It’s better to stop than to prolong the suffering
No-one will know Simon Yates better than his twin brother Adam, and after the retirement of the Team…
“The team trusted me even before Simon Yates retired” – Visma’s new Italian climbing force no quick fix for Yates-sized Giro gap
That distinction matters. Because Piganzoli is not being rushed into anything. He is not being positioned as…
“The teams are abusing these athletes; it’s abuse” – British cycling veteran unsurprised by Simon Yates retirement amid claims of ‘unhealthy’ sport
For Smith, the issue is not one rider’s motivation. It is the system around him. “It’s pressure,…
“Everything is constantly measured” – Wout van Aert on the retirement of Visma teammate Simon Yates
Wout van Aert was a great part of Simon Yates‘ final season in the peloton, however the two…
Simon lives in his own way
The mentality of professional cyclists varies from rider to rider and there are different mentalities in the peloton…
He’s even blocked all cycling-related accounts on social media
That combination has prompted some pointed analysis in the latest edition of Eurosport’s Kop over Kop podcast,…
“There is a clear difference” – Visma soldier contrasts Simon Yates-led Giro with Jonas Vingegaard’s 2026 ambition
Visma’s Giro in 2025 ended in success. Yates delivered the overall victory, validating the team’s decision to…
“One door closes, another opens” – Ben Tulett ready to fill Simon Yates gap at Visma after shock retirement
That single line now frames his entire build-up to 2026. A gap that has to be filled…
“I still have 60 race days… I’d love to win one-day races like Tadej, but right now it’s not possible” – Jonas Vingegaard hits back at criticism of four-race 2026 calendar
The structure of his season is built around one overriding target. Winning the Tour de France again.…
“If that’s why he stopped, I understand it very well” – Pro rider backs Simon Yates’ surprise retirement
Yates has never publicly pointed to one single reason. In his own statement he said he had…
“I think this might be me done… I might just stop here” – Simon Yates’ Visma teammate recalls early signs of surprise retirement at the Giro d’Italia
After the final stage of the Giro, Doull congratulated Yates on finally winning the race that had…
PRESS CONFERENCE | “I spend zero energy thinking about that”
The American also spoke at length about Simon Yates‘ unexpected retirement, describing the phone call that delivered…