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Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates on the podium as the Pink Leader Jersey and overall race winner with the Trofeo Senza Fine during the 109th Giro d'Italia 2026, Stage 21, a 131km stage from Rome to Rome, on May 31, 2026, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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Jonas Vingegaard Rides Free

BLOCKHAUS, ITALY - MAY 15: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 109th Giro d'Italia 2026, Stage 7 a 244km stage from Formia to Blockhaus 1658m / #UCIWT / on May 15, 2026 in Blockhaus, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Jonas Vingegaard And The Impossible Standard

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