
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.
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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.
Unfortunately, we won’t be racing the @TourOfSlovenia anymore due to the number of injuries.
— Team Visma | Lease a Bike (@vismaleaseabike) May 31, 2025
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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