In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, two-time Grand Tour victor Simon Yates revealed his decision to retire from professional cycling.
The news comes just seven months after his triumphant win at the Giro dItalia, capping off what many consider the finest season of his career.
Despite having another year on his contract with Team Visma-Lease a Bike, the 33-year-old explained that he had been contemplating the move for some time and felt that now was the appropriate moment to step away.
