Primoz Roglic is back! Slovenian confirmed for Vuelta a Espana as BORA confirm Martínez, Vlasov and Lipowitz
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Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have announced their lineup for the Vuelta a España. The German team will aim as high as possible, taking Primoz Roglic as their leader but also a very strong team of climbers and rouleurs to protect the Slovenian.
“We are also going into the third Grand Tour of the year with great ambitions. We have nominated eight riders with whom we won't be hiding but want to compete aggressively for the GC," Rolf Aldag said in a press release. "However, we will have to wait and see to what extent we can do this. After all, the crash injuries and five-week break from racing for both Primož and Aleks were not the ideal preparation for a Grand Tour.”
The team admits it may have limitations as both Roglic and Vlasov have suffered injuries that took them out of the Tour de France. The team's main goal failed, but there is a second chance to succeed in Spain. Roglic is a three-time winner of this race and this includes an edition where he came in right after abandoning the Grand Boucle. He will be a victory contender, likely a co-leader together with the Russian climber and Daniel Martínez.
The Colombian was second at the Giro d'Italia, a massive result that also suggests he may fight for the overall win at the Vuelta, since he only finished second to Tadej Pogacar in Italy. Florian Lipowitz, breakthrough climber, and Tour of Slovenia winner Giovanni Aleotti will be key in the mountains as well.
Three spots remain, with Roger Adrià being an extra support rider for the mountains and option for breakaway victories on hilly days. Two riders will be taking care of their leaders in the flat days and these spots were given out to Nico Denz and Patrick Gamper.
Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe for Vuelta a España:
Roger Adrià
Giovanni Aleotti
Nico Denz
Patrick Gamper
Florian Lipowitz
Daniel Martínez
Primoz Roglic
Aleksandr Vlasov
Giovanni Aleotti
Nico Denz
Patrick Gamper
Florian Lipowitz
Daniel Martínez
Primoz Roglic
Aleksandr Vlasov
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- many people advise him to grow slowly and rather do giro and/or vuelta instead of tdf. but i can totally understand that he is not satisfied with taking over once pogi declines, but instead beat him in his prime. so if he goes for tdf again, i‘m all for it. let‘s hope that pogi recovers soon!Ketterechts07-11-2026
- So gracious to offer something no-one would be prepared to pay for. The Giro is not the Tour and doesn’t command the same interest or attract the same “elite” (those willing to pay to be a part of something they consider has ego boosting potential). Roadside viewing will always largely remain free for everyone outside circuits. Introduction of a symbolic entrance to mountain climbs is worthy of exploration. Asking 1-2€ isn’t going to repulse real fans (most will spend 50-100€ on their outing that day all things included) but will prevent a portion of the total knobhead thrillseekers who will join in any large gathering as long as it’s free, just because they’re attracted to crowds, without which it it difficult for them to work up their anti-social behaviour.Jumpyjohn07-11-2026
- How is radio going to help when someone went over a cliff or bridge or off the roadside into a forest unnoticed and is laying there unconscious?Jumpyjohn07-11-2026
- Yep, next we’ll be accusing F1 drivers of avoiding Le Mans.Jumpyjohn07-11-2026
- But on what is that opinion based? Are you holding him to a different standard than others? Are you saying he should do learn to like something he doesn’t Are you saying he hasn’t achieved enough Are you saying he pretends to be better than his results? It’s actually a really strange opinion to oust if you consider it objectively or rationally. Try applying it to others or yourself by asking if not EVERYONE should then be doing more? Nobody in athletics or swimming gets criticism for not expanding their repertoire when a rival or someone else does. In fact, most who move to another event get accused of running from their rival. Opinions are boring, the reasons behind them are what count.Jumpyjohn07-11-2026
- for a medical chief to throw things like is just bad. There are already radios which were banned for spectacle. allow radios. Gps trackers are not a complete solutionabstractengineer07-11-2026
- Yeah man...PogiSloFans07-11-2026
- any rider less than 25 whether they are really ready for the position of leadership of GT is probably not the case. I think Pogi himself suffered when he was defeated by Jonas in the TDF twice. But that would be the team's job to ensure support so that they can bounce back. It requires a team and time to get back up and win after getting knocked down.abstractengineer07-11-2026
- I'm very glad he got the big late Quickstep Vuelta win and I hope he has a few left for Euskaltel-Euskadi.flyer07-11-2026
- My memories of Ivan Basso aren't good but I liked his sister Elisa ok.flyer07-11-2026
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¡Hola! It's time for the last grand tour of the year, #LaVuelta2024! Take a look at our squad: 👉 Roger Adria 👉 Giovanni Aleotti 👉 Nico Denz 👉 Patrick Gamper 👉 Florian Lipowitz 👉 Daniel Felipe Martínez 👉 Primož Roglič 👉 Aleksandr Vlasov #redbullborahansgrohe
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