Primož Roglič Withdraws from 2024 Tour de France: Latest Update
Sports | July 12, 2024, 4:53 a.m.
Primož Roglič's unfortunate crash on stage 12 of the 2024 Tour de France has forced him to withdraw from the race, marking his third incomplete Tour start in a row. After sustaining injuries in back-to-back crashes, Roglič's Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team announced his decision to focus on recovery and upcoming goals, leaving the team with just six riders for the rest of the race. With the Pyrenees looming, Roglič's absence shifts the team's focus to their best-placed rider, Jai Hindley, who now stands at 18th overall. While Roglič's future plans remain unconfirmed, it is likely that he will turn his attention to the Vuelta a España in hopes of claiming a fourth title at the prestigious race. This setback adds to a series of recent challenges for Roglič, who has faced early exits and injuries in his recent Grand Tour appearances.