{"id":2184981,"date":"2026-10-07T18:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2184981"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:09:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:09:58","slug":"i-will-definitely-remember-this-for-the-rest-of-my-life-no-pogacar-no-problem-as-veteran-primoz-roglic-saves-slovenia-at-the-last-with-fairytale-european-title-triumph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2184981","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I will definitely remember this for the rest of my life&#8217; \u2013 No Poga\u010dar, no problem as veteran Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d saves Slovenia at the last with fairytale European title triumph"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rAE28XEGxwDAaZmw2PpKG-2560-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFbuw6kBv6RkLDMWxnc7y7-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFbuw6kBv6RkLDMWxnc7y7-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Some big absentees, but plenty of quality and a favourite with a question mark \u2013 Analysing the European Championships men&#8217;s road race contenders\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ko3ErXkPMfF4oHGgLCTsBf-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ko3ErXkPMfF4oHGgLCTsBf-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I&#8217;m getting better each day after the crash&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar provides injury update at 2031 World Championships presentation\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nUEC Road European Championships\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;I will definitely remember this for the rest of my life&#8217; \u2013 No Poga\u010dar, no problem as veteran Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d saves Slovenia at the last with fairytale European title triumph<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJames Moultrie <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-07T18:09:58Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n7 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;Maybe I&#8217;ll only wear the jersey at home because we haven&#8217;t decided yet what I&#8217;ll do next, but no matter what, I&#8217;ll wear it&#8217; 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All the people that make it possible to have these Championships in Slovenia. 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I just tried to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible,&#8221; he told <em>RTVSlo<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d tried to soak in the podium presentation, with huge cheers and the Slovenian national anthem ringing out for the first time at these championships \u2013 he could only describe the time on stage as &#8220;Too short,&#8221; as he smiled ear to ear doing his trademark ski-jumping celebration.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VGZFs3SxsMynMnMKevPwk\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VGZFs3SxsMynMnMKevPwk slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;You&#8217;re there, and you want to gather these feelings, you try to remember them, but everything goes by so quickly. But the best thing is when you hear the Slovenian anthem and can sing it. You don&#8217;t think about anything; you just rejoice and sing the anthem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In 2027, the veteran Rogli\u010d&#8217;s team isn&#8217;t yet known, so while he will be the owner of the iconic jersey next season, he couldn&#8217;t yet be certain when the cycling world would next be seeing it in action.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s beautiful, maybe I&#8217;ll only wear it at home. Because we haven&#8217;t decided yet what I&#8217;ll do next, but no matter what, I&#8217;ll wear it,&#8221; said Rogli\u010d: &#8220;It would be hard to imagine a better end to the championship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;My heart also sank&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar talks about his relationship with compatriot Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d and that 2020 Tour de France win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Second place is a victory for me&#8217; &#8211; after pre-race training crash and injuries, Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d celebrates hard-fought runner-up spot in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6E9pDrZDWz2kNwVgp9cG56-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6E9pDrZDWz2kNwVgp9cG56-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We will now be in the third or fourth row of favourites&#8217; \u2013 Slovenia announce squad for Road World Championships with Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d as leader in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d also revealed that his radio wasn&#8217;t working during his effort, telling the organisers that &#8220;I didn&#8217;t have my radio. It went off in probably in the first kilometre of the of the race, so I was completely lost, [I] just did it on my feelings. But I definitely just put everything on the road, and luckily it was enough. So I&#8217;m really happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After all, he knew this course well, having already impressed in the road race: &#8220;I&#8217;ve gotten to know the circuit well over the past few days. Mo\u017ejanac doesn&#8217;t disappoint. It was difficult this time too. In the second part, there was a fast descent and a tough fight with the wind in the last kilometres to the finish line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d could just rely on feeling to go full circle, winning this European TT title 10 years after he won his first time trial as a professional at the 2016 Giro d&#8217;Italia. And all of this success has come after he made a miraculous journey back to full strength after being hit by a driver in July and bouncing back to take second overall at the Vuelta.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wherever Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d ends up applying his trade in 2027, it&#8217;s safe to say that the ultra-popular rider isn&#8217;t just keeping his spot in the sport as a publicity advert \u2013 he&#8217;s still one of the very best riders in the world, and would be of massive value to whoever signs him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0439fd96-c273-11f1-86f6-5556c2a9a4be\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of the UCI Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d takes &#8216;beautiful&#8217; victory to win his first European title on home roads<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The last jersey I still wanted and needed&#8217; \u2013 Champion of championships Remco Evenepoel completes the set with eighth elite title out of eight<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My heart also sank&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar talks about his relationship with compatriot Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d and that 2020 Tour de France win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d takes &#8216;beautiful&#8217; victory to win his first European title on home roads<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Fingers crossed for that scenario&#8217; &#8211; Dutch squad aligned for Marianne Vos to recapture rainbow jersey at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Designed to withstand ten cutting discs, Kryptonite&#8217;s strongest bike lock is now discounted<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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I just tried to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible,&#8221; he told <em>RTVSlo<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d tried to soak in the podium presentation, with huge cheers and the Slovenian national anthem ringing out for the first time at these championships \u2013 he could only describe the time on stage as &#8220;Too short,&#8221; as he smiled ear to ear doing his trademark ski-jumping celebration.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VGZFs3SxsMynMnMKevPwk\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VGZFs3SxsMynMnMKevPwk slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;You&#8217;re there, and you want to gather these feelings, you try to remember them, but everything goes by so quickly. But the best thing is when you hear the Slovenian anthem and can sing it. You don&#8217;t think about anything; you just rejoice and sing the anthem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In 2027, the veteran Rogli\u010d&#8217;s team isn&#8217;t yet known, so while he will be the owner of the iconic jersey next season, he couldn&#8217;t yet be certain when the cycling world would next be seeing it in action.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s beautiful, maybe I&#8217;ll only wear it at home. Because we haven&#8217;t decided yet what I&#8217;ll do next, but no matter what, I&#8217;ll wear it,&#8221; said Rogli\u010d: &#8220;It would be hard to imagine a better end to the championship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;My heart also sank&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar talks about his relationship with compatriot Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d and that 2020 Tour de France win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Second place is a victory for me&#8217; &#8211; after pre-race training crash and injuries, Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d celebrates hard-fought runner-up spot in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6E9pDrZDWz2kNwVgp9cG56-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6E9pDrZDWz2kNwVgp9cG56-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We will now be in the third or fourth row of favourites&#8217; \u2013 Slovenia announce squad for Road World Championships with Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d as leader in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d also revealed that his radio wasn&#8217;t working during his effort, telling the organisers that &#8220;I didn&#8217;t have my radio. It went off in probably in the first kilometre of the of the race, so I was completely lost, [I] just did it on my feelings. But I definitely just put everything on the road, and luckily it was enough. So I&#8217;m really happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After all, he knew this course well, having already impressed in the road race: &#8220;I&#8217;ve gotten to know the circuit well over the past few days. Mo\u017ejanac doesn&#8217;t disappoint. It was difficult this time too. In the second part, there was a fast descent and a tough fight with the wind in the last kilometres to the finish line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d could just rely on feeling to go full circle, winning this European TT title 10 years after he won his first time trial as a professional at the 2016 Giro d&#8217;Italia. And all of this success has come after he made a miraculous journey back to full strength after being hit by a driver in July and bouncing back to take second overall at the Vuelta.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wherever Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d ends up applying his trade in 2027, it&#8217;s safe to say that the ultra-popular rider isn&#8217;t just keeping his spot in the sport as a publicity advert \u2013 he&#8217;s still one of the very best riders in the world, and would be of massive value to whoever signs him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0439fd96-c273-11f1-86f6-5556c2a9a4be\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of the UCI Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F88p3wUpEWekF4ZkCyDja5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d takes &#8216;beautiful&#8217; victory to win his first European title on home roads<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The last jersey I still wanted and needed&#8217; \u2013 Champion of championships Remco Evenepoel completes the set with eighth elite title out of eight<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My heart also sank&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar talks about his relationship with compatriot Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d and that 2020 Tour de France win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sS34bd8N2hvtRM3fMuUV2b-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d takes &#8216;beautiful&#8217; victory to win his first European title on home roads<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vDYBhN53fZvrNNq9eXrG4Y-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Fingers crossed for that scenario&#8217; &#8211; Dutch squad aligned for Marianne Vos to recapture rainbow jersey at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzFzoxbp3FBGtDfDMwKzZb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Designed to withstand ten cutting discs, Kryptonite&#8217;s strongest bike lock is now discounted<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uyGsKPXWrU9txjo8gpDF6d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0439fc6a-c273-11f1-bd70-357648b2c441\">As soon as Slovenia was announced as host for the UEC European Championships in 2026, it was expected to highlight its rise to the pinnacle of cycling, with a population of just 2 million being represented by the best rider in the world, Tadej Poga\u010dar, set to play the part of protagonist.<\/p>\n<p>But after their superstar home rider had his season, and hopes of a dream homecoming in Slovenia, ended by a crash at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, the opening 13 events of the championships were not exactly going to plan.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0439fc6a-c273-11f1-bd70-357648b2c441-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">No medals, no top fives, and only four top 10 finishes in the individual time trials and road races left Slovenia searching for a lifeline, which took the form of Poga\u010dar&#8217;s predecessor, Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d, who long held the title of being Slovenia&#8217;s best 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I just tried to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible,&#8221; he told <em>RTVSlo<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d tried to soak in the podium presentation, with huge cheers and the Slovenian national anthem ringing out for the first time at these championships \u2013 he could only describe the time on stage as &#8220;Too short,&#8221; as he smiled ear to ear doing his trademark ski-jumping celebration.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VGZFs3SxsMynMnMKevPwk\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VGZFs3SxsMynMnMKevPwk slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;You&#8217;re there, and you want to gather these feelings, you try to remember them, but everything goes by so quickly. But the best thing is when you hear the Slovenian anthem and can sing it. You don&#8217;t think about anything; you just rejoice and sing the anthem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In 2027, the veteran Rogli\u010d&#8217;s team isn&#8217;t yet known, so while he will be the owner of the iconic jersey next season, he couldn&#8217;t yet be certain when the cycling world would next be seeing it in action.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s beautiful, maybe I&#8217;ll only wear it at home. Because we haven&#8217;t decided yet what I&#8217;ll do next, but no matter what, I&#8217;ll wear it,&#8221; said Rogli\u010d: &#8220;It would be hard to imagine a better end to the championship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tkoZJeczfkYm67bNx3xmQj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;My heart also sank&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar talks about his relationship with compatriot Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d and that 2020 Tour de France win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TLxJvHpWKTh4XAMyPv2Pvd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Second place is a victory for me&#8217; &#8211; after pre-race training crash and injuries, Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d celebrates hard-fought runner-up spot in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6E9pDrZDWz2kNwVgp9cG56-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6E9pDrZDWz2kNwVgp9cG56-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We will now be in the third or fourth row of favourites&#8217; \u2013 Slovenia announce squad for Road World Championships with Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d as leader in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d also revealed that his radio wasn&#8217;t working during his effort, telling the organisers that &#8220;I didn&#8217;t have my radio. It went off in probably in the first kilometre of the of the race, so I was completely lost, [I] just did it on my feelings. But I definitely just put everything on the road, and luckily it was enough. So I&#8217;m really happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After all, he knew this course well, having already impressed in the road race: &#8220;I&#8217;ve gotten to know the circuit well over the past few days. Mo\u017ejanac doesn&#8217;t disappoint. It was difficult this time too. In the second part, there was a fast descent and a tough fight with the wind in the last kilometres to the finish line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d could just rely on feeling to go full circle, winning this European TT title 10 years after he won his first time trial as a professional at the 2016 Giro d&#8217;Italia. 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