Danish rider clinches overall victory ahead of Adam YatesReigning Tour de France champion hoping to defend his crown
Jonas Vingegaard warmed up for the defence of his Tour de France crown by winning the 75th Critérium du Dauphiné on Sunday, underlining his credentials as one of the favourites for cycling’s biggest race, which starts on 1 July.
The Danish cyclist had even looked like an early contender for the final mountain stage, a 152.8km ride from Le Pont-de-Claix to La Bastille in south-eastern France with a steep climb to the finish.
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