'That's more talk than anything' - Jonas Vingegaard dismisses lack of racing ahead of Critérium du Dauphiné battle with Pogačar and Evenepoel

Team Visma-Lease a Bike's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard reacts prior to the start of the 1st stage of the 77th edition of the Criterium du Dauphine cycling race, 195,8 km between Domérat and Montlucon, on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP).

87 days after last pinning on a race number, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) returns to action at the Critérium du Dauphiné, ahead of his key season target, the Tour de France.

Despite not turning his pedals in anger for almost three months, the Dane arrives at the pre-Tour warm-up race in a relaxed mood, without strict expectations on his performance.