Roglic's great friend and compatriot
Jan Tratnik was one of the those tasked with helping his team leader limit losses and post-stage, he too spoke to the Slovenian media. “For me, it was actually my best day on the bike since my injury. I felt great, but unfortunately Primoz had more bad luck. I knew that descent and we were well positioned near the front. I also knew those cobbles would be slippery — sadly, the crash happened anyway,” he said. “From there, we had to chase, but the group ahead was simply too strong. We need to stay positive and hope that luck is finally on our side next week — when minutes, not seconds, will make the difference.”