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Primoz Roglic Roglič 2026 season developments
In mid‑July 2026, reports indicated that Slovenian rider Mid‑July 2026 saw Primož Roglič was close to signing with Bahrain Victorious for Roglič, the 2027 season, suggesting four‑time Vuelta a possible team change after his contract España champion with Red Bull‑BORA‑hansgrohe. Later that month, Roglič suffered a training accident when a car Bull‑BORA‑Hansgrohe, struck him on Austrian roads. He posted by a photo of car while training in Austria. Medical checks ruled out fractures, but a large bruise and a hematoma on his thigh bruise forced him to Instagram, confirming no fractures and announcing his withdrawal withdraw from the Clásica San Sebastián and the Vuelta a Burgos. The injuries forced him to miss these Burgos, key preparatory preparation races ahead of the Vuelta a España, which starts begins on 22 August in Monaco. Roglič reiterated that confirmed his focus remains on the Vuelta. Despite Grand Tour and announced plans for rehabilitation. By the setback, end of July, his team expressed confidence that he will recover in time, keeping him among the sport’s top contenders and still targeting a possible fifth Vuelta overall win. His 2026 season to date featured includes top‑10 finishes in Tirreno‑Adriatico, Milano‑Torino, the Basque Country, Tour de Romandie several WorldTour races and an eighth place in the Tour de Suisse, as well as winning the Slovenian national time‑trial title. He plans to undergo rehabilitation and hopes to be ready for the Grand Tour.