“Primož Roglič underwent cautious examination by our medical crew after yesterday’s stage and once more this morning,” Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe introduced on social media. “The determination has been taken that he is not going to begin right now, to give attention to upcoming objectives.”
“We want you a speedy restoration Primož.”
So does everybody at Cyclingnews.
Sadly the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe crew have simply confirmed that Primož Roglič has pulled out of the race forward of stage 13.
Roglič was one among a number of riders who crashed 12.2km from the top of Thursday’s race to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. He suffered street rash to his proper shoulder and crossed the end line 2:27 down on the peloton and slipped sixth total, 4:42 behind race chief Tadej Pogačar.
We are nonetheless two hours from the beginning of the stage however we may have all of the pre-race information and updates because the Tour de France heads south to Pau and sees the Pyrénées looming on the horizon.
Bonjour and welcome to Cyclingnews‘ stay protection of stage 13 of the 2024 Tour de France!