Primoz Roglic eyes fifth Vuelta title in 2026

“It’s a way to share the passion for cycling,” Roglič says to MARCA when asked about racing in Singapore. “It’s crazy to be this far from Europe and see how people here are into it. Everyone’s excited about bikes and racing. I think it’s great we can bring that energy, and the best riders, to countries like Singapore.”

The 2025 Singapore Criterium provides fans with two days of cycling excitement, with the event promising 'unforgettable fan experiences'. This year’s edition features a star-studded line-up with Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay joining Roglič, offering local fans a rare opportunity to experience elite racing up close.

For Roglič, 2025 was “a special season.” The results may have been fewer, but the satisfaction remained. “I didn’t win as much, but in other ways it was a classic one. I had problems and challenges I had to face, but from that point of view it was good. Being able to stay up there with the best riders in the world still feels great.” Roglič's only wins in the 2025 season came at the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya with the Slovenian taking two stages along with the points and mountain jerseys along with the general classification. 

In the Giro d’Italia, Roglič was forced to abandon midway through the race, but he found redemption later in the summer. At the Tour de France, freed from overall ambitions, he seized the chance to race aggressively, joining several breakaways in the final week and finishing inside the top ten of the general classification. Those attacking performances seemed to reignite his competitive spark, setting up a strong finish to the 2025 season.

Asked about sharing leadership with Evenepoel, he shrugs off any notion of tension. “It’s going to be easy,” he says. “There are a lot of races. It’s not about who does what, but how we win. We just need to be ready to be our best, then it doesn’t matter who wins. For the team it’s great to have him. He’s proven he’s special, he’s won so many races. I hope he can do the same with us next year.”

As for how Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe compares to the sport’s top teams, Roglič is direct. “If we’re honest, UAE is super strong right now. They’ve won almost a hundred races. It’s incredible. They’re the team to beat.”

His goals for next year remain open, but one dream clearly endures. “It’s a bit early to talk about next year. I just want a break, to think, to decide what to do. But yes, it would be amazing to start the Vuelta. If I could choose to win it, I would. That’s always the dream. It’s not easy, but for sure, it’s a big challenge.”

On his young teammate Lipowitz, Roglič shows quiet belief. “Yes, of course he can compete. He was on the podium last year and showed big steps. He’s there, and I don’t see why he couldn’t do it again. Hopefully even better.”

And when the conversation turns to the Tour de France, there’s a familiar spark. “It’s harder,” he admits. “But the Tour is the Tour. Every rider wants to be there. It’s the biggest race in the world. So yes, it would be very nice to be there.”