Jonas Vingegaard, At 3 Minutes, Accepts Defeat In Tour de France 2024

Jonas Vingegaard loses over a minute to Tadej Pogacar on the Tour de France 2024 Plateau de Beille stage and now is three minutes back. He admits it will be hard to win the race overall. #TDF
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[@arelman]

Never a word about still recovering from his injuries and losing so much training. No excuses. Just a class act. Two of the best riders in history going at it every day and two class acts. It’s hard to pick one over the other .

[@yelapa999]

They both broke Pantani's longstanding record by quite a bit. Just, as they say in so many sports, "It's just Todej's time." Next year, injury free, let's see. ha!

[@foxxxx5256]

Jonas is the easy pick Tadej doesn’t have all the qualities this man has.

[@enginucar1135]

Despite all injuries, he keeps the excitement alive. He is such a great rider and person. Respect to him.

[@Solersoler]

@@enginucar1135 and let's see how Evenepooel develops. Looks promising. Same with Carlos!

[@belkorides]

Top comment, still underrated

[@CoopMauKona]

I'm a Tadej fan but huge respect to Jonas. Such a classy rider. Looking forward to next year when they are both at peak shape.

[@hiimrezgaming9885]

I mean Jonas said it was the performance of his life, so he has to be close to peak surely

[@Zawisza499]

They are both in top shape. They made 2 best climbing performances in all history. Pogacar just better

[@marcelcoto6981]

Yo can be fan of both you know ? Of cycling in general. If you ride you know. This is not football

[@bubi4540]

@@marcelcoto6981 exactly!! Huge respect to all, from the first guy to the one who doesn't make the time cut!

[@dbruxsdbruxs803]

@@hiimrezgaming9885he’s just proud of how far he become with little preparation

[@SteveCyclistNo1]

To come back from such horrific injuries 3 months ago and yet still to give Pog a fight is simply incredible. You should be so proud Jonas!

[@tolstoyed]

i liked how he wasn’t looking for excuses. in fact he said it was maybe even a performance of his life

[@pow3r17]

only proves JV was druged to its limits lmao to be in better condidion than last year when he didnt practice...comoon

[@user-sd5bo1tz8j]

​@@pow3r17He's not in better condition this year. Last year he made Tadej look average at the tt.

[@Zawisza499]

Jonas is actually stronger than previous year during tdf. He did 2nd best climbing performance in history today after Pogacar xD

[@user-sd5bo1tz8j]

@@Zawisza499 just because he did 1 stage at a higher level than usual doesn't mean his form is at it's best. No matter how much of a superhuman he is, no one can heal and get peak performance after suffering several broken bones. It's just not possible.

[@SpaceGhostLeni]

Jonas’ words are a lesson in humility, mental toughness and managing expectations for athletes of all levels, pro and amateur. Tadej is probably my favorite sportsman in the world at the moment but Jonas’ gracious perspective is remarkable, particularly in a cultural era seemingly marked by the celebration of ego and greed,

[@user-fb3yf2xb2z]

great words, well said.

[@tannenbuschfrank2662]

@@SpaceGhostLeni i agree

[@bishopmarigza]

My mind says Tadej; but my heart says Jonas!

[@sethchapman8001]

Jonas has absolutely nothing to be disappointed about. Both he and Tadej are way better than anyone else in the world, almost superhuman level. Their rivalry is the best I have ever seen, I feel lucky we get to watch it.

[@Real28]

They're aliens. Not even sure they're human 😂 Tadej's performances in the last 2 stages have been...outerworldly. He set an unofficial all time w/kg record in the prior stage

[@hpwomansworld]

Jonas needed to recover from major injuries and has not had time to train as much as he should have. I don't think Tadej would have had such an easy time if Jonas was 100%. I'm also not sure what's going on with his team. Their support has been inconsistent.

[@Fobber1980]

@@hpwomansworld No Kuss - Wout not the same = problem

[@daleanthony4343]

Grateful to have you Jonas without u we don't have a proper competition

[@silverarrowslk]

Very true

[@MANFK-xo8be]

I dont see any competition this year.

[@daleanthony4343]

@@MANFK-xo8be I think Jonas is unappreciated

[@daleanthony4343]

@@silverarrowslk ppl should really appreciate Jonas being there

[@cooldude.1811]

Gracious in defeat. Chapeau, Jonas

[@sterling4235]

Jonas is showing so much more class than any of the interviewers.. How many times did they try to make Jonas say he didn't like the team or the plan, and how many times did Jonas have to say this was better than what he hoped for? There was no need for the rest of the inverview after the first minute.

[@YasminePillay]

I watch the Tour De France every year…I have the greatest amount of admiration for Vingegaard. Despite with his injuries, he showed what a true champion is all about. Supporting you from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Matteo is at a huge level this year. A transformation.

[@bigbennybuckets3788]

How could anyone not appreciate Jonas? Total class

[@LordGwydion]

I love watching Jonas and Tadej. So great to have such amazing competitors, different personalities but seem to have total respect for each other. So fun to watch as a fan.

[@xelionizer]

What a champ! Truly a spectacular performance, Jonas! Tadej has really improved over a relative short period of time, and shows immense power. There is absolutely no shame in becoming second under those circumstances;) Allez!

[@Mike-zx1kx]

BOTH Visma LAB and Jonas can be proud of their aggressive strategy and plan today. It did not work out as they hoped for but they planned for a stagewin not for second place. That´s what winners do!

[@utubeatgmail]

JV you are my champion 💙. Could anyone imagine after broken bones, punctured lung and riding a bike non stop for 5 hours at mountains is a remarkable recovery and no one can achieve this level. No matter whoever wins this year JV is a true warrior of this year ❤❤❤

[@stevemiller83]

An honest and authentic interview. Something we seldom see in sports. I was pulling for Tadej, but Jonas is an absolute class act. Humility, mental toughness...he's a great example for young riders. Huge respect

[@Shelleysnail]

Well done Jonas. You have my deepest respect.

[@Marltiod]

Putting 6.8 w/kg for over 40 minutes and still being dropped is ridiculous. Pogacar just made the best climbing performance ever today.

[@GDubGregory]

@@Marltiod holy smokes is that right? 390 or so watts for 40 minutes?! Insane

[@SirDonaldJPump]

That would be 560 watts for me 😂 I can to that for 40 seconds maybe 😂😂

[@hpwomansworld]

I wonder what would have happened if Jonas had not had the accident.

[@user-sd5bo1tz8j]

@@hpwomansworld he would still have lost

[@christianchristensen200]

@@user-sd5bo1tz8j You don't know that even in the slightest...

[@nb9797]

lucky we have him ... he's a complete class act

[@THE_HMRC]

I am a diehard Tadej fan....however.....I have to say that Jonas is a CLASS ACT. He is one of the few honest, real cyclists out there.....He and Bini are the class of the Tour.

[@majkoldzekson]

Same here. Total respect. What a "rivalry". Two guys giving it all.

[@dlvl86]

Dude is a fighter! 🔥

[@phillipmacedo08]

What a time for cycling. Tadej at a another level, Jonas giving us this performance after such a horrific crash showing that he is a legend too, and the best part: the respect that both have with each other…

[@majkoldzekson]

Well said. No room for haters. Respect for them all and what a show for us!

[@mendistan]

You are still the true champion for me. From someone who has had injuries from cycling myself, you inspire me with such a great recovery! Keep pressing on Jonas!

[@wkooroweru390]

You can say many things about Jonas, but one thing is certain, this man has so much class and personal culture that even his opponents cannot deny it. I was his opponent, but during the 111th edition of TdF I became his fan.

[@mohammadtaufek5529]

Jonas the actual winner …. recovering from injury 3 month ago…. & yet cycling competitively in TdF ….. You are the champion Jonas !!! Prepare for 2025 TdF ….

[@SlowJoe50]

Usually, in a rivalry, you love one and dislike the other. I love both of these riders. If either one were there without the other, they would have all the records.

[@SeeMacNow]

No words for you Jonas. Hats off to you 🫡

[@jebbo-c1l]

love his positive attitude

[@yyoksetioxd]

congratulations. Great effort and you both made the last 3 years of the tour amazing.

[@majkoldzekson]

And more to come. Their story is just beginning. Back and forth. What a time to be a fan!

[@FloBikes]

We agree!

[@cjkelly3691]

Please see a true gentleman. Take notes for you negative non riders, there are bright days ahead. Chapeau

[@mightytalisker1981]

He really misses Kuss this year. No real protection in the mountains.

[@MarkTomeh]

Absolutely

[@meowkii_]

let’s be real, how would sepp Kuss help? Tadej is just insanely strong this year, Jonas would literally win the tour easily even with this mediocre team if Tadej wasn’t there

[@samlin8089]

@@meowkii_i think kuss would have neutralized yates yesterday and not let him get up the road by himself. yesterday’s stage would have been even.

[@meowkii_]

@@samlin8089 Yates did a 20-30 seconds effort for Tadej before he went solo, do you really think the outcome would have been different?

[@samlin8089]

@@meowkii_ yes. 👍

[@yucelmutlusoy]

This guy is pure class, big respect to him…

[@pgy8863]

Mateo has done really well in a role he really didn't know or expect.

[@ramspace]

Champions don't choke, they might crack but they don't choke. There are still 6 stages, including a TT on Sunday.

[@N-MIYA08]

Genuinely curious what you mean by this. What does it mean to Crack and what does it mean to choke? Who chokes in cycling?

[@ramspace]

@@N-MIYA08 To crack in cycling is a sudden loss of energy, the rider slows down noticeably. To choke is a more general term for athletes used when the mind fails, the focus is gone.

[@metricarq2352]

a wonderful champion, brave and honorable

[@hannahzhang7849]

Both are incredible riders and have made TDF so exciting to watch. Jonas should feel super proud of himself and he was able to bounce back from such injuries! As Pogi’s fan, very respect their sportsmanship!

[@jaa89623]

Jonas could've really used Sepp today. Matteo rode great, but having another 5k pull could've made a big difference in outcome.

[@samlin8089]

and yesterday. kuss would have closed yates attack and pogi would not have been able to drop jonas.

[@cardiaccyclist7477]

Absolute class.

[@patrick1168]

I'm a Pogi fan but JV is such a class act, always praises for other riders and clean rides every time , and to be able to compete at the highest level after such a horrible crash, nothing but respects for him

[@Enduro-Life]

Very mature from Jonas

[@danshort10]

I disagree, I think we all watched Jonas last year on that TT, that’s the best performance I’ve seen. I think we could see he was just a bit off this year, but to be this good after such a crash is just amazing

[@phillipstivi3947]

Chapeau to Pogi for amazing performance and tons of respect to Jonas for amazing sportsmanship!

[@marianbossman]

Finally, ask the most important question that probably everyone who watches this wants to know the answer to: how many watts was he pushing?

[@luisrosoccer]

Two legends

[@spicybiker]

Thanks for stitching all these clips altogether so we can watch all in one go! Cheers FloBikes sir!

[@FloBikes]

I'm glad you appreciate it, and thank you

[@AkimuMageza]

TP fan but i am beginning to like JV since he realized therez more to life than racing and have since started to be humble. You are master class JV so is TP

[@WeTopia_]

@@AkimuMageza He’s always been humble, nothing new there.

[@majkoldzekson]

I didn't like his style at first, but man, what a warrior, a true champ.

[@chrispyy606060606]

How privileged are we to see two such incredible cycling talents in our lifetime. Love their rivalry, sportsmanship and talent.

[@jminsoo3926]

Hope Jonas can finish strong . Really great to see two great riders going at it. It will be a treat years to come. If Remco can get in the mix in the future, that will be fantastic!

[@gideonmthembu8693]

No risk, no glory. He is losing but trying. Jonas doesn't use any excuses but give credit to the other rider. You gotta love this guy for his sportsmanship. The media people are trying hard to get him say something sensational, but he sticks to the sportsmanship spirit. Kudos to Vinge

[@fatihsezgen77]

What a great race of Jonas! As he said, maybe one of the best Performances in his life. Feels like a big loss, but hey one guy was even better, all the rest of the peloton has no chance against Jonas. He can surely win the Vuelta this year, as he would easily have without team order last year…

[@Daggy06e27]

@@fatihsezgen77 i think pogacar if he wins tour will try go for the triple. Jonas told earlier in the week to danish media he wasnt sure about vuelta perhaps needing some family time after all that has happened but beside that i do agree with you.

[@michaelwhalen7154]

Jonas and Tadej have such class and are excellent role models for all athletes. Total respect for each other and all the other competitors.

[@fernandovillarreal4982]

Well done Jonas... Keep fighting mate.

[@byggerEttSlott]

Both Jonas and Pogi are so great for the sport. Hope their they will fight each other for many years with this grace

[@michellebergeron574]

Outstanding Performance today Jonas , considering the ordeal you went through 3 months ago your still a Champ 💪🔥🚴

[@JohnBQuinn-mk2vf]

Pure Class.

[@davidrice2424]

Matteo representing the US well 🇺🇸

[@majkoldzekson]

Great job from him. He pulled as long as he could. Huge respect.

[@tomlast2277]

Such a champ Jonas! Chapeau for giving your all after such a hard few months 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@donquique1]

Sepp is missing but woet is kind of not the same rider as last year.

[@TraderJHart]

Rooting for Pogi this Tour, but I like Jonas too. IMO, Pogi winning this year is best for the rivalry and continued discussion re: TP being the “GOAT”. Had Jonas won this year, the rivalry stagnates and a shadow begins to be cast over Tadej vs. Merckx. Tadej winning this year is completely understandable/to be expected given Jonas’s preparation (lack thereof). Assuming they both come to Le Tour healthy next year, we’re in for a real battle. Jonas may very well get the better of Pogi again in 2025… We’ll see. Love both these guys!

[@Rune__]

I wish we got to see this battle without Jonas having that crash 3 months ago 😭 Oh well, anything can still happen, last three stages are still very hard. I just hope both will stay injury free next year 🙏🏼 And then Remco improving, so he can be an actual contender for the win, what a sight that would be 🙏🏼

[@tlister67]

I am a big JV and Visma fan and they did their best today. Tadej has been the best cyclist but inexplicable crashes in performance are why he lost the last 2 years. He seems to have figured something out and historically great. Jonas was very gracious in acknowledging greatness.

[@stephenrivera4382]

Jonas has already won the Tour de France - in the hearts and minds of cycling fans. What a wonderful competitor and gentleman!

[@stevegold7307]

Essentially no pre race prep to the tour and he's in 2nd place.... imagine if he hadn't crashed in the spring...

[@user-sd5bo1tz8j]

I don't think Jonas would beat him this year without the crash, he simply doesn't have the team this year. The whole Visma team had a major role in beating tadej 22 and 23

[@montauta]

Imagine Tadej don't Run anything else except The Tour.

[@heidewatzka]

@stevegold7307: Yep, if Jonas woud had not hat crash, its clear he would be much better. I personaly think he would beat Tadej, cause for me its impossible, that with that kind of stress to his body and head, with that muscle loss and with only arround 1 month of propper training and not realy training for two month, it should be clear thaqt he is not even close to his peak. And I think its unheard of, that a rider, or any other sportsperson, with that kind of injury is coming back that fast and was on 100%. I doubt they are even at 95%. I think they are well below this. But never the less, there is also the posibility that Tadej also would be better without the Giro. Bu it seems, he was able to realy use the Giro for training. His numbers have improved and so we can assume, that this could be the case. Anyway....both are high level and for me it does not matter who wins...it only matters that both riding aginst each other...thats joy!

[@ax0r]

Pogi and Jonas both great Ambassadors for the sport! Cheering for both! Keep it up lads!

[@nathanb324]

You can’t dislike this man, what an achievement to even be in this race

[@jamesflynn6614]

A classy pair of riders - we are blessed to be watching this wonderful rivalry - long may it continue - great stuff - congrats to both and their teams.

[@michaelchanky]

By the interview from both riders, you can see they are respecting each other so well. One of the most respectful cycling rivalry in this era. It's just the media/journalist who writing all those inflammatory articles about them and provoking both riders as well as their fans to hate each other.

[@adamcurpier]

Class! Looking forward to the tie break!

[@Unwavering137]

Jonas radiates maturity, humility and class. Kudos brother! The race ain't over

[@paolostasi7521]

Thank you guys! We have been waiting for this a long time.

[@FloBikes]

Thanks to you

[@weijunlee5298]

Well done Jonas! You did so well! Continue to hold your head up and do your best! We believe in you!

[@martin29976]

Incredible athlete and seems like a great team leader. We are so lucky to have him and Tadej competing against each other.

[@MrViniciusMazzon]

Jonas just a great man! Great mind! Chapeou for him!

[@AZWCAT88]

Last year Pogi crashed before TDF and this year Jonas. Last year Visma was a stacked team. This year UAE is on point. This year’s TDF would not be as exciting to watch without this rivalry. Both are champs and we’ll have many more years to enjoy their rivalry.

[@ryanphelan6861]

Chapeau Jonas chapeau Champ youre gaining new fans like myself appreiate the honesty. Hes a game and relentless

[@user-er8fs7pz5o]

I'm surprised Jorgensen said he wasn't using a power meter. Anyone know why? Is that his normal practice? Is it just to save weight or some psychological reason?

[@annikaorberthansen4137]

@@user-er8fs7pz5o because he had to change bikes, and the second bike didn't have a power meter

[@user-lt4px4qw1g]

おそらく限界を越えるため？？

[@discodave6153]

Humble guy, that’s a great interview from a true professional

[@macklewis4882]

I have gained even more respect for him. We have now, two great champions and two great people.

[@morneels-pe4lj]

Well done Jonas. I no no he will not Accept defeat. He will keep trying. If not thiz year. Next year. Well done Pogi.

[@user-xb2qw4tq5g]

Jonas is honest and to the point. He gives credit where credit is due. Chapo! You never count your chickens in bike racing. If Pojo has mechanical ... a flat ... or misjudged turn, he can lose minutes. Then it is 'game on' again.

[@Fobber1980]

How Pogi can improve so drastically within a year is almost incomprehensible

[@rof8200]

True. You did awesome Jonas

[@redjetsen1002]

Classy. Tadej trained like never before. Coming back from that crash is amazing.

[@SebaPakarati]

Respect for this example of athlete!

[@celinecoldrick6974]

You should be very proud of yourself to come back from serious injuries to cycle in the tour de France. Coming second is better than failing. You can only try your best. ❤

[@massimilianomerviz457]

Still the champion,great perfomance after the injury…let’s go jonas💪💪

[@AKM8829]

Jonas having that kind of performance after his crash etc etc is honestly insane. He can be nothing but proud. And still stuff can happen. Unlikely but it could

[@user-om9mh1nx1e]

Jonas also broke all previous records for that climb by about 2 minutes. Unfortunately for him, Todaj broke the record by about 3 minutes.

[@jayfreewood3695]

I have gained so much respect for Jonas this year. What an absolute class act. He has much to be proud of this tour regardless of where he finishes.

[@user-sq4mwfioe]

Jonas is already a historic cyclist. Im on Tadej's win but I can say Jonas is one of the best ever. Respectable.

[@jkmnlkjjlkljkljkjlk-v8y]

Jonas solo 2nd. The Best!

[@jamaalwarsame8130]

Bravo 👏 👏 jonasvingagaar Thank you you're great champion 🏆

[@MarcusBanyang]

Respect! Gracious and humble.

[@falfield]

He really has a marvellous attitude - this is a man to be admired. If only those with smaller minds would gain the insight to see what gives him this stature.

[@eljeferaider]

Pogatron just on another level this year. Unless he cracks no one can match him.

[@MarkTomeh]

A full form Jonas can. But he's nowhere near full form. He's had to recover from multiple injuries, missed leadup races, missed tour prep, missed, missed altitude camp. Hopefully next year he'll be closer to his best form.

[@silverarrowslk]

@@MarkTomehHe said that’s the best he’s ever went today. So how is he not at his normal level?

[@MarkTomeh]

@@silverarrowslk the best he can do. Jonas is a humble, positive guy. Don't put too much stock into what he says. He's not in form this year and still in second place. He can win it next year for sure but he also needs stronger team support.

[@phillipstivi3947]

No way he will crack. Apart from misfortune such as crash or some mismanaged mechanical he'll be unstoppable.

[@MarkTomeh]

@@silverarrowslk he’s a humble guy. Of course he’s not at his normal level. His whole tour run up was massively disrupted because of his injuries. He missed altitude camps, lead up races, a bunch of tour prep. His true ceiling is way beyond what it is right now. He was getting dropped by Remco today lol. He’s nowhere near his best form for a 3 week tour even if he’s had some bright moments here and there. Even his body looks like he’s lost muscle mass or something.

[@andrew6889-p5c]

Explain to me why Visma was pulling on the flats at all. Why? That’s not hurting anyone in UAE and it robs them of options on the final climb. Let the break go, sit on the wheels and apply pressure only when it counts (second last and last climb).

[@JakobBlueFink]

It’s crazy to me that he just appreciates his opponent there’s no complaining at all

[@franzbachhuber4656]

Such a lovely guy, considering his almost fatal crash he is doing an absolutely incredible job

[@Andystinker]

Great interview by Vingegaard.: true professional

[@BenjaminUbayyed-po9tc]

wow. mad respect for jonas saying it was the performance of his life. if it were me i'd be blaming it on the crash. but it surprises me that this was the perfprmance of his life. i recognize that he broke records but he really looked to be suffering