Visma-Lease a Bike showcased a dominant performance during the 2025 Tour de France's stage 1, utilizing crosswinds strategically. Leader Jonas Vingegaard and teammates capitalized on a tactical plan initiated at the start, creating gaps among rivals. They executed a pivotal acceleration at 17km, emphasizing teamwork and timing. Despite some rivals losing 39 seconds, Tadej Pogačar remained competitive. Visma's management expressed satisfaction with their performance, with Racing Head Grischa Niermann noting the day’s success, deterred only by Pogačar's strong presence, signaling a promising start but recognizing the lengthy challenge ahead.
With the plan made at the start of the day, they pulled full-tilt out of a change in road direction 17km from the line to make full use of the wind.
Tadej Pogačar was well up for the onslaught, having his right-hand man Tim Wellens for company in the front echelon.
It's a good day, but it's just the first day of 21. I wouldn't say 39 seconds is going to be consequential, but it's a good sign that we're here to win.
It's always good to take time on our opponents, indicating that Visma was pleased after the stage.
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