‘I would be ashamed to have crashes in my race if I was an organizer’ – Visma’s Richard Plugge calls for better race safety

The speed, intensity and global reach of the Tour de France always highlights the dangers and consequences of crashes in professional cycling and so sparks calls for improved safety in the sport.

Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won the opening stage in Lille but then crashed out on stage 3. Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) crashed on stage 1 and was removed from the race due to concussion.