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Vingegaard Takes Vuelta Lead With Stage 2 Mountain Win as Visma Reports Bike Theft

Police opened an inquiry into stolen bikes that could complicate Visma’s preparations for Stage 3.

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Sören Waerenskjold
4. Etappe der Deutschlandtour

Overview

  • Jonas Vingegaard won the Limone Piemonte finish to claim the red jersey, leading overall by four seconds over Giulio Ciccone.
  • After crashing near the foot of the final climb, Vingegaard continued and later said he suffered only bruises.
  • Visma-Lease a Bike said several bicycles were stolen overnight from its mechanics’ truck, with police investigating the break-in.
  • Italian outlet Tuttobiciweb reported 18 bikes worth about €250,000 were taken and that the team may need to borrow equipment, a claim not confirmed by Visma.
  • Teammate Axel Zingle abandoned due to injuries from Sunday’s crash, and the team refuted reports his bike was stolen, saying it had been placed in the broom wagon and returned.