{"id":605778,"date":"2026-04-14T07:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/605778\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:28:10","slug":"that-broke-me-in-the-end-i-froze-primoz-roglic-admits-disappointment-after-itzulia-collapse-but-refuses-to-wave-the-white-flag-just-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/605778\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThat broke me in the end, I froze…\u201d \u2013 Primoz Roglic admits disappointment after Itzulia collapse but refuses to wave the white flag just yet"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nTaking to Instagram after the race<\/a>, Roglic did not hide from the reality of how his week ended. \u201cTough week in the Itzulia Basque Country<\/a> that broke me in the end, I froze\u2026\u201d he wrote.\u201cDisappointed, but no white flag yet\u201d<\/p>\n

The blunt assessment reflects a race that shifted sharply against him. After losing ground on the decisive stage 5 around Eibar, Roglic entered the final day still within touching distance of the podium. But under pressure in difficult conditions, he was unable to limit his losses, slipping dramatically down the standings.<\/p>\n

The result was a stark contrast to his position earlier in the week, turning what had been a controlled general classification ride into a significant setback.<\/p>\n

Despite that, Roglic made clear that the disappointment does not change his mindset moving forward. \u201cDisappointed, but no white flag yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Primoz<\/p>\n

Primoz Roglic at Itzulia Basque Country 2026<\/p>\n

\u201cWe keep fighting\u201d<\/p>\n

While the result will raise questions about his condition and trajectory, Roglic\u2019s message was one of resilience rather than frustration. \u201cWe keep fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also took a moment to acknowledge the support around him, even as results have become harder to deliver. \u201cAlso, to my fans, I thank you and love you all. I know it\u2019s not easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is a short message, but one that carries weight. Roglic does not attempt to explain away the result or deflect responsibility. Instead, he accepts the outcome and looks ahead.<\/p>\n

Roglic\u2019s Itzulia ultimately became a race of two halves, from early contention to late collapse. His own words confirm that the final stages did not just cost him time, but pushed him to his limit. The response now will define what comes next.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n