Fallen on Monday less than 3 kilometers from the finish of the 3rd stage of the Tour de France, Jasper Philipsen et Jonas Rickaert will both be present at the start of the 4th stage. This Tuesday morning, the team Alpecin-Deceuninck gave an update on the health of the two Belgian riders, and it is rather positive. “Our sprinter Jasper Philipsen had a good night and seems to have recovered well from his bruise and abrasion on his right buttock. Jonas Rickaert, who suffered a bruise on his right leg, is also feeling better after treatment with ice and anti-inflammatories. Jasper and Jonas will be able to recover a little more today (Tuesday), with their minds turned towards the next stage for the sprinters.”is it indicated on the X account of a team Alpecin-Deceuninck which should be very discreet this Tuesday between Pinerolo and Valloire.
Bryan Coquard is the cause of the fall of the finale
Jasper Philipsen: “I had no way of avoiding the fall”
Monday, July 1, 2024 was clearly not the day of Alpecin-Deceuninck ! While Jasper Philipsen had a first opportunity to speak at the 3rd stage of the Tour de Francenothing went in the Belgian’s direction, who first lost his pilot fish Mathieu van der Poel on a puncture 6 kilometers from the finish, then suffered a violent fall which did not allow him to fight with Biniam Girmay (Intermarche-Wanty), Fernando Gaviria (Movistar Team) and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dsnty), who arrived in Turin in this order. After the stage, the green jersey of the previous Big loop returned to the accident which occurred less than 3 miles from the goal.
“The damage is not too serious considering the circumstances. I think I fell at least 60 km/h, but fortunately it was on a good road”he first reassures the The newspapaer. “Some riders fell in front of me, I had no way of avoiding the crash. It’s a shame because in addition to not being able to participate in the sprint, I lose points for the green jersey. The day was really not positive, but we will have other opportunities”adds and concludes a Jasper Philipsen who will certainly be seeking revenge on Wednesday towards Saint-Vulbas, the finish line of the 5th stage.
