{
  "id": 27537,
  "title": "'Not the best scenario' – Primož Roglič hit by car driver on training ride",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/not-the-best-scenario-primoz-roglic-hit-by-car-driver-on-training-ride",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-07-31T18:08:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/primoz-roglic-hit-by-car-driver-on-training-ride"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Primož Roglič, a four-time Vuelta a España champion, recounted an unfortunate incident where he was struck by a car during a training ride. The Slovenian rider shared a photo of his injured leg on Instagram, expressing his dissatisfaction with the ordeal. The accident has resulted in Roglič missing his scheduled participation in the Clásica San Sebastián and the Vuelta a Burgos races. Despite the setback, Roglič remains optimistic about his future, stating that he is fully focused on preparing for the Vuelta a España, which takes place in Monaco on 22 August. To recover from his injury, Roglič estimates a three-week fitness comeback period. The 36-year-old last competed at the Slovenian National Championships held at the end of June, where he secured the individual time trial victory and finished fourth in the road race. Roglič chose not to participate in the Tour de France, instead concentrating on his bid for a fifth Vuelta title.",
  "summary": "Slovenian to miss Clásica San Sebastián and Vuelta a Burgos with leg injury",
  "key_points": [
    "Primož Roglič struck by car during training ride.",
    "Slovenian rider posts Instagram photo of injured leg.",
    "Roglič out for Clásica San Sebastián and Vuelta a Burgos."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}