Team Visma | Lease a Bike safely through opening stage of Vuelta a España

# Team Visma | A Promising Start at the Vuelta a España

In the opening stage of the Vuelta a España, six riders managed to break away early, but their lead was never a significant threat. The peloton maintained control, never allowing the escapees to build a dangerous gap.

As the race reached its chaotic finale, Team Visma effectively shielded their star rider, Jonas Vingegaard, ensuring he finished the stage unscathed. Although Axel Zingle performed well in the closing kilometers, he was unable to compete for a podium spot in the sprint.

Reflecting on the day’s events, sports director Jesper Mørkøv stated, “It was a good day today. Our riders delivered a strong performance. We brought Jonas safely through the finale, which was the most important thing. In the sprint we also tried with Axel, but unfortunately he was too far back in the final kilometer to fight for the prizes.”

### Stage Results

1. **Jasper Philipsen** (Alpecin – Deceuninck) – 04:09:12
2. **Ethan Vernon** (Israel – Premier Tech) – +00:00:00
3. **Orluis Aular** (Movistar Team) – +00:00:00

#### Team Visma Results
– **23. Axel Zingle** – +00:00:00
– **41. Jonas Vingegaard** – +00:00:00
– **43. Ben Tulett** – +00:00:00
– **45. Matteo Jorgenson** – +00:00:00
– **66. Sepp Kuss** – +00:00:00
– **82. Victor Campenaerts** – +00:00:00
– **126. Dylan van Baarle** – +00:00:00
– **138. Wilco Kelderman** – +00:00:00

As the race progresses, Team Visma looks to maintain their strategy and ensure Vingegaard remains in contention for victory.