Vingegaard wins penultimate Giro d'Italia stage to secure overall lead

Vingegaard secures first part of coveted Grand Tour double Dane finishes Rome finale to end Tour with five stage wins Jonas Vingegaard completed his Giro d’Italia triumph on Sunday, securing the first part of a coveted Grand Tour double in a procession finale around Rome won by home hero Jonathan Milan. Dane Vingegaard rolled into the Italian capital needing just to complete the flat final stage to claim overall victory and the triple crown of road cycling’s three-week showpieces. Continue reading...

Jonas Vingegaard all but sealed his Giro d’Italia victory with a brilliant fifth stage win as he maintained his dominance on the penultimate day of the race. The 29-year-old Dane is set to notch his fourth Grand Tour win following his Tour de France successes in 2022 and 2023 and last year’s Vuelta a Espana triumph, extending his overnight lead in the general classification to five minutes and 22 seconds.

Overall leader leaves nothing to chance on final climb Dane will claim first Giro by reaching Rome finish Jonas Vingegaard launched an attack during the punishing final climb to clinch victory in stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, ensuring that he will claim overall victory provided he reaches the finish line in the final stage in Rome. The 29-year-old Dane, who won the Tour de France twice before winning the Vuelta a España last year, is on the verge of winning his fourth Grand Tour after his maiden appearance in the Giro. Continue reading...

Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard can seal Giro d'Italia success on Sunday after winning Saturday's penultimate stage.

Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard can seal Giro d'Italia success on Sunday after winning Saturday's penultimate stage.

Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard can seal Giro d'Italia success on Sunday after winning Saturday's penultimate stage.

One down, one to go. Jonas Vingegaard all but won the Giro d’Italia on Saturday and his attention will soon turn to the Tour de France as he attempts to become the ninth male cyclist to complete the Giro-Tour double. Vingegaard wrapped up the first part in style, soloing to victory atop Piancavallo at the end of the 20th and penultimate stage to extend his overall lead to more than five minutes from Felix Gall.

Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Giro d'Italia after showcasing his power in the mountains to win Saturday's penultimate stage and set up the first victory in what he hopes will be a Grand Tour double.Vingegaard has shown why he is the biggest threat to Pogacar on the Grand Tours, winning five stages and coming out on top in the Giro even though he was sick during the opening week.