Vingegaard to Race European championships in Rare One-Day Appearance

Jonas Vingegaard will compete in his first UEC Road European Championships on Sunday, marking a rare appearance with the Danish national team.

The two-time Tour de France winner and recent champion of the Vuelta a España typically avoids one-day races, unlike rivals Tadej Pogačar and remco Evenepoel.

Vingegaard explained his decision to participate in the European Championships during the pre-race press conference: “Because it’s a good opportunity to ride a one-day race again.”

He clarified that his usual focus on Tour de France readiness limits his participation in Spring Classics, but he is open to exploring more one-day races.

“If I find the recipe for tackling one-day races at this European Championship, I’d love to compete in more in the future.”

Vingegaard previously raced the Ardennes Classics in 2021 before finishing second overall at the Tour de France that year.