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‘Going with these steps of the younger generation’ – The challenges that keep Primož Roglič chasing

VIGNOLA ITALY OCTOBER 05 LR Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Soudal QuickStep Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and Team UAE Team Emirates and Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Red Bull BORA Hansgrohe prior to the 107th Giro dellEmilia 2024 a 2153km one day race from Vignola to Bologna San Luca 267m on October 05 2024 in Vignola Italy Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images

In an era where Grand Tour overall battles seem to be dominated by the young, Primož Roglič stands out. He is the only rider who has stood on the top step of the podium in his 30s at any of the revered three-week races during the last six years. Still, the Slovenian certainly isn’t weighed down by the rise of a new generation, in fact, he seems invigorated by it.

After nearly a decade in the WorldTour, it’s the challenge of keeping pace with the evolution of the sport that helps keep the four-time Vuelta a España winner and 2023 Giro d’Italia victor coming back for more.

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