"Don't worry, I'm not going to stop cycling" - Jonas Vingegaard reassures tearful young fan who feared he would retire in heartwarming message
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The sight of Jonas Vingegaard on the ground after crashing during the Tour de France was a concerning moment for all. The second favourite for the race broke his collarbone as his Tour dreams ended in the midst of a day the Visma | Lease a Bike rider had shown attacking intent.
Virtually sealing the yellow jersey for Tadej Pogacar, Vingegaard's long term future in cycling became the source of speculation as the crash came days after he revealed that he almost left the sport over winter following discontent over his schedule and the demands of the sport.
Some fans were fearing the worst as Vingegaard's season-ending injury cast resh doubt over his future. But the man himself has stepped in to reassure one tearful young fan who thought he may have wintessed his final race day.
In a heartwarming video shared by France Télévisions, the Dane sent a personal message to Adam, who went viral for his emotional reaction to his crash, reassuring him that the cycling world certainly hasn't seen the last of him.
Vingegaard's message to young fan
“Hi Adam, I saw you on television and I'm really happy to have your full support,” Vingegaard said in the video. “It means a lot to me, and don't worry, I'm not going to stop cycling.”
The youngster was invited to the 2027 Tour by Visma and even handed a signed jersey in a classy gesture.
It was a Tour de France to forget for Visma despite a bright start. Winning the team time trial in Barcelona, Vingegaard enjoyed the dream start as he became the first yellow jersey of the race.
Pogacar's season also over after Vuelta crash
The two-time winner fought well and proved next best after Pogacar on most mountain stages before he crashed out. However, Pogacar's dominance meant that he was already some way behind the Slovenian when he crashed on stage 14.
The UAE leader's season is also over with injury after he crashed out of the Vuelta a Espana, also breaking his collarbone but other injuries including a broken vertebrae and concussion.
His crash now adds a new dynamic to late-season races such as the World Championships, European Championships and Il Lombardia as multiple contenders in each race seem primed to do battle for the win Pogacar was formerly expected to take.
However, cycling fans now face a long wait before the two most recent Grand Tour winners will be back in action.
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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