This weekend’s showdown between Vingegaard and Pogačar sets the stage for a clash that could redefine one-day racing. But here’s where it gets controversial... Despite being part of the Vuelta a España, Jonas Vingegaard has opted to abandon classics entirely, drawing criticism from the European circuit. Unlike Pogačar and Evenepoel, who have long embraced one-day racing, Vingegaard hasn’t found the right balance between endurance and performance. 'I haven’t ridden many one-day races recently because I haven’t really discovered how to perform in them yet,' he told Wielerflits soon after La Vuelta. 'The only time I won a one-day race was the day after another one-day race.' He admits it’s hard to figure out what he needs to do before the race starts, but he believes he can excel even in the most challenging conditions. This weekend’s title fight will be a rare opportunity for Vingegaard to break into the one-day scene.
