Primož Roglič has officially wrapped up his 2024 cycling season and will not be competing in Il Lombardia, where he was considered one of the top favorites for victory. The Slovenian rider, who turns 35 soon, has decided to step away from racing and begin preparations for the upcoming season, according to an announcement by his team, Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe.

Primoz Roglic Ends Successful 2024 Season

Roglič had an eventful year, highlighted by wins at the prestigious Paris-Nice and his fourth overall victory at the Vuelta a España. These triumphs came after a challenging period, as he crashed out of the Tour de France earlier in the season. Despite the setbacks, Roglič proved his resilience, returning to top form to secure key stage race victories.

Roglic Pulls Out Of Il Lombardia

The decision to conclude his season early leaves one less contender for Tadej Pogacar at Il Lombardia. Remco Evenepoel will give the toughest competition for Pogačar, who has dominated the Italian Monument in recent years, winning the last three editions and aiming for a fourth consecutive victory this Saturday.

Red Bull Announce Roglic Stops 2024 Season

Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe shared the news on social media, stating, "A long season comes to an end. Primož and the performance team decided to draw a line under an exciting year and to start his off-season immediately. Join us in wishing him a good recovery and a wonderful off-season—