Rasmussen criticizes team's communication

Michael Rasmussen expressed confusion over the lack of official communication from Visma | Lease a Bike regarding Jonas Vingegaard's return to cycling after his collarbone fracture at the Tour de France. He felt the team should have handled the announcement more professionally, especially given Vingegaard's status as a double Grand Tour winner.

Vingegaard's return revealed online

Vingegaard's return to cycling was accidentally revealed on social media by an amateur British cyclist. The information came as a surprise to many, including Rasmussen, who noted the unusual circumstances of the disclosure.

Team's silence fuels speculation

Vingegaard had been training in Spain at the beginning of October and had not provided any public updates since his fall on July 19, which ended his 2026 season prematurely. The prolonged silence from his team has led to speculation about his potential participation in upcoming events.

Rumors dismissed by team official

The rumors about Vingegaard's participation in the World Championships in Montreal, the European Championships, or the Tour of Lombardy were dismissed by sports director Jesper Morkov. He urged the public to be cautious and to refer to serious media for accurate information.

Focus shifts to 2027 season

If Vingegaard and his team are now focused on the 2027 season, his official calendar remains to be defined. Discussions are ongoing around the 2027 World Championships in Sallanches, which include 5,700 meters of positive elevation gain, according to Danish selector Michael Morkov.