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Kirsten Frattini

Will Jonas Vingegaard's victory at the Giro d'Italia and new preparation strategy for the Tour de France be enough to beat Tadej Pogačar?

Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium with the overall leader's pink jersey after the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Gemona del Friuli and Piancavallo, Italy, on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP).

Jonas Vingegaard's decision to make his long-awaited debut at the Giro d'Italia was not solely to complete the trio of Grand Tour victories, but a new approach and training strategy to his preparation for the Tour de France, where he will attempt to win a career third title in July.

The Dane has all but sealed his overall victory at the Giro d'Italia after securing a fifth stage victory atop Piancavallo on Saturday and confirmed to select members of the press, including Cyclingnews, that he believes this was the best possible preparation for his goals of winning a third yellow jersey.

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