Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič had an accident while preparing for the Spanish Vuelta, when he was hit by a car during training a few days ago. The four-time Vuelta winner reported this on Friday on Instagram and also published the aftermath of the collision, including a large bruise on his thigh. Der Standard ↗
Because of the accident, Roglič has limited his upcoming schedule. He will not take part in the San Sebastian Classic race or the Vuelta a Burgos event. Both starts were meant to be part of his preparation for the three-week race in Spain, which is one of the main highlights of the season. teraz.sk ↗
Despite the injury, the Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe rider still hopes to make it to the start of the Vuelta. According to available information, he has not announced a definitive withdrawal from the race, but his preparation has been affected by the forced change to his schedule. The accident came at a time when Roglič was preparing for another attempt at success at an event he has already won four times in the past. isport.cz ↗
The coming days will show whether the Slovenian cyclist manages to recover enough to be able to start the Vuelta. His participation remains open and will depend on his state of health after the collision with the car. denik.cz ↗
Roglič was hit by a car while preparing for the Vuelta
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| 19:22 31.07.
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| 19:27 31.07.
Radstar Primož Roglič in Vuelta-Vorbereitung von Auto angefahren
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| 23:09 31.07.
Radsport: Von Auto angefahren: Roglic hofft weiter auf Vuelta-Start
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| 19:04 31.07.
Radsport: Von Auto angefahren: Roglic hofft weiter auf Vuelta-Start
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