In the Vuelta 2022, several riders who could have fought to finish the last day on the top of the podium will not start. They stand out among them Tadej Pogacarwho at only 23 years old already has two Tour, along with the last winner of the gala round, Jonas Vingegaard.
Tadej Pogacar
The double winner of the Tour, world star at 23 years old, the best cyclist for long-distance races, does not seek redemption in the Vuelta after his defeat in the Tour. He was third in his debut at the Vuelta, in 2019, giving an exhibition.
Jonas Vingegaard
The winner of the Tour (25 years old) has only run the Vuelta, in 2020 as Roglic’s domestique, and finished in 46th place. After his success last month in France, his presence in Spain, with his teammate Roglic, makes no sense at the exit.
Wout van Aert
He does what no one imagines, so wonderful is his repertoire in the mountains, the time trial, the sprint or leaks. The total cyclist (27 years old) reserves his talent for the Tour, where he has ridden four times, none in the Vuelta or the Giro.
Mathieu van der Poel
The other phenomenon has paid for his brilliant debut in the Giro with a poor job on the Tour. The 27-year-old Dutchman has the same magic, if not more, than Van Aert. He doesn’t have the power of climbing, but he is decisive in any race.
