Cycling fans were met with a surprise announcement as Primož Roglič, one of the elite trio of Grand Tour winners from the Jumbo-Visma team, revealed his departure from the Dutch superteam. Roglič confirmed his decision to transfer to Bora-Hansgrohe despite having a contract with Jumbo-Visma that extended through 2025. The move is driven by Roglič’s ambition to focus on the 2024 Tour de France, where he aims to lead as the team’s primary contender.
The 33-year-old Slovenian cyclist’s impressive track record includes victories in the Giro d’Italia earlier this year and consecutive wins in the Spanish Vuelta from 2019 to 2021. However, the Tour de France title has remained elusive for Roglič, making it the last Grand Tour achievement he seeks to conquer.
The Jumbo-Visma team experienced a triumphant season, starting with Roglič’s Giro d’Italia victory, followed by Jonas Vingegaard’s successful defense of his Tour de France title in July. The team’s American rider, Sepp Kuss, secured a Vuelta win last month. This triumphant sweep of the Vuelta podium, with Vingegaard as the runner-up and Roglič in third place, provided a glimpse into the team’s potential priorities for the next season.
Roglič explained his decision to transfer, citing the alignment of his ideas with Bora-Hansgrohe and their strong motivation to work with him. His decision to leave Jumbo-Visma marks the end of an eight-year partnership that included an Olympic gold medal in the road time trial at the 2021 Tokyo Games.
Roglič will participate in his farewell race for Jumbo-Visma in the Lombardy one-day classic on Saturday. The team’s sports director, Marc Reef, expressed his hopes for a stellar performance from Roglič in his final race with the team, emphasizing the team’s desire to see the Slovenian cyclist shine once more.
Cycling enthusiasts will be eagerly watching Primož Roglič’s journey as he embarks on a new chapter with Bora-Hansgrohe, all with the ultimate goal of claiming the coveted Tour de France victory in 2024.
