simon yates retirement

Simon Yates, cycling's great underdog, defies expectation

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

On a random Wednesday afternoon in January, on the cusp of the new cycling season, Simon Yates announced his retirement.

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Giro d’Italia champion Simon Yates announces shock retirement from cycling

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Simon Yates announces shock retirement from cycling

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Two-time grand tour winner Simon Yates announces shock retirement

Britain’s Simon Yates, ‍a two-time Grand Tour champion, has decided to end his professional career, ⁠his Visma-Lease a Bike team said on Wednesday.

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Briton Simon Yates announces shock cycling retirement

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Yates quits cycling after career that included Vuelta and Giro titles

Cyclingnews on MSN

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

The 33-year-old, who also won the Vuelta a España during his 12-year career, didn't give a definitive reason for his surprise decision to retire, but a coach at his Visma-Lease A Bike squad has shed some light on the situation.

BusinessMirror

Yates retires after career that included Vuelta, Giro titles

British rider Simon Yates announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Wednesday, ending a career that included overall victories at the Spanish Vuelta and last year's Giro d'Italia as well as stage wins at the Tour de France.