{"id":5265,"date":"2023-07-23T20:07:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T18:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=5265"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T11:01:26","slug":"vingegaard-on-winning-the-tour-its-been-a-long-journey-but-it-also-went-by-so-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2023\/07\/23\/vingegaard-on-winning-the-tour-its-been-a-long-journey-but-it-also-went-by-so-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Vingegaard on Winning the Tour: \u2018It\u2019s been a long journey but it also went by so fast\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the second consecutive year, Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard emerged victorious as the overall champion in the Tour de France.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The highlight of the Danish cyclist’s race came on stage 16, with an unforgettable performance in the time trial. This, along with his relentless showing on the Col de la Loze, marked Vingegaard’s territory in this Tour de France edition, distinguishing him as a formidable contender. In the end, he ascended the final podium 7:29 ahead of Poga\u010dar of UAE Team Emirates, with Poga\u010dar’s teammate, Yates, finishing third at 10:56 behind.<\/p>\n

In reflecting on his victory, Vingegaard was filled with pride and gratitude. \u201cIt’s really amazing,\u201d he said, \u201cI have to say thanks not only to my team and family but to the whole of Denmark. They support me and I’m really grateful for this.\u201d He also acknowledged the challenge presented by Poga\u010dar, stating, \u201cIt’s been a super hard race and a super good fight between me and Tadej. I enjoyed it all the way. It’s been a long journey but it also went by so fast. We race every day and one day takes the other.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pic of the Day @century21fr<\/a> #TDF2023<\/a> <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf8 A.S.O. \/ Pauline Ballet pic.twitter.com\/7eOnWWng8G<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tour de France\u2122 (@LeTour) July 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n