THEMOVE Can Anyone Challenge Jonas Vingegaard? | Vuelta a España Stage 2 Analysis & Stage 3 Preview | THEMOVE+
Aug 24, 2025
The hosts dissect Jonas Vingegaard's impressive victory in stage two of the Vuelta a España, where he celebrated prematurely in a thrilling finish. They discuss the chaotic dynamics of the race, including a significant crash and even a stolen bike. Key performances from riders like David Godu and Pauline Ferrand-Pravot are analyzed, alongside the mental and strategic challenges they face. Looking ahead, they preview the tough uphill sprint stage and discuss which competitors might shine, highlighting key strategies and potential outcomes.
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Vingegaard Shows Clear Grand Tour Form
- Jonas Vingegaard arrived at the Vuelta clearly fit and answered questions about his form with a strong stage win.
- His performance suggests he remains one of the preeminent GC threats when Pogacar isn't present.
GC Order Mostly Respected After Stage Two
- Most top GC contenders finished within a couple seconds, keeping the overall picture unchanged.
- Only Antonio Tiberi lost meaningful time early, so the favorites order stayed largely intact.
Rain, A Crash, And A Quick Visma Recovery
- A heavy rain-roundabout crash briefly disrupted the race and left riders bleeding and shaken.
- Visma regrouped quickly and still delivered Vingegaard to the front for the uphill sprint finish.