Primoz Roglic, a key contender in this year’s Tour de France, has withdrawn from the race following injuries sustained in a crash during stage 12. The 34-year-old Slovenian, considered one of the top favorites before the race, suffered a late incident 10 kilometers from the finish line on Thursday’s 204km stage from Aurillac to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. This resulted in a bloodied right shoulder and a drop from fourth to sixth place in the general classification, losing over two minutes to the leaders.

In response to his injuries, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe announced that Roglic will no longer participate in the Tour de France and will shift his focus to future objectives. The team expressed their support for his recovery, stating that Roglic underwent thorough medical evaluations following the stage and the decision was made to withdraw him from Friday’s stage.

Roglic had also encountered a crash in stage 11, affecting his performance. Despite successes in other major cycling events like the Vuelta a Espana and Giro d’Italia, Roglic has faced challenges at the Tour de France, having withdrawn from the 2021 and 2022 editions due to injuries sustained in crashes.

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