Vingegaard takes early lead at Tour de France in Spain
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Tour de France began Saturday in Spain with Tadej Pogačar aiming for a record-equaling fifth title. However, it was Jonas Vingegaard who established an early lead in the race. The competition features some of cycling's top athletes as they navigate the challenging course. As the race unfolds, Vingegaard’s initial advantage sets the stage for a fiercely contested event over the coming days.
- •Tadej Pogačar seeks fifth Tour de France title.
- •Jonas Vingegaard claims early advantage.
- •The race features elite cyclists and challenging terrain.
- •The competition launched from Spain on Saturday.
- 6:49 PMESPN — Vingegaard takes early edge at Tour de France
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
"Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a Bike outfit won Saturday's opening team time-trial in Barcelona.Vingegaard will wear the yellow jersey on Sunday for the first time since he last won the Grand Boucle in 2023.
"Tadej Pogačar started his quest for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title when cycling's elite race kicked off in neighboring Spain on Saturday. But it was his top rival, Jonas Vingegaard, who grabbed the early advantage.
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External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 6:49 PMVingegaard takes early edge at Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar started his quest for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title when cycling's elite race kicked off in neighboring Spain on Saturday. But it was his top rival, Jonas Vingegaard, who grabbed the early advantage.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:08 PMVingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a Bike outfit won Saturday's opening team time-trial in Barcelona.Vingegaard will wear the yellow jersey on Sunday for the first time since he last won the Grand Boucle in 2023.
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