Team Visma | Lease a Bike withdraw from 2025 Tour of Slovenia due to injuries

Team Visma | Lease a Bike have confirmed they will not participate in the 2025 Tour of Slovenia, citing a number of injuries within their squad as the reason for withdrawal. The decision comes just days before the start of the race, which is scheduled to run from the 4th to the 8th of June.

The Tour of Slovenia has grown in prestige in recent years, regularly attracting WorldTour teams and serving as an important build-up race for riders targeting the Tour de France. Past editions have seen victories from local heroes Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic, helping to raise the event’s international profile. This year’s edition, coming directly after the Giro d’Italia, is expected to feature a strong field once again, but not the Dutch squad.

Visma had initially planned to bring a promising line-up to the five-day race, including Niklas Behrens, Loe van Belle, Thomas Gloag, Tijmen Graat, Menno Huising, and Daniel McLay. However, with multiple riders unavailable due to injuries, the team has opted to withdraw entirely rather than field a depleted roster.

No further details have been provided regarding the specific injuries, but the team’s decision reflects a cautious approach as they manage rider health heading into the summer season. While Visma will be a notable absentee in Slovenia, the team is expected to return to racing in the coming weeks as the build-up to the Tour de France intensifies.