Jonas Vingegaard skips Volta a Catalunya with lingering injuries from Paris-Nice
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Jonas Vingegaard will not take part in the upcoming Volta a Catalunya as he continues his recovery from the crash that forced him out of Paris-Nice last week. The Danish rider had already been struggling to find his best form before the incident, and despite hopes that he could return in time for the Spanish stage race, he has lost the battle to regain full fitness.
His team, Team Visma | Lease a Bike, confirmed the news via social media. "Jonas Vingegaard has not yet recovered sufficiently from his crash in Paris-Nice," the statement read. "He will therefore not start in the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. We wish him a speedy recovery!"
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Vingegaard’s absence will be a blow for Visma, especially after Matteo Jorgenson stepped up to claim overall victory at Paris-Nice following the Dane’s withdrawal. While Jorgenson's success was a major boost for the team, Vingegaard's absence from another key early-season race raises questions about his condition and preparation in the build-up to the Tour de France.
In his absence, Visma will field a strong team at Volta a Catalunya, led by Sepp Kuss, Steven Kruijswijk, and Wilco Kelderman. They will be joined by Bart Lemmen, Simon Yates, Matthew Brennan, and Menno Huising. Kuss, the reigning Vuelta a España champion, is likely to take on leadership responsibilities, while Yates will bring additional firepower in the mountains.
Vingegaard’s focus will now shift to recovering fully and regaining form for the later stage races in his build-up to the Tour de France. While missing Volta a Catalunya is far from ideal, the team will be hoping that extra time off will allow him to return stronger for the bigger targets ahead.
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— Team Visma | Lease a Bike (@vismaleaseabike) March 19, 2025
Our seven riders for Volta a Catalunya. 🐝 pic.twitter.com/syFMVWjOKq
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