- 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.