It is not a surprise, the Tour de France of Jonas Vingegaard revives suspicions of doping.
Even on Sunday, before his two fantastic rides, the 26-year-old Dane had to swear to his probity, considering it healthy to be asked questions on the subject, “otherwise it will happen again” in professional cycling.
After his fourth place on Wednesday in Courchevel, the yellow jersey was again questioned at a press conference. He offered this strong response, published by AFP:
“I understand it’s hard to trust cycling with what’s happened in the past. But I can tell you with my hand on my heart: I don’t take anything and I wouldn’t take anything that I wouldn’t give to my daughter. »
In the absence of tangible elements, the ex-cyclist Antoine Duchesne reserves his judgment.
“I prefer not to advance on these subjects”, first warned the ex-member of Groupama-FDJ, who disputed his second Tour de France last year. “I don’t like it being talked about. I believe that [Vingegaard] is a very great runner, extremely serious. Until proven otherwise, nothing can be insinuated. »
For his part, Hugo Houle is not offended that the issue of doping comes back on the carpet. “It’s always the same question: what is a humanly possible performance? “, First posed the Quebecer of Israel-Premier Tech after his 43rd place in Courchevel.
The stage winner last summer refuses to fall into suspicion.
“Saying someone is cheating is the easy way to find an excuse not to be on the same level. But it is sure that it brings questions, to know why it is so strong. Maybe Jumbo has reasons to explain it. [The team is] at the forefront in terms of nutrition, equipment. Personally, I have no reason to explain why it is so strong. »
