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Jonas Vingegaard loses crucial support as teammate Wilco Kelderman exits the Giro d’Italia after a devastating crash. This setback could reshape Vingegaard's strategy for the remainder of the race.
Kelderman, a seasoned domestique for Visma-Lease a Bike, suffered significant injuries during a high-speed crash in stage 2. Although he managed to finish stages 2 and 3, he is still dealing with the aftereffects and will not start stage 4 in Catanzaro, as confirmed by the team via social media.
This is a substantial blow for Vingegaard, who counts on Kelderman for assistance during the challenging mountain stages. With Kelderman out, teammates Sepp Kuss and Davide Piganzoli will have to step up their efforts to support Vingegaard’s quest for overall victory.
Kelderman, competing in his 20th Grand Tour, previously finished third in the 2020 Giro d’Italia, highlighting his experience and value to the team. His departure marks the first significant loss for Visma-Lease a Bike, as eight riders have now abandoned the race due to crashes and injuries, including notable names like Adam Yates and Santiago Buitrago. The impact of these injuries could alter the dynamics of the competition significantly.
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