“You Should Do Nothing”: After a Tragic Loss 7 Times Tour de France Winner Lance Armstrong Takes a Dig at Jonas Vingegaard

7x Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has voiced strong criticism towards Jonas Vingegaard. Vingegaard, a Danish cyclist, emerged as the winner of the 2022 Tour de France. He was dethroned by Tadej Pogačars in the latest, 2023 installment of the race. During a recent episode of “The Move” podcast, the former Tour de France champion, together with co-hosts George Hincapie and Johan Bruyneel, analyzed the sixth stage of the Tour de France, remarking on the outcome.

Armstrong specifically highlighted Tadej Pogačars’ strategic brilliance against Vingegaard. In a tactical move reminiscent of Armstrong’s own experiences in the sport, he felt compelled to offer his perspective on Vingegaards’ performance and urged him not to take any action.

Armstrong urges Vingegaard to opt for inaction

Armstrong, acknowledging his own past mistakes, respectfully advised Vingegaard to adopt a more passive approach instead of trying to overcome Pogačars’ dominance. According to Armstrong, Vingegaards’ errors were rooted in his passivity and predictability, which contrasted with Pogačars’ intelligence and strength.

Drawing a parallel to his own blunder in the 2001 Tour, where he attacked Jan Ullrich but suffered a significant setback, Armstrong suggested that Vingegaard should have learned from this experience. The former champion firmly emphasized that he never repeated the same mistake by challenging Ullrich in subsequent stages.

He asserted, “You should do nothing,” urging Vingegaard to acknowledge the futility of his attempts. Armstrong, always one to offer respectful advice, believes that Vingegaards’ previous attack on Pogačar could have influenced the final outcome. This implies that a different strategy might have potentially produced more desirable results. However, despite his criticism of Vingegaard’s tactics, Armstrong does not hesitate to shower Tadej Pogačar with extensive praise, acknowledging him as the strongest rider in the race.

Praise for Pogačar’s shrewd riding and third consecutive win prediction

Armstrong praised Pogačar’s intellect and bold approach to riding, a combination that ultimately gave him the advantage over Vingegaard. Armstrong confidently forecast Pogačar’s third consecutive triumph in the Tour de France.

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He expressed his deep admiration for Pogačars’ remarkable performance. Attributing it to his keen observation of the Slovenian cyclists’ well-thought-out and strategic approach, he remarked, “If you’re gonna sit on the front, go 80% so if one of the greatest riders in this generation attacks you, you can go with him.”

Despite the damage caused to Armstrong’s reputation and credibility in the past, his observations on the intricacies of professional cycling continue to captivate interest. As the 2023 Tour de France progresses, onlookers anxiously anticipate whether Vingegaard will heed Armstrong’s guidance or find a way to surpass Pogačar’s evidently insuperable control.

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