Primoz Roglic Abandons Giro d'Italia 2025 After Multiple Crashes

Primoz Roglic, the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team leader and a pre-race favorite in the Giro d'Italia, has faced a challenging race marked by multiple crashes, leaving him significantly behind the overall leader Isaac Del Toro. Despite pain and injuries from three separate crashes, Roglic continued racing through the first two weeks, though his performance suffered, and he lost considerable time in key mountain stages. His team and medical staff have closely monitored his condition, with sports director Christian Pömer affirming that Roglic's health is the priority and that any decision to withdraw would be medically based. Roglic started stage 16, a demanding mountain stage, but ultimately abandoned the race after being involved in another crash, ending his Giro campaign. The situation highlights the physical toll of Grand Tours and the difficult decisions teams face balancing competitive ambitions and rider welfare. Roglic's withdrawal marks a significant turning point in the 2025 Giro d'Italia, where he had been a major contender.