Vingegaard wins Tirreno - Adriatico and completes historic double for Team Visma | Lease a Bike

Team Visma | Lease a Bike (Italy) - Press Release: Jonas Vingegaard has won Tirreno - Adriatico for the first time in his career. In the flat final stage, won by Jonathan Milan, the overall victory was no longer in danger for the 27-year-old Dane. In a successful week, Vingegaard managed to win two stages and the mountain classification in addition to the overall classification. For Team Visma | Lease a Bike, it was the third overall victory ever in the prestigious Italian stage race.

While Matteo Jorgenson managed to win Paris - Nice in the ultimate finale, Vingegaard experienced a slightly quieter day in Tirreno - Adriatico. In a final stage for the sprinters in San Benedetto del Tronto, his first overall victory in the Race of the Two Seas was no longer in doubt. Surrounded by his teammates, Vingegaard reached the finish line safe and sound. After today, the Team Visma | Lease a Bike leader's victory tally came to seven.

"I have to say it once again: the guys did a brilliant job to keep me out of trouble," responded a content Vingegaard. "It was real racing in pursuit of the leading group, so it was important to stay focused. It ended up being another tough day, but we were able to defend the jersey with verve."

Afterwards, the Dane received the trident trophy for the first time in his career. "I am very happy with the trophy. After all, it is one of the most iconic trophies you can win in cycling. I look forward to giving it a nice place in my house soon. The overall victory in Tirreno - Adriatico belongs in the list of my most beautiful victories."

Vingegaard and Jorgenson's overall victories in Tirreno - Adriatico and Paris - Nice were unique in cycling history. For the first time, a team managed to win both stage races in the same year.

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