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[CyclistAbi]

A new chapter at the Giro: Primož Roglič leads Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe

It's a special bond with the Giro d’Italia – and this year, the team is ready to write a new chapter in its Grand Tour story. Led by Primož Roglič, the squad enters the race with ambitions.

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I agree that having two Giro winners plus a Giro runner up in the climbing section, three more or less strong rouleurs plus a young talent, that makes for a well rounded Giro team.

Is Primoz Roglic klaar voor Giro? “In zijn hoofd is de Tour het hoofddoel, misschien tegen beter weten in"

Interview Amper twaalf keer zagen we Primoz Roglic dit jaar in actie, maar voor velen is hij toch de topfavoriet voor de komende Giro d’Italia. De 35-jarige Sloveen wil zelf echter helemaal niet in die rol worden geduwd en maakt van de Tour de France zijn hoofddoel van het jaar, zegt zijn coach...

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Confirmation, by coach, Rogla adapted his training to better match current crop of top GC riders, on where the racing is done differently as in the past. Selecting Giro-Tour was just as much Rogličes as it was the team decision, coach for example wanted to persuade Rogla Tour-Vuelta combo might suit him better. And confirmation that ultimately winning the Tour is still highest on the priority list for Rogla. Coach believes Pogi and Jonas are ahead and Rogla to fight for podium position at the Tour in this season, here likely Rogla again won't be persuaded into that, by coach, and has a slightly different plan.

 

[Red Rick]

A new chapter at the Giro: Primož Roglič leads Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe

It's a special bond with the Giro d’Italia – and this year, the team is ready to write a new chapter in its Grand Tour story. Led by Primož Roglič, the squad enters the race with ambitions.

www.redbullborahansgrohe.com

I agree that having two Giro winners plus a Giro runner up in the climbing section, three more or less strong rouleurs plus a young talent, that makes for a well rounded Giro team.

Is Primoz Roglic klaar voor Giro? “In zijn hoofd is de Tour het hoofddoel, misschien tegen beter weten in"

Interview Amper twaalf keer zagen we Primoz Roglic dit jaar in actie, maar voor velen is hij toch de topfavoriet voor de komende Giro d’Italia. De 35-jarige Sloveen wil zelf echter helemaal niet in die rol worden geduwd en maakt van de Tour de France zijn hoofddoel van het jaar, zegt zijn coach...

www.wielerflits.nl

Confirmation, by coach, Rogla adapted his training to better match current crop of top GC riders, on where the racing is done differently as in the past. Selecting Giro-Tour was just as much Rogličes as it was the team decision, coach for example wanted to persuade Rogla Tour-Vuelta combo might suit him better. And confirmation that ultimately winning the Tour is still highest on the priority list for Rogla. Coach believes Pogi and Jonas are ahead and Rogla to fight for podium position at the Tour in this season, here likely Rogla again won't be persuaded into that, by coach, and has a slightly different plan.

I read it as team wanted Giro, coach wanted Giro-Vuelta and Rog could not be persuaded to do Giro-Vuelta.

 

[Sciatic]

I read it as team wanted Giro, coach wanted Giro-Vuelta and Rog could not be persuaded to do Giro-Vuelta.

That would surprise me if the team (in response to owners/sponsor’s desires) wouldn’t push for the Tour regardless of the combination. But then again, I’m easily surprised

 

[CyclistAbi]

@Red Rick

Considering lengthy debates were involved indeed Rogla in the end must have naturally gravitated towards doing the chosen schedule. Coach hinting, that whatever we see at Giro, at Tour Rogla still plans to add some percents more. So assuming for Giro a mini peak at week 3 is to be expected on where season peak to still be targeted for the Tour. We'll see.

 

[Red Rick]

@Red Rick

Considering lengthy debates were involved indeed Rogla in the end must have naturally gravitated towards doing the chosen schedule. Coach hinting, that whatever we see at Giro, at Tour Rogla still plans to add some percents more. So assuming for Giro a mini peak at week 3 is to be expected on where season peak to still be targeted for the Tour. We'll see.

He also talked a lot about working more on endurance instead of 500m stomps.

In other words, World Champs plus Lombardia are SO in the bag*

Spoiler

*bag meaning hanging on for dear life until 220 km instead of literally dying after 200 km

 

[CyclistAbi]

He also talked a lot about working more on endurance instead of 500m stomps.

In other words, World Champs plus Lombardia are SO in the bag*

Spoiler

*bag meaning hanging on for dear life until 220 km instead of literally dying after 200 km

With flying colours!

 

[CyclistAbi]

Calm.

Cool.

Collected.

 

[Oldman]

One crazy stage down and Primoz intact. Not so much for Gee, Landa...

 

[Netserk]

Team looks good, fully dedicated.

 

[romanzat]

Roglič easily came to front of 1st group at 600 m from the finish line when Lidl Trek was riding full gas. Good signal for tomorrow ITT.

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[Oldman]

I like that TT for him, too. Having a bump in the middle should make everyone ration their pace to that point of the course. Anyone have wind projections? Headwinds on this kind of course could be a contributor to some significant gaps.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Team kept Rogla on where he needed to be, during the climbs and the finale of stage 1. As for stage 2, it's not a perfect ITT route for Rogla still i feel he will be the best of GC riders. Looks like the TT bike got some upgrades too in terms of aero position and simmilar and lets see if it's fast!

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Great start of the race. Time for a long-range defence until Finestre, right @CyclistAbi ?

 

[Red Rick]

"Were you frustrated you didn't win"

"I don't care so much anymore to be stressed about such details"

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Absent any mishaps, Primoz is going to win this breathing through his nose.

 

[jmdirt]

PR's legs appear to be good!

 

[CyclistAbi]

Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe ) has emerged as Giro's man to beat

Giro d'Italia GC analysis: after two stages, Primoz Roglič is already the reference point

Slovenian has hit the ground running, other challengers will be forced to attack

www.cyclingnews.com

Chapeau!

 

[CyclistAbi]

The chain ring, though. Flying over the road section with over 70 km/h, aero bars positioned aggressively, and the legs enduring!

 

[Pippo_San]

We gave up on the usual 500m stomp and instead we got a full 13.7kms HYPER STOMP.

Call it a wake up call for the other teams.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Primoz Roglic surpasses Pogacar and Contador in stunning Grand Tour stat

It’s taken just two stages for Primoz Roglic to pull on the Maglia Rosa. The Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe leader came into the Giro d’Italia 2025 as the clear favourite, and he’s wasted no time living...

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[Divergence]

One of things I really respect about Rogla is that he never wears a skin suite with the leader's jersey. Team shorts plus leader's jersey is the way to go even if you lose 0.32W. Pog was such a dork last year.

 

[Oldman]

Absent any mishaps, Primoz is going to win this breathing through his nose.

It wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't press for the jersey until the last week if it's possible. Those that assume the Giro/Tour is too difficult a combination haven't seen many contenders ride it for training. Of course he wants to win. The Tour.

 

[Filippo_3467]

It wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't press for the jersey until the last week if it's possible. Those that assume the Giro/Tour is too difficult a combination haven't seen many contenders ride it for training. Of course he wants to win. The Tour.

Roglic isn't delusional. Number one goal is for sure winning the Giro. he and the them know that he has no chance to win the Tour (of course if Jonnas and Tadej crash out maybe). If winning the Tour would be the goal he wouldn't ride the Giro.

 

[bNator]

Roglic isn't delusional. Number one goal is for sure winning the Giro. he and the them know that he has no chance to win the Tour (of course if Jonnas and Tadej crash out maybe). If winning the Tour would be the goal he wouldn't ride the Giro.

Maybe it’s not both Jonas and Tadej that need to crash for him to stand a chance. This year, we don’t really know Vinge’s level and there’s all sorts of rumours circling around so maybe all Rogla needs is bad luck from Tadej and he could be right up there.

And don’t forget that stating Roglic’s main goal is the Tour actually has some solid basis since his coach said so as opposed saying it’s Giro he’s focusing on which is pure speculation.

 

[Oldman]

Maybe it’s not both Jonas and Tadej that need to crash for him to stand a chance. This year, we don’t really know Vinge’s level and there’s all sorts of rumours circling around so maybe all Rogla needs is bad luck from Tadej and he could be right up there.

And don’t forget that stating Roglic’s main goal is the Tour actually has some solid basis since his coach said so as opposed saying it’s Giro he’s focusing on which is pure speculation.

We can add that to the mystery that goes unsolved until the Tour lines up. Primoz wants it but that's not the same as having a good race. Wish them all a great race so we can see some serious fireworks as well as emerging new challengers.