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'I don't have an explanation' – Visma left without answers as Jonas Vingegaard suffers heavy defeat in Tour de France time trial

Summary by Cycling News
'Luckily, the Tour is long' says Dane as he tries to remain upbeat despite new 1:13 deficit to close rival

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Jonas Vingegaard is the only serious opponent of Dominator Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France. But already in the first week it sets a crashing defeat for the Dane. In their homeland they are horrified.

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Tadej Pogačar gained only a minute in the fight for the yellow jersey.

·Bratislava, Slovakia
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Visma-Lease a Bike hoped to gain time, but the Tour de France time trial proved a major disappointment. The Dutch team meticulously designed the race against the clock. Innovations were implemented in helmets and handlebars, and even a dummy of Jonas Vingegaard was created to improve aerodynamics. But in Caen, the Dane suffered a brutal beating.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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While Tim Wellens (UAE) preferred to keep his Belgian champion jersey, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a bike) almost left without wearing a polka dot jersey, due to a sponsor's concern. Rattrated at the last moment.

·Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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There was a sense of crisis at Team Visma-Lease a Bike after Wednesday's time trial.

·Copenhagen, Denmark
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With favourite Jonas Vingegaard, the first time-trial of the Tour de France gets under the wheels and loses over a minute to his biggest rivals. A heavy defeat, which Visma team boss Grischa Niermann did not expect to this extent.

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Sport1.de broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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