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Vingegaard Targets Grand Tour Slam as Giro Begins

Jonas Vingegaard, the 2022 and 2023 Tour de France champion, launches his 2026 Giro d’Italia campaign in Bulgaria, eyeing a historic Grand Tour grand slam.

Vingegaard begins his Giro d’Italia debut in Bulgaria on Friday, positioning himself as the favourite to win the Italian race and complete a rare Grand Tour grand slam. The double Tour de France winner faces strong competition from Tadej Pogacar, yet remains the leading contender for the Rome finish on 31 May. macnevers-and-co.beer