Big winter needed for Jonas Vingegaard "if we’re to push on and close the gap with Pogacar” admits Visma leader's long-time coach
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He had a good ride, but he isn't beating Pogačar again in a GT unless he is ill or crashes. Remco is next up to be on or near Pogačars level. He showed signs of it in 2024. He was able to make it back to Pogačar most times. He just didn't have the ability to stay with him.
This may sound silly but he was so much lighter and I think it hurt him in the 2024 Tour. If he can put on a little more weight so his usual power to weight is back in line he might make it difficult for Tadej next year.
Remco will be looking to take a step up as well. Even though Jonas is an old man by their comparison, he still has a good bit left in the tank and I think he could win any GT at any time going forward..
Jonas is a fabulous rider, but I suspect Remco might end up being Pog's closest challenger next year. Remco is still only 24 so we've likely not seen him reach his peak yet. Jonas may improve on this year, but irrespective of injuries Pog raised the bar again, and I wonder if Jonas may have reached his ceiling.
Consensus seems to be that Pog and Jonas will duke it out for the next 3 or 4 TdFs. But the status quo tends to be fleeting at the very top of professional sport.
Personally, I'd love to see a 2025 TdF where Pog and Jonas destroy the field by about 10 mins but are only separated by a handful of seconds themselves. I doubt it will happen though.
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