Bradley Wiggins on why Vingegaard’s Giro d'Italia gamble could pay off at the Tour de France

Bradley Wiggins believes Jonas Vingegaard's decision to race the Giro d'Italia before the Tour de France was the smarter strategic choice, arguing that winning the Giro has left the Visma leader in better physical condition than in previous seasons. Wiggins highlighted that Vingegaard has had a 'flawless' season in 2026, having also won Paris-Nice and Volta a Catalunya. Speaking on The Move's Giro d'Italia review podcast alongside Johan Bruyneel, Wiggins suggested the Giro-Tour double is no longer as daunting as it once was, though the ultimate test against Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France remains to be seen.