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The Latest Breaking News from Simon Yates

'It's better to stop than to prolong the suffering' – Adam Yates opens up about twin brother Simon's surprise retirement

UAE rider shared his thoughts on his brother's shock decision to quit the sport in January, ahead of Tour of Oman title defence

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Wout van Aert 'hurt' by suggestions Visma-Lease a Bike to blame for retirements of teammates Simon Yates and Fem van Empel

'I think it's a shame that the situation is being generalised when it's completely unfair'

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Kangaroos, crashes and a depleted team, but still Jay Vine claims Tour Down Under with biggest winning margin since 2004

'It was out of your control what happened … but I'm also incredibly proud of how we stepped up' says Australian UAE Team Emirates rider after second win at WorldTour opener

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'He's a great guy, but he has his own way of doing things' – Sepp Kuss says Simon Yates' bombshell retirement decision was fully within Briton's character

Former Vuelta a España winner set for return to Giro d'Italia to support Jonas Vingegaard

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'One door closes, another one opens' - Ben Tulett eyeing Grand Tour future after Simon Yates' surprise retirement

Tour de France debut likely on the cards for young Briton

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'I really needed the change' – Jonas Vingegaard looks to prevent burnout with refreshed Grand Tour approach in 2026

Dane takes aim at Giro-Tour double with 'new energy' but admits he's also 'been close to burning out' in wake of Simon Yates' retirement

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Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain for first time since 2014

Edinburgh will host the men’s Grand Depart before the peloton head south via Liverpool to Wales, while the women’s edition will begin in Leeds and take in Manchester, Sheffield and London

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Toue de France 2027 routes revealed with starts in Edinburgh and Leeds

Scotland, England and Wales will share six stages.

The Independent UK

'I’ve also been close to burning out' – Jonas Vingegaard risks all for a chance at cycling immortality

Visma-Lease a Bike rider to take aim at Giro-Tour double in 2026

Cycling Weekly

'Not on our bingo card before Christmas' – How Simon Yates' shock early retirement played out for management and teammates at Visma-Lease a Bike

'It's very unfortunate – he was going to play a really important role in the Tour, but I also have a lot of respect for his decision' says Jonas Vingegaard

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'He told me it wouldn’t get any better than this' – Simon Yates considered retirement after Giro d’Italia win

Brief teammate Owain Doull "not massively" surprised by announcement

Cycling Weekly

Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, Afcon, Australian Open and moving managers

Have you followed the big news in football, cricket, boxing, tennis, athletics, snooker, darts and cycling?

The Guardian - UK

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

'Simon has been in the game for many years' says Jesper Mørkøv

Cycling News

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

The 33-year-old stunned the cycling world by announcing his retirement on Wednesday, but the understated, unexpected move is quintessentially Simon Yates

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Cycling News

'You have to be brave to quit' - Riders react to Simon Yates' sudden retirement

Matteo Trentin and Larry Warbasse highlight the stress of modern pro cycling

AAP

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Simon Yates, the British cyclist who enjoyed a decade of success with Australia's top cycling team, has announced his shock retirement.

The Guardian - UK

Simon Yates announces surprise retirement with ‘deep pride and sense of peace’

Simon Yates, one of Britain’s most storied riders and the winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia champion, has stunned cycling by announcing his retirement at 33

The Independent UK

Simon Yates makes shock decision to retire from cycling

Yates won the 2025 Giro d’Italia in May to add to his other grand tour triumph at the Vuelta a Espana in 2018 but has decided to hang up his helmet

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International Business Times UK

Simon Yates Shock: Why Giro D'Italia Hero Is Retiring Now Despite Peak Career Form

British cycling champion Simon Yates retires at 33, just months after his 2025 Giro d'Italia triumph. The shock decision leaves the sport questioning what lies ahead.

Cycling News

Grand Tour champion Simon Yates announces shock early retirement at 33

End of career for Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner comes days before start of 2026 season

Cycling Weekly

'I step away from professional cycling with deep pride and a sense of peace' – Simon Yates announces surprise retirement

Reigning Giro d'Italia winner says it is not a decision made lightly

Cycling News

A year in headlines – The thrilling races, dramatic moves and fiery debates that defined 2025 in cycling

Cyclingnews picks out the biggest headline for each month of 2025, and reflects on how the year unfolded

Cycling News

After the golden generation of Deignan, Thomas and Froome –What does the future hold for British cycling?

With Thomas and Deignan retiring and Froome turning 40, we take a look at the next crop of British racing stars

The Independent UK

Cycling end-of-season awards 2025: Rider of the year, breakout star, and ones to watch in 2026

With the 2025 season wrapped up, we hand out the gongs more highly prized than rainbow jerseys

Cycling Weekly

'The whole stage went how I expected it to go' – Simon Yates's Finestre hour and Giro d'Italia triumph unpacked

Returning to the setting of his most painful defeat, Simon Yates found redemption

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