Goodbye Legends: The Peloton Waves Farewell to a Golden Generation
The 2025 season has marked the end of the road for several top-level cyclists, some who had long announced their retirements, and others who made the decision only in recent weeks.
October is traditionally the month of goodbyes, with many riders competing in their final races as professionals.
- Geraint Thomas, a 39-year-old Welshman and winner of a Tour de France, retired after the Tour of Britain in early September.
- Romain Bardet, 34, bowed out in June, after the Corsa Rosa and the Critérium du Dauphiné.
- Caleb Ewan, 31, announced a sudden retirement before the Giro’s start from Albania, admitting he no longer had the motivation to continue at the top level.
Caleb Ewan admitted he no longer had the motivation to continue at the top level.
Author's summary: Top cyclists retire from professional racing.