Who Is Primoz Roglic?
The Who Is Primoz Roglic? article tells the story of the rider’s background, career and major victories.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · CFP Brief
Tudor Secures Primoz Roglic on Multiyear Deal, Ending Transfer Saga
Tudor Pro Cycling has completed the signing of Primoz Roglic, concluding months of speculation around the Slovenian stage racer’s future. The 36-year-old departs Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, where his contract was set to expire, after establishing himself among cycling’s most accomplished riders in recent years.
Roglic arrives at Tudor following a strong autumn campaign that included a second-place finish at the Vuelta a España and a competitive performance at the world championships in Montréal. His transfer represents a significant roster addition for Tudor as the team looks to build around the experienced campaigner. Several squads had pursued Roglic throughout the transfer window, including Lotto-Intermarché, Bahrain-Victorious, and Pinarello-Q36.5, according to reporting from the cycling media.
The four-time Vuelta winner, who transitioned from ski jumping to professional cycling, has signaled that a primary goal at Tudor involves contending for victory at the Tour de France, cycling’s most prestigious stage race. His palmares across grand tours and WorldTour one-day events position him as a capable leader for the squad’s ambitions.
Roglic’s move also triggers secondary transfer activity. Italian climber Giulio Ciccone, long-serving at Lidl-Trek, is progressing toward a switch to Pinarello-Q36.5. Management changes at Lidl-Trek, including the departure of directeur sportif Luca Guercilena, have prompted Ciccone’s departure despite holding a contract through 2029. The three-year agreement with Pinarello-Q36.5 would mark Ciccone’s first move since joining Lidl-Trek in 2019.
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- 15 Sep 2026 · CFP Brief
Roglic finishes second at Vuelta, hampered by prior car accident
Primoz Roglic concluded the 2026 Vuelta a España in second place overall, unable to overcome race leader Enric Mas despite Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe’s tactical efforts during the final mountain stage. The Slovenian rider’s inability to execute planned attacks reflected the lingering effects of pre-race preparation disrupted by a vehicle collision.
On stage 20, Roglic’s team had coordinated three designated points where supporting riders would assist him in attacking Mas. However, at kilometer 147, when asked whether he could continue with the aggressive approach, Roglic opted to wait for the final climb instead. Even on that concluding ascent, he struggled to respond when Felix Gall accelerated, momentarily threatening his second-place position before he stabilized his result.
Team manager Sven Vanthourenhout expressed pride in the outcome given the circumstances. He acknowledged that suboptimal preparation stemming from the car accident had constrained what the team and rider could achieve. Despite the physical limitations, Vanthourenhout noted that the squad extracted maximum effort throughout the final stages. Roglic appeared relieved upon crossing the finish line, stating simply that he was glad the race had concluded.
The result marked a substantial effort in the race’s deciding phase. Earlier in the final week, Roglic had narrowed Mas’s advantage during an individual time trial stage but ultimately could not overcome the lead. His second-place finish represents his performance under compromised preparation conditions.
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