Roglic's new stage win did not come easy: "We all experience the consequences of that fall"

Primoz Roglic is on a roll. Following his victory on Friday, the Slovenian of BORA-hansgrohe was also the strongest in the seventh stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, winning the uphill sprint against Matteo Jorgenson, among others.

Roglic and BORA-hansgrohe had an iron grip on the race during the very steep final climb up to Samoëns 1600. Aleksandr Vlasov set a strong pace and Roglic finished it off in the sprint. "It probably looked easier than it was," the winner said, not wanting to call his victory a given in the flash interview.

"It was a tough day, but the guys did great," Roglic continues, complimenting his teammates who had to work hard all day. "For that reason, I'm also glad I had the legs to finish it off at the line."

"If there’s an opportunity, you shouldn’t let it slip away," the yellow jersey continues. He also refers to the consequences of the fifth stage, when a large part of the peloton, including Roglic himself, crashed, leaving him with a shoulder injury since. "We all feel it, after the fall and such tough days of racing. Nobody is feeling good. However, we are committed and because of that we can enjoy and celebrate again today."

Roglic doesn't look too far ahead

Not only was the course of the seventh stage challenging, but the rain also caused considerable discomfort. "It was not easy to keep putting on and taking off rain jackets with one arm, and all that shit," says Roglic. "After the first climb I was freezing. I am still waiting for the summer," he says, clearly looking forward to the actual summer.

Despite his painful shoulder, with two victories under his belt, Roglic can positively prepare for the Tour de France, the Slovenian's major goal of 2024. However, he takes it day by day. "First things first. Let's first try to finish on two wheels tomorrow. We do our best and see what will come of it."