‘Too soon’ – Primoz Roglic praises ‘big champion’ Tom Dumoulin after retirement decision

Primoz Roglic is pleased Jumbo-Visma team-mate Tom Dumoulin “has found the answers to some questions” as the Dutchman prepares to retire from cycling. Dumoulin will hang up his bike when his contract expires at the end of the season after revealing he planned to explore «a new and unknown path». Ad/> The 2017 Giro d’Italia champion took an indefinite break to consider his future in January 2021, returning five months later before earning a brilliant silver in the individual time trial at the Tokyo Olympics behind winner Roglic.

CyclingDumoulin to retire from cycling at the end of the season03/06/2022 AT 12:59 But after his Grand Tour return ended in disappointment at the Giro last month, he decided to call time on his career last week. Speaking to Eurosport's TheCycling Show, Roglic said you “never want to lose the big names” but was glad Dumoulin was at peace with the decision. “I have to say he’s a super nice guy, super friendly.

And the retirement is a thing that is waiting for everyone at one point,” said Roglic. “It’s just nice actually that he found the answers to some questions that he had for some years at the end and that he can enjoy his life. “Also for the cycling world, he was a big champion.

And you never want to lose the big names. It’s too soon for the big guys to leave or to stop at one moment.” 'I’m ready to become more competitive' — Froome excited to take 'next step' Vuillermoz edges Stage 2 of the Dauphine as breakaway beats bunch to the finish /> Roglic is competing at the Criterium du Dauphine this week as he gears up for the Tour de France. The three-time Vuelta champion has been absent from the peloton for nearly two months, having last competed at the Tour of the Basque Country in April.