Overview

• The 25-year-old confirmed the early shutdown on Tuesday, saying the call was made soon after the Canadian one-day races in mid-September.
• He will not start Saturday’s Lombardy Classic, the season’s final major one-day race, which could have pitted him against Tour winner Tadej Pogacar.
• Lipowitz called the decision “liberating” and said he will focus on mental and physical recovery, including time off the bike.
• His breakout year featured third overall and the white jersey at the Tour de France, plus podiums at Paris–Nice and the Critérium du Dauphiné across 52 race days.
• The pause sets up a recalibration for 2026 as Remco Evenepoel joins Red Bull–Bora‑hansgrohe, shaping future roles within the team.