Kuku! Is Primoz Roglic hinting at a Vuelta participation? Slovenian cheerfully trains in the high mountains
CyclingTuesday, 06 August 2024 at 14:09
Could there be good news on the horizon regarding Primoz Roglic's participation in the Vuelta? The Slovenian cyclist from Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, who was forced to exit the Tour de France after twelve stages due to severe shoulder and back injuries, recently shared a subtle update on his Instagram page. Roglic kept it brief with the picture, but it suggests he's making solid progress in his training.
The playful "Kuku🫣!" caption with a smiley face attached to his post might not seem to say much about the plans of the three-time Vuelta winner. However, it marks a shift from the emotional updates he shared on social media at the end of July. Clearly, Roglic is racing against time to get fit for the Vuelta, which is still slated to go ahead as planned.
Continue reading below the Instagram post.
Roglic alongside Martinez, and Ayuso representing UAE in the Vuelta?
The photo captures Roglic in good spirits, biking through the rugged high mountains. Is this a glimpse into his escalating preparations for the Vuelta? Time will tell. It’s evident that Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe is poised to field a formidable team in Lisbon, likely featuring Aleksandr Vlasov and possibly Daniel Felipe Martinez. The lineup for the Vuelta is increasingly becoming a hot topic.
Meanwhile, UAE Team Emirates has yet to decide which top riders will represent the team in Portugal. Adam Yates and Joao Almeida, who will have a home-field advantage in the early stages, are confirmed to be participating. Juan Ayuso is keen to join as well, but internal team dynamics are strained, leaving it uncertain whether the Spaniard's hopes will be realized.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024