Jonas Vingegaard received good news on Tuesday as teammate Edoardo Affini was given the all-clear to start the Tour de France.

What happened?

Affini crashed heavily during the National Championships time trial last week, colliding with a guardrail at high speed on a descent.

The injury concern

Visma-Lease a Bike monitored his condition, confirming no fractures, but the Italian media reported nasty lacerations, and the Dutch press said other Visma riders were on standby.

The update

On Tuesday, Visma confirmed Affini had "been given the green light to travel to Barcelona and will start the 2026 Tour de France as planned".

Why it matters for Jonas Vingegaard

The news is a relief for Vingegaard, whose support team already lost Christophe Laporte and Wout van Aert.

Affini is an important part of Visma's line-up for the entire race, and his participation will be crucial for the team's success.

Vingegaard will be supported in France by Matteo Jorgenson, Sepp Kuss, Davide Piganzoli, Bruno Armirail, Victor Campenaerts, and Per Strand Hagenes.

Most teams are expected to arrive in Barcelona on Tuesday to begin their final preparations for the Grand Départ.

The Tour de France kicks off on Saturday with a city centre team time trial, where Affini will be one of the main engines of their effort.

And Vingegaard's team will chase a good result on the opening day.

But beyond the TTT, Affini's role in Visma's line-up will be vital for the entire race.

So the fact that he can start on Saturday will come as a relief for Vingegaard.

The world's biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage, with the battle for the yellow jersey playing out from Barcelona to Paris.

Jonas Vingegaard's title bid just got a significant boost with Affini's clearance to race.

The 2026 Tour de France is set to be an exciting event, with Vingegaard and his team aiming for a top result.

And with Affini on board, they have a stronger chance of achieving their goal.

The team's final preparations are underway, with the Grand Départ just around the corner.

Vingegaard and his teammates are ready to take on the challenge of the Tour de France.

The road cycling athlete's fans will be eagerly watching the event, hoping for a successful outcome.

The stage is set for an thrilling competition, with Jonas Vingegaard and his team at the forefront.