Overview
- The British rider disclosed the decision on Jan. 7 via his social media and Team Visma–Lease a Bike’s official channels.
- He said it was “the right time to step away,” thanked family and teammates, and credited Visma for letting him “rewrite” his final chapter.
- The retirement follows his overall win at the 2025 Giro d’Italia, highlighted by a victorious day on the Colle delle Finestre.
- Coverage characterized the announcement as a surprise given his recent success, which included a Tour de France stage win last summer.
- His résumé includes the 2018 Vuelta a España title, three Tour stage wins, six at the Giro, two at the Vuelta, and a 2013 track world championship, after turning professional in 2014.