'It wasn't hard enough to attack' - Primoz Roglic makes presence felt on front of bunch in hilly Giro d'Italia finale

In stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia, Primož Roglič demonstrated tactical awareness by positioning himself near the front of the peloton, creating a sense of impending action. Despite the anticipation, Red Bull's sports director Patxi Vila clarified that Roglič's maneuver was more about maintaining momentum and ensuring safety instead of making an aggressive attack. With the team’s focus on not falling behind, DK it reveals the balance between strategy and timing in competitive cycling, especially as the race approaches more challenging stages.

"It wasn't hard enough to attack, and obviously the level here at the Giro is super high. Perhaps if it had been a stronger lead-out or a bit of a longer climb, it could have been different..."

"Roglič's fast finish meant he would have been the clear favorite to take the win if a significant attack had occurred in the GC battle."

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