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Slovenia confirms Pogačar absence, names Roglič-led squad for European Championships
cycling10 days ago

Slovenia confirms Pogačar absence, names Roglič-led squad for European Championships

The Slovenian National Federation has officially confirmed that Tadej Pogačar will not compete in the UEC Road European Championships in Ljubljana. Despite reports that Pogačar sought medical clearance to race, his team UAE Team Emirates-XRG prioritized his recovery from a severe Vuelta a España crash. Slovenia will field a squad led by Primož Roglič and Matej Mohorič, with the event taking place from October 2 to 7.

Dunbar snatches stage win as Mas preserves Vuelta lead with two stages left
sports29 days ago

Dunbar snatches stage win as Mas preserves Vuelta lead with two stages left

Eddie Dunbar surged past Santiago Buitrago in the final 300 meters to win stage 19 of the Vuelta a España, a 210.8km hilly ride from Velez-Málaga to Penas Blancas, after a four-man break. Buitrago attacked with 2km to go, but Dunbar countered for a 14-second victory with Thomas Gloag taking third. Roglic trimmed Mas’s GC lead by 33 seconds in the time trial days earlier, yet Mas still holds a 1:37 cushion into Saturday’s 186.8km mountain stage to Collado del Alguacil. Oscar Onley remained fifth and kept the white jersey for best young rider. Mas, 31, seeks his first Grand Tour title as the race heads to Sunday’s 112km Granada finale.

Roglic Closes the Gap as Vuelta Stage 18 Time Trial Reshapes GC
sports1 month ago

Roglic Closes the Gap as Vuelta Stage 18 Time Trial Reshapes GC

Primoz Roglic finished fourth in Stage 18’s 32.5km time trial, moving up to second in the general classification and trimming Enric Mas’s lead to 1 minute 37 seconds. Stefan Kung won the stage, with Callum Thornley second, and Roglic overtook Felix Gall in the GC. Oscar Onley remains fifth overall and extends his margin in the white jersey over Jacob Omrzel. The race continues with Friday’s long 205.1km leg to Velez-Málaga, Saturday’s 187km mountain stage, and Sunday’s 99.4km Granada finale, as Mas pursues his first Grand Tour title.

Mass Crash at Critérium du Dauphiné Neutralizes Stage, Injures Top Cyclists
sports2 years ago

Mass Crash at Critérium du Dauphiné Neutralizes Stage, Injures Top Cyclists

Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič were involved in a mass crash during stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, leading to the stage being neutralized. Both riders, who were returning from previous injuries, suffered fresh blows just weeks before the Tour de France. The crash, caused by wet roads, affected numerous riders and led to a lengthy delay and the eventual neutralization of the stage due to insufficient medical provisions.

Primož Roglič joins Bora-Hansgrohe, Wout van Aert seeks new coach
sports3 years ago

Primož Roglič joins Bora-Hansgrohe, Wout van Aert seeks new coach

Primoz Roglic has officially signed with Bora-Hansgrohe, leaving Jumbo-Visma mid-contract. The Slovenian rider, who has achieved success in multiple Grand Tours, including three Vuelta a España victories, will lead Bora-Hansgrohe in their pursuit of a Tour de France victory next year. The move comes with a rumored buyout fee of €3 million paid to Jumbo-Visma, and Roglic's reported two-year contract is set to pay him over €5 million per season.

"Team Jumbo-Visma's Sepp Kuss Makes Vuelta History with Stage 20 Win"
sports3 years ago

"Team Jumbo-Visma's Sepp Kuss Makes Vuelta History with Stage 20 Win"

Team Jumbo-Visma has made cycling history by winning all three grand tours in the same season. After Primoz Roglic's victory in the Giro d'Italia and Jonas Vingegaard's victory in the Tour de France, Sepp Kuss secured the team's final victory in the Vuelta a España. Kuss held the red leader's jersey from the eighth stage until the end of the race, with teammates Vingegaard and Roglic joining him on the podium. Team Jumbo-Visma's CEO Richard Plugge expressed his pride in the team's achievement, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and their commitment to continuous improvement.

Roglic and Vingegaard dominate L'Angliru in Vuelta a España stage 17
sports3 years ago

Roglic and Vingegaard dominate L'Angliru in Vuelta a España stage 17

Primož Roglič won stage 17 of the Vuelta a España, with teammate Jonas Vingegaard finishing second. Sepp Kuss managed to hold onto the overall race lead by just eight seconds, despite being dropped in the final kilometers of the Altu de L'Angliru. Roglič and Vingegaard gained time on Kuss, with Roglič now sitting in third place overall, 1:08 behind Kuss. The battle for the overall victory in the Vuelta a España is becoming a close contest between Kuss and Vingegaard.

"Jumbo-Visma's Roglic and Vingegaard narrow Evenepoel's Vuelta a España lead"
sports3 years ago

"Jumbo-Visma's Roglic and Vingegaard narrow Evenepoel's Vuelta a España lead"

Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo-Visma made significant gains on Remco Evenepoel's lead in the Vuelta a España on stage 6, while Sepp Kuss secured the stage win. Despite their progress, Roglič and Vingegaard are still behind Evenepoel in the general classification, who fought hard to limit his losses. Jumbo-Visma's sports director, Merijn Zeeman, praised the team's performance and acknowledged that Evenepoel will seek revenge in the upcoming stages.

"Vuelta a España Trio Unite for Victory: Roglič, Vingegaard, and Kuss"
sports3 years ago

"Vuelta a España Trio Unite for Victory: Roglič, Vingegaard, and Kuss"

Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo-Visma have vowed unity in their quest to win the Vuelta a España, with both riders emphasizing that they are racing together as a team rather than against each other. With a strong team and six grand tour victories between them, Jumbo-Visma is considered the team to beat in the race. The challenge for the team will be deciding who will wear the leader's jersey, but they are focused on winning as a team and will let the climbs and their legs determine the outcome.

Teammates and Triumphs: The Key to Giro d'Italia Success
sports3 years ago

Teammates and Triumphs: The Key to Giro d'Italia Success

Primož Roglič won the Giro d'Italia after an unlikely assist from a former skiing teammate, Mitja Mežnar, who pushed him up a mountain during a mechanical issue. The Jumbo-Visma rider made up a 26-second deficit on Geraint Thomas during the individual time trial on stage 20 and put in another 14 seconds to take the maglia rosa. Mežnar and Roglič had both competed for the Slovenia ski jumping team at the 2007 FIS Junior World Ski Championships.

Primoz Roglic's Giro d'Italia Triumph: A Story of Fighting Spirit and Heart-Stopping Moments.
sports3 years ago

Primoz Roglic's Giro d'Italia Triumph: A Story of Fighting Spirit and Heart-Stopping Moments.

Sepp Kuss played a vital role in Primoz Roglic's victory at the Giro d'Italia, helping him overcome setbacks and limit time losses. Kuss has always shown dedication to Roglic's Grand Tour ambitions and has huge admiration for the Slovenian. He finished sixth in the Monte Lussari time trial and celebrated with his teammates when Roglic took the maglia rosa. Kuss is often Jumbo-Visma's Mr. Wolf, resolving problems when the team leaders get into trouble.