Primoz Roglič is kein child of sadness. The Slovenian switched from ski jumping to becoming a professional cyclist – and is now fighting for the tour win. There he showed a special action.
This is rare, even for hardened Tour de France riders: After a fall on the fifth stage of the Tour de France, Primož Roglič first dislocated his shoulder – and then put it back in place himself.
However, this was associated with problems. “I couldn’t put it back in place right away, so I had to sit in a spectator’s chair. I have a special technique and that’s how I put it back in place,” said Roglič after the stage, which partially covered the last 75 kilometers over the in an interview.
Constricted in a spectator’s chair
Previously, the co-favorite for the tour victory on the 153.7-kilometer cobblestone stage to the Arenberg forest had fallen behind compared to his competitors.
Roglič lost more than two minutes to his compatriot and Tour title holder Tadej Pogačar. Nevertheless, the driver of the Jumbo-Visma team wants to continue the Tour of France.
However, there is much to suggest that he is now increasingly helping his teammate Jonas Vingegaard. He is only 21 seconds behind top favorite Pogačar in the overall standings. Belgian Wout van Aert continues to drive in the yellow jersey.