Jonas Vingegaard, a two-time Tour de France champion, has expressed concerns about the dangers of professional cycling, particularly after experiencing a severe crash himself. In an interview, he stated that he would not allow his children to participate in the sport, citing its perilous nature. Vingegaard emphasized that safety improvements are essential and criticized some riders for reckless behavior, suggesting that both competitors and race organizers share responsibility for the risks involved. He noted incidents where riders push for position unnecessarily, increasing danger during races, particularly on unsafe terrain.
Vingegaard stated, 'To be honest, if my daughter or son asks that question - 'daddy, can we race?' - the answer is 'no'. The way the sport is now... It's just too dangerous.'
He mentioned, 'We riders also fight and race at times when it is not really necessary. That was also noticeable in the Algarve: sometimes we fight for position for a bend that goes nowhere.'
Vingegaard expressed frustration with race organisers, saying, 'In my opinion the organisers had made an error by sending us down a road with tree roots underneath it.'
He remarked about other cyclists, stating, 'Too many riders race as if there are no brakes on a bike,' highlighting a need for greater responsibility among participants.
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