From March 23 through 29, the 105th edition of the Volta a Catalunya will take place. The seven-day stage race begins Monday with a 172-kilometer stage, starting and finishing in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. On the eve of the opening stage, Vingegaard looks ahead to his first participation in Catalonia.  

“I’m very satisfied with how I’m feeling on the bike right now,” the Dane starts. “My form is good, and compared to the same period last season, I’m in a better place now. Paris–Nice was my first race of the year, and it was promising. I hope to maintain that feeling over the next seven days.”  

“There’s a strong field at the start this week, so I expect a tough race full of challenges,” Vingegaard continues. “Many teams, including ours, have strong lineups. I’ll have to keep an eye on several riders in the fight for the overall victory, and I’m looking forward to the battle. I always start with the goal of winning, and that’s the case again this week.”  

For Vingegaard, the Volta a Catalunya is one of the final steps in his preparation for the Giro d’Italia. “After Catalonia, there are still five weeks until the start of the Giro. After this, I’ll have a short rest period, followed by another altitude training camp to head to Italy in the best possible shape. But first, all the focus is on the coming week.”