"He’s not ready to quit yet" - Primoz Roglic's wife doesn't think he should retire as Slovenian admits he hasn't decided future
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Primoz Roglic isn't ready to call time on his stellar career just yet, at least that's according to his wife, Lora Roglič-Klinc. The Slovenian turns 37 later this year and has not yet confirmed that he will continue riding after making an honest admission after Il Lombardia.
The Red bull - BORA Hansgrohe rider has rolled back the clock the past few weeks, finishing second place at the Vuelta a Espana, featuring prominently at the World and European Championships as well as winning the European time trial title on home soil.
Amid transfer interest led by Tudor Pro Cycling, Lotto-Intermarche and Pinarello Q36.5 among other teams, one thing is for certain - he won't continue with Red Bull in 2027. Both rider and team have confirmed that he will not be part of their roster next season.
Despite a resurgent end to the season, Roglic himself admitted that he has plenty to consider when it comes to his future. Implying that options remain for 2027, Roglic wants to focus on the bigger picture ahead of a new season.
Speaking about a potential retirement, his wife Lora believes that both of them aren't quite ready to call it quits. She admitted that she will respect his decision going forward, but wants to be by his side next season.
Primoz Roglic ahead of Il Lombardia 2026
"I’m not ready for this yet"
“Yes, absolutely, I’m not ready for this yet, especially since it’s so sudden,” she told Sportal.
“I really hope this isn’t the last time we talk about this or that I have to look back on it. He’s not ready to quit yet. At least, I don't think he's ready for that, but we have to respect his decision. It will be hard for me to accept that we won't be by his side along the road anymore."
Reflecting on his European Championships glory last week, Lora paid tribute to her partner's stellar career that included five Grand Tour wins and multiple instances where he bounced back from disappointment to put in top level performances.
“What could be better than winning at home? When you lose, you lose, and you have to deal with it on your own. But winning is best when you’re with others, when you can share that joy with someone. I can’t think of a better moment than winning at home, for the people who were there for you even during tough times. For me, it was something extraordinary.
Lora pays tribute to her husband's career
"When you look back, there were more difficult moments than happy ones. We were all proud of him when he won. But I’m most proud of the moments when he convinced us that it was worth persevering, that we had to grit our teeth. All those moments when he kept going.”
In his latest update on his future, Roglic put the onus on himself when it comes to lining up his next steps, claiming that he has bounced between feelings of wanting to retire or sign a new contract.
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“There are no major updates compared to a few days ago, I haven’t decided yet," Roglic told Siol.
"Very significant things happened at the end of the season. I need to reflect on how to fit all of this into the bigger picture. I have a lot on my mind, and the issue is me. I have to decide whether to sign or call it a day. Sometimes I lean one way, sometimes the other.”
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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