Roglič injured after being hit by driver in training

Roglič's Vuelta build-up disrupted

Primož Roglič has been injured after being hit by a driver while out on a training ride, forcing him to pull out of multiple warm-up races ahead of the Vuelta a España.

The timing is the key part of the story. Roglič was due to race the Clasica San Sebastian this weekend, but instead now faces a compressed and uncertain run-in to a Vuelta campaign where he is chasing a record-breaking fifth title.

For a rider building toward a Grand Tour, these pre-race starts are not just calendar filler. They provide race intensity, a check on form, and a chance to sharpen positioning and rhythm before the bigger objective. Losing them does not automatically end a Vuelta challenge, but it removes useful feedback and puts more pressure on training and recovery to carry the final phase of preparation.

The immediate sporting question is therefore less about the missed races themselves and more about how quickly Roglič can return to full training and whether the injury leaves any residual impact once the Vuelta begins.

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