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Jasper Philipsen crashed during the Tour de France, suffering fractures that required successful surgery on his collarbone and AC joint, leading to his withdrawal from the race. Despite the crash, Philipsen had previously won his 10th stage and was leading the points classification.
Jasper Philipsen underwent successful collarbone and acromioclavicular joint surgery after a crash in the Tour de France that forced him to withdraw from the race.
Jasper Philipsen, who won the first stage of the Tour de France, was forced to abandon the third stage after a crash caused by a collision involving Bryan Coquard, with other notable crashes including Geraint Thomas and Remco Evenepoel. The stage was won by Tim Merlier, and the race continues amidst multiple crashes and injuries, highlighting the chaotic nature of the event.
Bryan Coquard apologized after causing a crash involving Jasper Philipsen during the Tour de France, which led to Philipsen abandoning the race. Coquard received a yellow card and a 500 CHF fine for an 'irregular sprint' incident, where he collided with Laurenz Rex while trying to launch at an intermediate sprint.
Jasper Philipsen won the first stage of the Tour de France in Lille, wearing the yellow jersey for the first time, while Tadej Pogačar finished safely, with notable crashes and strong performances from other top contenders. The race continues with a hilly stage from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Jasper Philipsen won stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France, earning the maillot jaune after a strategic win in Lille, with the race schedule spanning from July 5 to July 27, 2025.
Tour de France points classification leader Biniam Girmay crashed in the final kilometre of stage 16, reducing his lead in the green jersey competition to 32 points as Jasper Philipsen won his third stage of the race.
Jasper Philipsen secured his third sprint victory in the 2024 Tour de France's 16th stage, while Mark Cavendish missed out on a final sprint win. Biniam Girmay, the green jersey leader, was involved in a crash, putting his lead in jeopardy. The general classification remained unchanged as Tadej Pogačar and his rivals finished safely. The race now heads into its final week with challenging Alpine stages ahead.
Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel's teamwork led to victory at Milan-San Remo, with van der Poel sacrificing his own chances to work for Philipsen in the final sprint. Philipsen admitted feeling pressure to perform but ultimately praised van der Poel's generosity, while van der Poel expressed pride in the team's success despite his personal desire to win.
Jasper Philipsen won the fastest-ever edition of Milan-San Remo, narrowly beating Michael Matthews in a sprint finish after averaging 46.133kph over the 288km race. Tadej Pogačar came in third, leading attacks over the final climb. The race saw a flurry of attacks from pre-race favorites, resulting in a close finish. The breakaway of the day formed after 20km, with Philipsen's Alpecin-Deceuninck and Lidl-Trek controlling the peloton. The race's famous route remained largely unchanged, with the Passo del Turchino, three Capi, Cipressa, and Poggio featuring before the finish line.
Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France, sprinting to victory on stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins. Philipsen, who has dominated the bunch sprints in this year's race, edged out Dutch rider Dylan Groenewegen at the finish line. There were no changes in the overall standings, with Jonas Vingegaard maintaining the race lead and Tadej Pogacar in second place. Philipsen expressed confidence in his chances of winning more stages and potentially the green jersey.
Jasper Philipsen secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France, dominating the sprint finish in stage 11 to Moulins. Despite not having his usual leadout from Mathieu van der Poel, Philipsen found his way to the front and overtook Dylan Groenewegen to claim victory. The race leader, Jonas Vingegaard, maintained his overall lead, with Tadej Pogačar trailing by 17 seconds. The stage featured a three-man breakaway, but they were caught with 13km remaining.
Tour de France green jersey holder Jasper Philipsen has received hate mail on Instagram following his stage 7 victory, but he is not letting it affect him as he focuses on the upcoming stages. Philipsen, who has faced controversy during the race, including protests from other teams, remains determined to continue performing well. The health of his teammate Mathieu van der Poel, who has been instrumental in Philipsen's success, will also play a role in their future performance. Philipsen clarified his statement about the Road World Championships, emphasizing his commitment to the Belgian national team.
Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won stage 8 of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, narrowly beating Jasper Philipsen and Wout van Aert. The stage was marred by a crash that forced Mark Cavendish to abandon the race. Pedersen praised his team's lead-out and expressed sadness over Cavendish's departure. The stage featured a breakaway that was caught with 8.5km remaining, setting up the sprint finish.
Stage eight of the Tour de France sees the riders tackle a 200.7km route from Libourne to Limoges. The peloton is tightly packed as they approach the end of the neutral zone, with sprinters vying for a chance at victory. Jasper Philipsen denied Mark Cavendish a record 35th stage win in stage seven, and today's stage offers another opportunity for sprinters. However, the challenging final 70km, which includes constant ups and downs, may favor strong riders like Mathieu van der Poel or Søren Kragh Andersen.