“We have to take a good look at what happened” – Jorgenson has no clear explanation for Visma’s emphatic defeat
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Team Visma | Lease a Bike endured a rough day at the Tour de
France, with both Jonas Vingegaard and general classification outsider Matteo
Jorgenson dropping close to 90 seconds during the stage 7 time trial.
The day belonged to Remco Evenepoel, who claimed the stage
win and moved into second overall. Tadej Pogacar, who finished second on the
stage, now leads the general classification. Jorgenson sits fifth, 1:22 behind
Pogacar.
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"We have to take a good look at what happened, but my
personal feeling was good," Jorgenson told Eurosport. "I didn't think
I'd lose much time during the time trial. I felt good and also thought the
numbers were good. Yes, it was windier than during the reconnaissance, but
that's no excuse. The conditions were the same for everyone."
Just a month ago, both Vingegaard and Jorgenson delivered
impressive time trials at the Critérium du Dauphiné, while Pogacar appeared to
be off form. On Wednesday, the tables were turned.
"I haven't changed anything in my setup. It's been the
same all year. Of course, I expected more from this time trial, but on the
other hand, I really couldn't do more than this. We're going to analyze that
now," Jorgenson added.
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Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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- guess what Valgren, you're 34, and no you're not good enough. sorry to say.mij14-11-2026
- I'm a sepp fan and like to think he earned that LOL, indulge me : ) I think Jonas was fine. Roglic did not want to concede to Sepp. and I don't think you ever attack your own teammate in the leaders jersey if he is holding his own, which Sepp just about was.mij14-11-2026
- enough time? he's 24 years old. He's won 10 races over the last 2 years and some are significant. I won't argue about his attitude being good - it needs to improve. But with some coaching and mentorship he has a lot of winning ahead of him and has plenty of time to win a GT. I don't think he will ever beat Tadej, but everyone else is fair game Look at Mas and Valverde - they were 31 and 29, respectively, when they won the Vuelta.mij14-11-2026
- Pogacar has a fine head on his shoulders.Careful investments and a couple of coffee shops sounds like a wonderful way to chill after an intense career.Stay healthy GOAT.
Brucegel14-11-2026 - I live in Maribor.PogiSloFans14-11-2026
- I live in Ljubljana and often go on trips in the surrounding area, where I frequently see young cyclists in 'Pogi Team' jerseys training, either alone or in groups. By simply motivating so many young people to take up cycling, Tadej has already achieved something truly significant.Velijo14-11-2026
- That's an excellent point. It's interesting that Vader came to that realization only after he learned that his contract wasn't going to be renewed.
santiagobenites14-11-2026 - Indeed! A reluctant gift maybe. Even more reluctant gift from Roglic! Tho I can’t see that Rog would have beaten Ving anyway.Lozza14-11-2026
- That really nasty crash in 2022 Liege must have played a big part - broken ribs, pneumothorax. You only have to look at his points tallies pre and post.Lozza14-11-2026
- Yeah, good luck getting tv and race organisers like ASO etc to part with their cash!Lozza14-11-2026
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