlUla), Jai Hindley (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), and Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers), will be eager to seize the opportunity [6].
Vingegaard himself has stated his goal for the Vuelta a Espana is the overall win [7]. Having put in some of the best numbers he has ever seen during the Tour de France, he is determined to translate this form into a Grand Tour victory [2].
Despite the challenges ahead, Vingegaard and his team will have to navigate the recovery from the Tour de France and the unique demands of the Vuelta a España. With determination and the support of his team, Vingegaard is poised to make a strong bid for the overall victory in Spain.
[1] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-a-espana-2023/start-list/ [2] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france-2023/results/stage-21/ [3] https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/the-tour-vuelta-double-is-rare-but-not-impossible/ [4] https://www.velonews.com/races/vuelta-a-espana/2023/news/488509/juan-ayuso-joao-almeida-will-lead-uae-team-emirates-at-vuelta-a-espana/ [5] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-a-espana-2023/news/488417/tadej-pogacar-to-skip-vuelta-a-espana-2023/ [6] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-a-espana-2023/start-list/ [7] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-a-espana-2023/start-list/team/visma-lease-a-bike/
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