“From now on, everything is bonus.” This is the state of mind of Jonas Vingegaard a few days from Tour de Francewhich he was still not sure of arguing until recently. The two-time defending champion will attempt to defend his crown when he starts in Florence on Saturday, although there are questions about the Dane’s fitness. of thea Team Visma| Lease a Bikemore than two months after his heavy fall on the Tour of the Basque Country. After special preparation, therefore, and a training camp at altitude in Tignes, the 27-year-old leader is already happy to be racing on the roads of the 111th Large Loop.
Jonas Vingegaard spoke out before the 2024 Tour de France
“My shape is not bad… but this accident changed everything”
“One day I thought I would make it, the next day I didn’t, tell Jonas Vingegaard at a press conference. My feeling was very volatile, but I want to fight for it. I’m just happy to be here. That’s a victory in itself. I hope for the best possible result in the standings. But honestly, it was a very bad accident. The hardest part was getting back to my level. I had to take a long break and the injuries had to heal before I could train again. You can cycle outside, but the workout is something else. I have worked a lot and my form is not bad. I did everything I could to be ready. I have my own goals and then we’ll see. I don’t know what the effect of the two weeks I spent in a hospital bed will be. Of course, without the fall, I would have aimed for the final victory. But this accident changed everything.”
