Primoz Roglic - "Most likely I will do the Vuelta, that will be my next race"
CyclingTuesday, 20 June 2023 at 11:06
The recent winner of the Maglia Rosa at the 2023 Giro d'Italia, Primoz Roglic has now opened up and given more of an insight into his plans for the rest of the racing year.
“Most likely I will do the Vuelta a Espana, that will be my next race. The Tour is really not scheduled, just like the national championships," the Slovenian revealed at a press conference in Ljubljana on Monday, where he was being honoured by his compatriots for his epic Giro d'Italia win.
Roglic also revealed he is unlikely to be at the World Championships in Glasgow.
"That does not fit in the planning for the Vuelta," explained the Jumbo-Visma leader. "That's how we agreed with the team, we can't start games without preparation. I can't really enjoy a race without proper preparation."
"There are still some nice obligations and receptions, which I try to enjoy as much as possible. That way I can also give something back to the people," he concludes, paying tribute to the Slovenian fans that gave him such brilliant support on the decisive Monte Lussari time-trial.
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- Looks like his poor health just stomped on the rear mech of his cycling career.Onepiece09-01-2026
- she is so good. even her results from 2025, which were “bad”, would be a career year for most riders. and consider at MSR, for example, her teammate won - perhaps Lotte could have won it. wishing her the best for 2026!mij09-01-2026
- bummer - he was fun to watch and was young. had a lot left in him.mij09-01-2026
- What a fairytale day! Everything fell into place.mhfrvz09-01-2026
- Not sure you can say that someone as talented and successful as him has had bad luck, but between coming along right after the two titans and now this, his is a career cut short. Perhaps he can transition to a different role in the sport, but in any case I wish him well.MidnightRider08-01-2026
- I doubt it. This blows a hole in their ranks.mobk08-01-2026
- For a while there, Eli was the best of the rest in cyclocross behind Mathieu and Wout. It must be tough to be forced to retire early due to medical issues, but good health trumps everything else. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.
santiagobenites08-01-2026 - however you frame it, it seems that they asked more from Ayuso (who obviously did not deliver the needed support) than they are asking from del Torro ... who - according to this quote - just needs to show up and can then ride however he likes.Ketterechts08-01-2026
- I agree that Ayuso was wrong in doing what he did at the tour, but we don't know everything behind the feud unless they all say honestly what went wrong. If he us such a rat and traitor, which it's a bit harsh, then what is to be said about Soler when he was with Movistar and didn't want to ride for Mas? I was disappointed, yes, but realize riders also have goals, and right now, UAE is all about their golden boy.Colnago-fan08-01-2026
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