The Slovenian Primoz Roglic, physically impaired, has decided to abandon the Tour de France before the start of the 15th stage, Sunday, between Rodez and Carcassonne, announced his Jumbo team.
“To allow me to properly treat my injuries, we have decided that I will not start today,” said the Slovenian, injured in a shoulder and lower back in the first week, in the message posted on Twitter. by Jumbo.
Primoz about his #DNS in stage 15 @Round
“I’m proud of my contribution to the current standings and I trust that the team will realize our yellow and green ambitions. Thanks to everyone for your great support.” pic.twitter.com/aw0juGFWwO
— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) July 17, 2022
Primoz Roglic was 21st overall, more than 30 minutes behind Vingegaard.
The runner remains “proud of his contribution to the classification”
Roglic was hit in the shoulder and lower back in his fall during the cobblestone stage leading to Arenberg, in the 5th stage of the Tour. Defeated on the eve of the arrival by his compatriot Tadej Pogacar in the Tour de France 2020 and second in the final classification, Roglic had approached the 2022 edition with the status of co-leader in the Jumbo team, with Vingegaard.
“I am proud of my contribution to the current standings and I am confident that the team will achieve our yellow and green ambitions. Thank you all for your great support,” Roglic also said.
The 32-year-old Slovenian won Paris-Nice and Dauphiné this year, two one-week stage races. He is also the reigning three-time Vuelta winner who should now be his next big goal, from August 19.
His departure leaves the Jumbo team with seven riders.
Source: Europe1
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