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'I’ve also been close to burning out' – Jonas Vingegaard risks all for a chance at cycling immortality

Visma-Lease a Bike rider to take aim at Giro-Tour double in 2026

Cycling Weekly

'Not on our bingo card before Christmas' – How Simon Yates' shock early retirement played out for management and teammates at Visma-Lease a Bike

'It's very unfortunate – he was going to play a really important role in the Tour, but I also have a lot of respect for his decision' says Jonas Vingegaard

Cycling News

'He told me it wouldn’t get any better than this' – Simon Yates considered retirement after Giro d’Italia win

Brief teammate Owain Doull "not massively" surprised by announcement

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'As I understand it, he lost his desire' – Visma-Lease a Bike coach discusses Simon Yates' sudden retirement

'Simon has been in the game for many years' says Jesper Mørkøv

Cycling News

Simon Yates, cycling’s great underdog, defies expectation once more with sporting farewell

The 33-year-old stunned the cycling world by announcing his retirement on Wednesday, but the understated, unexpected move is quintessentially Simon Yates

The Independent UK

'You have to be brave to quit' - Riders react to Simon Yates' sudden retirement

Matteo Trentin and Larry Warbasse highlight the stress of modern pro cycling

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Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Simon Yates, the British cyclist who enjoyed a decade of success with Australia's top cycling team, has announced his shock retirement.

AAP

Simon Yates announces surprise retirement with ‘deep pride and sense of peace’

Simon Yates, one of Britain’s most storied riders and the winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia champion, has stunned cycling by announcing his retirement at 33

The Guardian - UK

Simon Yates makes shock decision to retire from cycling

Yates won the 2025 Giro d’Italia in May to add to his other grand tour triumph at the Vuelta a Espana in 2018 but has decided to hang up his helmet

The Independent UK

Simon Yates Shock: Why Giro D'Italia Hero Is Retiring Now Despite Peak Career Form

British cycling champion Simon Yates retires at 33, just months after his 2025 Giro d'Italia triumph. The shock decision leaves the sport questioning what lies ahead.

International Business Times UK

Grand Tour champion Simon Yates announces shock early retirement at 33

End of career for Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner comes days before start of 2026 season

Cycling News

'I step away from professional cycling with deep pride and a sense of peace' – Simon Yates announces surprise retirement

Reigning Giro d'Italia winner says it is not a decision made lightly

Cycling Weekly

A year in headlines – The thrilling races, dramatic moves and fiery debates that defined 2025 in cycling

Cyclingnews picks out the biggest headline for each month of 2025, and reflects on how the year unfolded

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After the golden generation of Deignan, Thomas and Froome –What does the future hold for British cycling?

With Thomas and Deignan retiring and Froome turning 40, we take a look at the next crop of British racing stars

The Independent UK

Cycling end-of-season awards 2025: Rider of the year, breakout star, and ones to watch in 2026

With the 2025 season wrapped up, we hand out the gongs more highly prized than rainbow jerseys

Cycling Weekly

'The whole stage went how I expected it to go' – Simon Yates's Finestre hour and Giro d'Italia triumph unpacked

Returning to the setting of his most painful defeat, Simon Yates found redemption

Cycling Weekly

From the Tour de France to JOGLEJOG via a Christmas party – the Cycling Weekly team's cycling moments of 2025

We couldn't all pick stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia

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The big sports quiz of the year 2025

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'I don't believe I'm a super talent' – Isaac del Toro stays modest and hungry despite 2025 success

Mexican speaks exclusively to Cyclingnews about his Giro disappointment, his work ethic and sense of privilege

Cycling News

Quiz! How many winners of the Giro d'Italia can you name?

How well do you know the winners of Italy's three-week men's race?

Cycling News

Beyond the GC battle - The 2026 Giro d'Italia offers more than the fight for the maglia rosa - Analysis

Numerous hilly stage finishes offer chances for Nys, Brennan, Magnier and other young talents to shine but will it be a dramatic year in the GC?

Cycling Weekly

The 2026 Giro d’Italia is a bit, well, easier, and that’s no bad thing – it’s designed to tempt Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel

Maybe better, harder, isn’t always possible?

Cycling News

'I'd love to come back' - Simon Yates' love for the Giro d'Italia fuels desire to defend maglia rosa

2025 Giro winner explain why he loves the Corsa Rosa and Italy so much

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia 2026 route

Details of all 21 stages of the Italian Grand Tour, featuring plenty of climbing but many sprint opportunities too

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