Jonas Vingegaard Suffers Concussion, Misses Key Races

Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard revealed that he suffered a concussion during a crash at the Paris-Nice race earlier this month, which forced him to withdraw from the event and miss the subsequent Volta a Catalunya. Despite initially finishing the fifth stage, Vingegaard experienced severe dizziness, nausea, and fatigue in the days following the crash. He expressed disappointment over missing Catalunya and emphasized the need for careful rehabilitation as he prepares for the upcoming Tour de France. His team confirmed that he lost nine days of training due to the concussion, and he is now scheduled to return to racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné in June. While Vingegaard is eager to compete, he faces a challenging path to regain full fitness before the Tour, where he aims for a third title. As he recovers, team officials are considering adjustments to his racing schedule to optimize his preparation.