It was a crucial day for Jonas Vingegaard on this 1st stage of the Tour of France. The Danish runner of the Visma | Lease a Bike was reassuring and reassured himself, finishing in the peloton, alongside all the other favourites. “To be honest, I’m really happy with my form today”he said after the arrival.
Romain Bardet wins the 1st stage of the Tour de France
“I have the legs to compete in the general classification, but to compete for victory…”
“Personally, I am very happy with this stage. Of course, we are disappointed not to have caught the breakaway. Wout was really very strong, he won the peloton sprint. In fact, it’s a shame for us but I think Wout and I were really good today so we can be happy with our performances”he assured. “I can now focus on the next three weeks and be positive. I have legs to compete in the general classification, but competing for victory is something else and I don’t know yet if I’m capable of it.”
The 2nd stage between Cesenatico and Bologna promises to be more eventful with, most certainly, the first attacks between the favourites of the general classification. “I think tomorrow will be a very different day,” confirmed the double title holder. “It will be more explosive, with short and sharp climbs. It will definitely be different from today. But I gained confidence today and we will see tomorrow how I feel. I will do my best.”he concluded Jonas Vingegaardmore serene than at the start of this first stage.
