'It's all out of respect' - Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG excited to reignite Grand Tour rivalry at Tour de France
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The article discusses the rising rivalry between Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG in professional cycling, particularly as they prepare for the upcoming Tour de France in 2025. The two teams have won 11 of the last 15 Grand Tours, highlighting their dominance in the sport. Richard Plugge, Managing Director of Visma, emphasizes the respect between the teams and how it drives them to continuously excel. He expresses excitement about their top riders, Vingegaard and Pogačar, competing for the coveted maillot jaune at the Tour.
Mauro Gianetti and I just spoke, and we have a lot of respect for each other. They push us to become better, and I think, I hope, we do it with his team and him...
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