Passing through Japan for Tour de France J:COM Saitama Criteriumwon by the Eritrean Biniam Girmaythe Slovenian Primoz Roglic spoke to the media Cyclingnews about his ambitions for the 2025 season, his desire to win the Tour de France and the question that everyone asks: how to beat Tadej Pogacar ? The 2024 season of Primoz Roglic was quite contrasting, with a Paris-Nice complicated finished in 10th place, numerous falls (on the Tour of the Basque Country and the Tour de France), but also a victory in the general classification of the Critérium du Dauphiné and a fourth Tour of Spain on his record.
Video – Primoz Roglic was in Japan for the Saitama Critérium
“Winning the Tour de France? It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”
The Slovenian has just celebrated his 35th birthday and still dreams of adding Large Loop to his immense track record. “It's something I've always wanted to do. But on the other hand, when I think about next season, I mainly want to improve in a few areas and grow as a team,” declares the team rider Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. Primoz Roglic also talks about Tadej Pogacarhis compatriot and biggest rival, and discusses a potential strategy to beat him: “Where he is right now, he is truly unbeatable, or difficult to match. But you never know what the next year has in store for us; Tadej [Pogacar] could be even better. By checking your program and driving in exactly the opposite direction. We have no influence on his shape, but if I can be the best version of myself, I can always put pressure on him,” concludes the 35-year-old Slovenian.
