In a shocking turn of events, two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard has publicly denounced Danish cycling icon Bjarne Riis after Riis’s brazen admission of doping at a Copenhagen sports forum. Riis, the 1996 Tour de France winner, stunned the cycling world by confessing: “I was completely doped. I knew exactly what I was doing. I have no regrets.” The revelation, reported by Sport , has reignited debates about cycling’s dark past, with Vingegaard leading the charge against his compatriot.

A visibly furious Vingegaard said Riis’s actions had “tarnished Denmark’s image” and insisted the former champion “does not deserve to be called a legend.” In an emotional outburst, the 28-year-old called for a boycott of RIIS, accusing him of betraying the integrity of the sport and overshadowing the achievements of today’s clean riders. Vingegaard’s remarks come as he battles skepticism about his own performances, despite rigorous testing and a clean record.

The drama escalated when Riis’s wife fired back with a cryptic 15-word statement that sent shockwaves through the cycling community: “The truth hurts, but Jonas’ words cut deeper – legends fall, but the heart of cycling still beats.” Her response, broadcast on Danish television, fueled heated discussions online, with fans divided over Riis’s legacy and Vingegaard’s bold stance.

This scandal exposes the lingering wounds of cycling’s doping era, with Riis’s unapologetic confession against Vingegaard’s quest for a cleaner sport. As the cycling world reels, the question remains: can the sport escape its tainted past? Join the conversation and share your thoughts below!