 Never a winner of a professional race individually, Wegelius nevertheless made a career out of being a reliable and strong domestique, most notably in the mountains.Wegelius started his career in France, riding for the team managed by Jean-René Bernaudeau, thanks to the influence of former pro Graham Jones.His team-mates included Walter Bénéteau, Christian Guiberteau, Roger Hammond, Samuel Plouhinec, and Janek Tombak.