Jonas Vingegaard thrived during the mountain stages at Vuelta a España, claiming his 40th career victory despite a misjudged attack.

Jonas Vingegaard Closes Gap in Vuelta a España 2025

In the ongoing Vuelta a España 2025, Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike has shown a strong performance, narrowing the gap between him and Torstein Træen to just 37 seconds.

Vingegaard's victory on stage 10, a 169.2km ride from Zaragoza to Valdezcaray, marked his second stage win in this year's Grand Tour. The stage was characterized by a largely shallow final climb, and Vingegaard's legs felt great, propelling him to the top.

Matteo Jorgenson launched Vingegaard on the final climb, and although Giulio Ciccone of Lidl-Trek initially followed, he could not maintain the pace. Vingegaard's win came with a 24-second advantage over João Almeida and Tom Pidcock.

However, it's worth noting that Vingegaard lost 1:46 to Ciccone during the stage, indicating that he may have been conserving energy for the tougher climbs ahead.

The upcoming stages to L'Angliru (12.4km at 9.8%) and La Farrapona. Lagos de Somiedo (16.8km at 6%) pose tougher challenges in the second week of the race. It remains to be seen how Vingegaard will fare in these mountainous stages.

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During the first week of the race, Visma-Lease a Bike did not show the same level of aggression on mountain days as they did in previous races. Instead, Vingegaard rode defensively, leading to speculation about his strategy for the second week.

Despite this, Vingegaard's status as the pre-race favourite appears to be well intact. His strong performance on stage 10 is an ominous sign for his GC competitors.

On stage 9, Vingegaard asked for a lead-out from his team on the final climb, and they delivered, setting him up perfectly for the win. Other teams worked to bring back the early breakaway on stage 9, indicating a high level of competition and strategy in the race.

In conclusion, Jonas Vingegaard's performance in the Vuelta a España 2025 so far has been impressive, and he remains a strong contender for the overall win. The upcoming stages will test his endurance and strategy, but with his team's support and his own strong will, he is poised to continue his successful run in this Grand Tour.

Jonas Vingegaard thrived during the mountain stages at Vuelta a España, claiming his 40th career victory despite a misjudged attack.