Jonas Vingegaard and Richard Plugge Share Praises and Criticisms of the Tour de France Route
In a recent discussion about the route for the upcoming Tour de France, CEO of Team Jumbo-Visma Richard Plugge and reigning Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard commented on various aspects of the course. Plugge expressed concerns about the ninth stage, which includes gravel roads, stating, “It increases the chance of bad luck. A ride like this, in my opinion, does not contribute to that.” Vingegaard echoed this sentiment and added, “It will be a new experience as it will be the first time I ride on gravel during a race.”
On the other hand, both Vingegaard and Plugge expressed their enthusiasm for the challenging mountain stages, with Vingegaard emphasizing, “The whole course is tailor-made for me,” and Plugge acknowledging, “It’s really a climbers’ course. We feel very comfortable with it.” The two also discussed the upcoming Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift, which will start outside of France for the first time in 2024.
The insights and opinions of these cycling figures shed light on the different aspects of the Tour de France route, showcasing a mix of excitement and apprehension for the challenges that lie ahead.
