Goodbye Legends: The Peloton Waves Farewell to a Golden Generation | Giro d'Italia 2025
The 2025 season marks the end of the road for several top-level cyclists, with some announcing their retirements long in advance and others deciding in recent weeks.
October is traditionally the month of goodbyes, with many riders competing in their final races as professionals. Notable retirees include Geraint Thomas, a 39-year-old Welshman and winner of a Tour de France, who ended his career after the Tour of Britain in early September.
- Romain Bardet, 34, who found new life at the Giro d’Italia, retired 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 after signing with Ineos Grenadiers.
As the season draws to a close, the peloton bids farewell to a golden generation of cyclists.
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Author's summary: The 2025 season marks the end of an era for several top cyclists.