Vingegaard analyses his crash and responds to Pogacar's suggestions: ‘It's quite possible that it had an impact’
CyclingWednesday, 22 July 2026 at 15:42
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Follow us on GoogleJonas Vingegaard Vingegaard crashed out of the Tour de France on Sunday. The Danish rider from Visma | Lease a Bike hit the deck and broke his collarbone. It was a major blow for him, his team, and the Tour de France. The unfortunate climber has commented on his crash for the first time, and also discussed the possible role of his overnight doping control.
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Things went wrong on Sunday’s final climb. It was Vingegaard himself who was the first to crash in a turn he had underestimated. Isaac Del Toro also fell, but the Dane came off worst. He broke his collarbone and had to say goodbye to the Tour. He told TV2 how he’s doing now. “I’m doing surprisingly well. We approached a roundabout a little too fast, and suddenly my front wheel skidded.”
There was a lot of speculation about exactly what went wrong in that one turn. Vingegaard considered the role of the motorcycles leading the peloton. “Maybe the motorcyclist made a mistake,” he says. “But we can’t rely blindly on the motorcycles. We have to make our own decisions. People make mistakes; there’s nothing we can do about that now.”
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Vingegaard on the doping test: 'It's quite possible that it had an impact'
All morning, the peloton was abuzz with talk of the overnight doping tests for Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar. The Dane was woken up at 2 a.m. to provide a urine sample. After the race, Pogacar drew a connection between his disrupted sleep and the crash. “Maybe you’re less focused when your sleep has been ruined?” he wondered aloud.
Vingegaard responded. “It’s clear that it didn’t do any good—you could certainly say that. Whether that’s the reason, I don’t dare to speculate. It’s quite possible that it did have an impact. But I can’t say that for certain. I don’t want to blame it on that, because it’s a cycling race, and accidents just happen in cycling races. So I don’t dare give an answer to that.”
Now, just as the crucial third week begins, Visma | Lease a Bike must continue without its star rider. He sees his dream of the yellow jersey—after a new, daring preparation—shattered. “Of course, it’s unfortunate that my Tour has to end this way, but that’s just how it goes in racing. Fortunately, it’s only a broken collarbone. I do feel the pain, but luckily I’ve been given painkillers, so I’m okay,” he concludes.
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David has been working in the sports & cycling industry for 16 years. Covering racing, business and technology, he has worked in communications for cycling companies, teams, and as a journalist. His proudest achievement is winning the first bike race he ever entered. He hasn't won a race since.
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Latest Comments
- - Vamos! Pero ojo, el viento de Cádiz no perdona. If Roglič catches his two-minute man otra vez, se acabó la roja. If not, Mas tiene la sierra para rematar en lagearguru3304-09-2026
- - You mentioned 2021 Galicia TT, but Mas basically rode safe for the podium then. The 2023 mid-Vuelta TT gaps are the better comp and still point to Rogla by ~30–00 on flat terrain. If he takes55 in Jerez, Mas will try to rip it back on Alguacil. Buckle up.cadencekingm04-09-2026
- - Wait, so if Roglic was hit by a car and missed five weeks, how can he still be favourite for a flat time trial? Does missing that block usually cost like 1–2 minutes over 30km?velodromevirtuoso104-09-2026
- - Great read, but small nitpick: calling it “pan flat” ignores those exposed coastal sections where crosswinds can cook your speed. Aero stability could decide it as much as raw watts. Mas at 61kg could get bounced around more.tourdeforce904-09-2026
- - Roglič’s TT record vs Mas over 25–34km is brutal. If the wind stays steady along the bay and he holds 400w+ for ~38–39 minutes,46 is absolutely on. Key is negative split and not bleeding seconds in the roundabouts.sprocketspiny04-09-2026
- - Amazing effort for ‘For Fin’—£96k already is incredible. Hope the fund supports safer race infrastructure as well as young riders. Más seguridad, por favor.velodromevirtuoso104-09-2026
- - Did Lidl-Trek or BORA file a protest? Normally DSs would be livid if riders met traffic twice in a TT. Feels like there should be time compensation or at least an official statement.lindae04-09-2026
- - Seeing a car head-on with Leidert is terrifying. Even if he avoided it, riders can’t be expected to thread needles at 50 km/h. Race convoy protocols and hard closures must be non-negotiable, especially on narrow Brilon lanes.samanthak04-09-2026
- - Can someone explain what “2-category” means? Is that like a second division race, and does that affect how strict the road closures are supposed to be?breakawaybikerd04-09-2026
- - Sorry, but the article leans a bit sensational. You mention “many more cars” but also say stewards kept it clear and all 105 finished. Which is it? Need clarity: were there neutralised gaps, actual breaches, or just poor optics?cyclechamp4504-09-2026
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