When questioned about his primary rival over the past five years, Jonas Vingegaard, the Slovenian cyclist acknowledged that the competition between them has been “spectacular” and projected that this rivalry “will probably continue for some years.” However, the athlete addressed the notion that Vingegaard represents the only significant challenge in the upcoming French race. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized the depth of talent present, stating that Vingegaard is not the sole contender capable of challenging for victory. He specifically drew attention to his Mexican teammate, Isaac del Toro, suggesting that multiple riders are positioned to aim for success.
The statement highlights a competitive field expected at the race. The cyclist also noted that the recent winner of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes expressed that participating in his first race in France felt like a “dream,” indicating the high level of anticipation among the participants. Beyond the named teammates, the field includes several other notable contenders.
Paul Seixas, Remco Evenepoel, and Florian Lipowitz were also cited as riders who possess the capability to challenge for a podium finish. The discussion underscores that the competition is multifaceted, and the potential pool of winners is broad, rather than being limited to one or two primary rivals.
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