Primoz Roglic Withdraws From Tour de France After Crash
Primoz Roglic has withdrawn from the Tour de France ahead of the 13th stage after a crash.
He lost over 2 minutes to his rivals on July 18, 2024, and dropped to sixth place overall.
Primoz Roglic got caught in a crash 12 kilometers from the finish line on July 18, 2024.
A rider ahead of him struck road furniture and lost control of his bike.
The crash was the second accident in 24 hours for Primoz Roglic, a four-time Grand Tour champion.
He struggled at the back and was helped to the stage finish by his Bora-Hansgrohe teammates.
Primoz Roglic underwent careful examination by the medical team after the stage.
The decision has been taken that he will not start the 13th stage to focus on upcoming goals.
His team wished him a speedy recovery.
Tadej Pogacar leads the race ahead of Stage 13, a flat trek in southwestern France from Agen to Pau.
Pogacar has a lead of 1:06 over Remco Evenepoel, with Jonas Vingegaard in third place, 1:14 off the pace.
And the Tour de France will continue without Primoz Roglic.
But his team is optimistic about his recovery.
So the focus shifts to the remaining stages of the Tour de France.
The 13th stage will be a flat trek in southwestern France from Agen to Pau on July 19, 2024.
Primoz Roglic's withdrawal is a significant blow to his team's chances.
The Bora-Hansgrohe team will have to regroup and refocus without their leader.
Primoz Roglic's injury will be closely monitored in the coming days.
He will undergo further examination and treatment to ensure a speedy recovery.
The road to recovery will be long and challenging for Primoz Roglic.
But with the right treatment and support, he can bounce back stronger than ever.
Primoz Roglic's fans will be eagerly waiting for his return to the road.
And they will be hoping that he can regain his form and compete at the highest level.
The Tour de France will miss Primoz Roglic's presence, but the show must go on.
The remaining stages will be closely contested, with several riders vying for the top spot.
Tadej Pogacar will be looking to maintain his lead and take the title.
But Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard will be pushing hard to catch up.
The next few days will be crucial in determining the outcome of the Tour de France.
And Primoz Roglic will be watching from the sidelines, eager to get back on his bike.