Jonas Vingegaard suffers a fall in Málaga during a training session
The Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard, who has won the Tour de France twice, was involved in an incident during his preparation in Spain. Fortunately, the rider emerged unscathed from the fall he experienced on a road in the province of Málaga 🚴♂️.
The team reassures about the champion's condition
The Visma | Lease a Bike structure quickly issued a statement to report on what happened. In it, they detail that Vingegaard shows no injuries after the mishap and was able to resume his training routine without issues. This confirms that his preseason plans remain unchanged.
Details of the incident according to the Civil Guard:- The incident occurred on the A-7206 road, near Alhaurín el Grande.
- Vingegaard swerved to avoid a wooden post on the shoulder.
- This maneuver caused the front wheel to lock, leading to loss of control and the fall.
The quick assistance from his teammates and the low speed at the time of the fall prevented serious consequences.
Characteristics of the road and the cyclist's reaction
The incident took place on a secondary road in the Málaga mountains. After checking that his bike was in good condition, Vingegaard himself decided to continue pedaling, showing that the scare was greater than the physical damage.
Factors that minimized the risk:- The speed was low in the section.
- The immediate assistance from his teammates.
- The nature of the obstacle (a wooden post) and the road surface.
A reminder during full preparation
This episode serves as a reminder of the unforeseen events that can arise during training sessions. Luckily, the only post the Dane encountered this time was one on an Andalusian road, and not the relentless posts that define the final time trial of the Grande Boucle 🏆.