- I did not start today as I have to rest because of the eye.
I need to do it to get the power back in my eye, he says in a video published on social media.
After the accident, Biniam Girmay was taken to hospital but was still able to celebrate the victory.
- When I came back from the hospital yesterday and the bad things that happened, I celebrated a bit with my teammates and everyone in the staff.
I'm happy now.
I was sad about what happened to the cork but when I got back to the hotel everyone was very happy.
At first they were worried, but when it looked good I could enjoy, he says.
- I would like to thank my teammates and staff.
It was an incredible day.
The 22-year-old's decision not to drive the eleventh stage causes him to cancel his first Grand Tour.
According to Eurosport, he is now betting on the Tour de France instead.