Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič, a top contender for the Tour de France, has abandoned the race before the start of the 13th stage due to injuries sustained in multiple crashes during the 12th stage. The Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team announced on Friday morning that after a thorough medical examination, it was decided that Roglič would not continue the race to focus on recovery and future goals.Roglič, who was in 6th place overall and 4:42 behind the yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogačar, fell twice during the 12th stage. The most severe crash occurred approximately 12 kilometers from the finish line in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, causing him to lose almost 2.5 minutes to the other favorites and drop from 4th to 6th place in the general classification.This withdrawal marks another chapter in Roglič’s tumultuous history with the Tour de France. The 34-year-old Slovenian has abandoned the race three times in the past, including in 2021 and 2022, due to injuries sustained in crashes. His best finish came in 2020 when he placed second in the general classification.The abandonment of Roglič, who recently won the Critérium du Dauphiné, is a significant blow to the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team’s aspirations for a podium finish in this year’s Tour. It also raises questions about Roglič’s future in the race, given his age and history of crashes in the event.
Key points
- Primož Roglič has abandoned the Tour de France before the 13th stage due to injuries from crashes.
- Roglič was in 6th place overall, 4:42 behind leader Tadej Pogačar before withdrawing.
- This marks Roglič’s fourth abandonment of the Tour de France, raising questions about his future in the race.
Contradictions👾Some sources report Roglič fell once during the 12th stage, while others mention he fell twice.
