"We made a plan this morning and executed it to perfection" - Matteo Jorgenson leads Visma | Lease a Bike counter attack after loss of Jonas Vingegaard
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Nobody would be surprised if Team Visma | Lease a Bike was really down coming into stage 6 as the team's leader Jonas Vingegaard abandoned as a consequence of his crash a day earlier. However the Dutch team still has a motivation to fight at Paris-Nice with Vingegaard's back-up Matteo Jorgenson now in the provisional lead.
And that resolve to leave their best out there was more than evident today when the entire yellow train hit the front of the peloton after categorized ascent Côte des Baux-de-Provence with 65 kilometers to go. Joined by INEOS Grenadiers, the two strong formations flied in the last hour and half of the rainy stage to distance favourites such as Joao Almeida by nearly two minutes and Lenny Martinez by almost nine.
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"I am so proud of my teammates," Jorgenson reflects on a special day on the team website. "We made a plan this morning and executed it to perfection."
"We looked at the course on the bus and knew that it could get quite windy on the descent of the Côte des Baux-de-Provence. That happened and when we looked back we saw gaps forming. That was the moment we rode as hard as we could towards the finish. We are here in France with a group of strong riders. Especially in these weather conditions we did a great job."
The efforts of his teammates now mean there are only three serious contenders left for Jorgenson in the general classification. And with tomorrow's stage reduced to just a climb to Auron, the 40-second advantage over Florian Lipowitz seems more than comfortable.
Team leader Grischa Niermann was also full of praise for the performance of the yellow-black brigade afterwards. "It was a very nice race. I am incredibly proud of my team. This is a great example of resilience, especially after the news of Jonas's retirement this morning. With a plan and a good dose of motivation you can go far, as was proven again today."
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Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses 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.
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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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