Double Tour de France champion, Jonas Vingegaard, was born on December 10, 1996, in Denmark. He gained prominence as a professional cyclist for Team Jumbo-Visma. In 2021, he made headlines by finishing second overall in the Tour de France, a remarkable achievement for a young rider. Vingegaard’s career was on the rise, and he was seen as a potential future star in the world of professional cycling.
The year 2022 witnessed Jonas Vingegaard emerging as a formidable force in professional cycling. He began the 2022 campaign with impressive performances, including notable achievements like a 2nd place finish in the Tirreno-Adriatico and a respectable 6th place in the Tour of the Basque Country.
Tour de France has become the stage of Vingegaard’s most notable achievements. His performances eventually made him the champion of the 2022 and 2023 Tour de France. He is now one of the 22 cyclists to win the Tour de France more than once.
Height and weight
The current Tour de France champion is 1.75 meters tall and weighs 60 kg, according to information collected in 2023.
Bike size
Vingegaard uses a Team Jumbo-Visma team bike, Cervélo 54cm.
When he became the champion of the 2023 Tour de France, Vingegaard opted for the R5 and S5 models. The R5 is Cervelo’s climbing bike, which the Danish cyclist frequently used in the high mountains. On the other hand, the S5 is an aerodynamically designed bike used in flat stages.
Personal life
In his personal life, Jonas Vingegaard is married to Trine Marie Hansen, born in Glyngøre in 1987. Their paths first crossed when Vingegaard was an athlete for Team ColoQuick from 2016 to 2018, during which Trine served as the team’s marketing manager. The union was blessed with the arrival of their daughter, Frida, in September 2020.
Net Worth and Salary
Jonas Vingegaard’s estimated net worth falls in the range of $6 million to $8 million.
In 2023, Vingegaard will earn approximately 2.5 million euros in salary, paid by the Jumbo-Visma team. In terms of winnings, he received 500,000 euros in both 2022 and 2023 for his victories in the Tour de France.
Age: 26
Date of Birth: December 10, 1996
Born: Thy, Denmark
Married to: Trine Marie Hansen
Children: One daughter, Frida
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters)
Weight: 132 pounds (60 kg)
Net Worth: Approximately $8 million