'I was a bit sleepy' - Poor positioning sees Primoz Roglic lose first Giro d'Italia summit finish but reclaim pink jersey

Primož Roglič's performance at the Giro d'Italia saw him reclaim the leader's pink jersey but struggle at a crucial moment against Juan Ayuso. While Roglič typically excels when regaining position at this stage, he was uncharacteristically behind as Ayuso surged to victory, cutting Roglič's lead to just four seconds. Despite this setback, Roglič expressed satisfaction with the day's ride and acknowledged the challenge that younger competitors present, signifying a shift in dynamics as he adapts to race strategies.

Roglič, who reclaimed the pink jersey, was absent in the final charge, with Ayuso winning the stage and cutting Roglič’s lead significantly.

Despite the setback, Roglič remained positive, saying, 'I enjoyed it today, so I'm happy.' He acknowledged needing time to compete against younger riders.

Roglič reflected on his performance, stating, 'I was just not completely in the position I should be. I was a bit sleepy.'

He admitted age plays a role, noting, 'these young guys go immediately, we need a bit of time to hopefully start working.'

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