Vingegaard claims impressive double in second stage Vuelta a España
# Vingegaard Triumphs in Stage Two of Vuelta a España, Securing the Red Jersey
Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma | Lease a Bike showcased an impressive performance during the second stage of the Vuelta a España, concluding with a victorious sprint at Limone Piemonte. After the race, he expressed his elation, stating, “I’m extremely happy with this victory. Taking the red jersey on top of that makes it even more special.” Despite a crash just before the climb, the Danish cyclist remained resilient and determined. “The team rode brilliantly. It’s truly fantastic to win like this.”
The stage, held in northeastern Italy, was marked by a crash that affected five riders from Team Visma | Lease a Bike, including Vingegaard. Fortunately, all were able to resume their ride, and the team regained control at the front before the final ascent. Vingegaard managed to outsprint Giulio Ciccone, securing the stage win with a time of 03:47:14.
Reflecting on the final moments of the race, Vingegaard noted, “Before the last corner, I thought I couldn’t pass Ciccone. Luckily, the finish was further away than I expected. You should never pass up a chance to win in a Grand Tour. That’s why I went all-in today.” Though he endured a hard fall, the impact seemed minimal, stating, “I fell quite hard, but at first glance, it seems fine. Of course, I have a few scrapes.”
Teammate Matteo Jorgensen finished strong in ninth place, praising Vingegaard’s explosive victory as “really cool to see him do it this way.” This win marks Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s 31st victory of the season, complementing Matthew Brennan’s triumph at the Deutschland Tour on the same day.
### Stage 2 Results:
1. **Jonas Vingegaard** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) — 03:47:14
2. **Giulio Ciccone** (Lidl – Trek) — +00:00:00
3. **David Gaudu** (Groupama – FDJ) — +00:00:00
9. **Matteo Jorgenson** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) — +00:00:02
### Overall Rankings:
1. **Jonas Vingegaard** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) — 07:56:16
2. **Giulio Ciccone** (Lidl – Trek) — +00:00:04
3. **David Gaudu** (Groupama – FDJ) — +00:00:06
This triumph not only puts Vingegaard atop the leaderboards but also elevates the excitement surrounding the ongoing competition in this year’s Vuelta a España.
