Jorgenson relishing Pogačar's absence at the Vuelta
For the first time in his career, Matteo Jorgenson is racing a second Grand Tour in one season after also supporting Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France, where the whole Visma-Lease a Bike team was once again faced with the challenge that is Tadej Pogačar. The world champion is not at the Vuelta a España, however, a fact that has Jorgenson and his teammates relishing the opportunity before them.
"The race will be very different without him ... If Pogačar is in, he forces everyone to race differently, whether you’re going for a stage win or the GC," Jorgenson told media in the days before the Vuelta. "I’m looking forward to it, it’s not often that I get the chance to race without him in the race. I’m going to enjoy it."
