'It's no use hanging your head' - Jonas Vingegaard gives his first reaction since exiting the Tour de France

Key Points:

• Jonas Vingegaard crashed out of the Tour de France on stage 15, breaking his collarbone after slipping on a right-hand corner, ending his race prematurely despite being a two-time winner and second overall this year.
• Vingegaard described the incident as part of the risks of cycling, expressing disappointment but emphasizing the importance of staying positive and focusing on his team's chances in upcoming stages.
• He attributed the crash to entering a roundabout too fast, causing his front wheel to slip, and acknowledged the unpredictable nature of racing and human error, including possible issues with a motorbike leading the peloton.
• Vingegaard addressed speculation that a 2 am anti-doping test might have affected his concentration, stating he could not confirm if it contributed but refused to blame the crash on it, emphasizing that crashes are inherent to cycling.
• His team director raised concerns about race safety and the route design, suggesting the incident occurred in a ‘strange situation’ possibly influenced by the motorbike’s behavior.