Denmark's two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard revealed Monday that he suffered a lengthy concussion after crashing during Paris-Nice on March 13, leaving him feeling tired and nauseous for days afterward.

Vingegaard is targeting a third Tour de France title this summer after wins in 2022 and 2023, with a route that favors his climbing strengths.

Paris-Nice Concussion Alters Vingegaard's Season Plans

However, the concussion disrupted his original build-up program, and he was replaced by teammate Simon Yates as Visma team leader for the Volta a Catalunya, which began Monday.

"After the crash I was dizzy, and after the stage I got very nauseous and was incredibly tired, which continued for the next several days," Vingegaard told Danish daily BT.

"I'm happy to be back on the bike, even though it took a little longer than hoped because of my concussion, which has required a lot of rest," he explained.

Vingegaard Taking Cautious Approach After Second Major Crash

Vingegaard placed an impressive second at the 2024 Tour de France after a life-threatening crash at the Tour of the Basque Country left him hospitalized for 12 days last April.

He later admitted he considered walking away from cycling entirely at the time.

This season, the steady-mannered Dane is taking no chances with his health.

"For now, we'll take things day by day and let rehabilitation decide if we need to make any changes or additions to my program," he said.