The danish Jonas Vingeegaard (Jumbo Visma), stage winner in Bejes and second overall in the Vuelta a España, said his team’s plan was to win this Tuesday and when the opportunity arose he thought of dedicating it to his colleague Nathan Van Hooydonckwho experienced a serious car accident in Belgium.
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“The plan was to win the stage and we executed it very well, first controlling the breakaway and at the end attacking the port,” commented the double winner of the Tour de France at the finish line.
A thrilling victory for Vingegaard, as the Dane entered the Bejes goal in tears, dedicating the victory to Van Hooydonck.
“This is one of the most exciting victories. This morning we heard the news of Nathan’s accident and it is in our minds all the time. He is my best friend and I want to win for him and dedicate success to him,” he explained.
The Hillerslev rider detailed his relationship with Van Hooydonck, who is in a serious condition after being involved in a traffic accident with his pregnant wife.
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“For me, Nathan is a good friend inside and outside the peloton, he is a good kid, the best in the team. He always puts his personal ambitions aside to help others, he always helps. I have a very good relationship with him. , we share hobbies … I hope he recovers,” he said.
Vingegaard said the team planned the stage to win with him, Kuss or Roglic, and that he launched himself with 4 km to go because he felt he had “good legs.”
“When I attacked, I thought they were going to follow me. Finn Fisher tried, but I pushed and in the end I was able to let go and win,” he added.
Due to Wednesday’s day in Angliru, the Dane ensured that the stage could be decisive.
“I know the Angliru because I did it in 2020 when Primoz won the Vuelta. It is a very difficult climb, where it is useless to take a tire, it can be decisive for the Vuelta, but we cannot forget that there is four interesting days. off,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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