Deceuninck team's Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen celebrates on the podium with the best sprinter's green jersey after the second stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 209.1 kilometres between Lauwin-Planque and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Northern France, on July 6, 2025.LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images
Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen withdrew from the Tour de France on Monday, two days after winning the opening stage, following a brutal crash that made it impossible for him to continue the third stage.
With around 60 kilometres to go to the finish line, Philipsen hit the road hard following contact with Bryan Coquard during an intermediate sprint.
The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider had his jersey ripped in several places and suffered bloody scrapes. He was attended to by the race doctor shortly afterwards. Philipsen, who was also wearing the green jersey, ends his Tour on a sour note despite having won the opening stage on Saturday. The race continues around France and finishes on July 27.