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Jonas Vingegaard and his Visma-Lease a Bike team gear up to seize control of the Giro d'Italia as they approach a pivotal mountain stage in Val d'Aosta. This is the moment they've been waiting for, aiming to dethrone Afonso Eulálio, who has held the maglia rosa since stage 5. Vingegaard trails the Portuguese rider by 33 seconds, and he’s ready to make his move.
“I’m ready, so is the team,” Vingegaard states, emphasizing their shift in strategy as they prepare for the challenging climbs ahead. He aims to wear the pink jersey in Rome, highlighting the honor of leading the race. Alongside him, loyal domestique Sepp Kuss feels the team is poised to assert their dominance. “It’s the right time to take the pink jersey. We wouldn’t turn it down,” Kuss remarks, setting the stage for an aggressive approach.
With five classified climbs on the route to Pila, Visma-Lease a Bike will likely adopt a strategic race pace, focusing on protecting Vingegaard without compromising their overall plan. Team directeur sportif Marc Reef remains cautious yet optimistic about taking control of the Giro, setting the tone for a decisive day in the race.
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