Jonas Vingegaard insists there are no 'gifts in cycling' after dropping Gall to steal Stage 9 of Giro d'Italia

Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike won Stage 9 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia by dropping rival Felix Gall of Decathlon-CMA CGM. Following his victory, Vingegaard emphasized that there are no 'gifts in cycling,' suggesting the win was earned through hard racing rather than any concession from opponents. The result marks a significant stage victory for Vingegaard at the Italian Grand Tour.