With a dominant overall victory at Volta ao Algarve, the Danish cycling star has already proven that his form is exactly where it needs to be.
His impressive time trial performance in Portugal suggests he’s in peak condition—but there’s no time to dwell on early successes.
Next up on his calendar? Paris-Nice—and his focus is laser-sharp.
Nothing about Vingegaard’s race schedule is left to chance. Every event is meticulously chosen to build him up toward the ultimate prize: the Tour de France.
“Of course, there is a plan behind me racing Paris-Nice and the Tour of Catalonia. Last year, I won Tirreno-Adriatico, so this year I want to go for Paris-Nice and Catalonia. Those are two races I haven't won yet,” Vingegaard explained, as cited by the Danish news outlet Alt om kendte.
While he’s aiming to tick off new victories, the bigger picture remains crystal clear—everything is geared toward being at his absolute best for the Tour de France.
Not Tempted by the Classics
Vingegaard’s longtime rival, the Tadej Pogačar, is taking a different approach this year. The Slovenian superstar is flirting with the idea of tackling the brutal cobblestone classics, pushing himself across cycling’s most grueling one-day races.
But is there a chance we’ll see Vingegaard battle it out on the legendary pavé?
Not a chance.
When asked if he’d consider testing himself on the cobbles, the Danish champion didn’t hesitate: “Uh, no!”
With Pogacar exploring multiple challenges, Vingegaard is staying locked in on his ultimate goal: Tour de France glory.
