Veteran racer Luke Rowe has introduced that he’ll name time on his profession on the finish of the season, marking the top of a 13-year professional profession.
The Welshman has raced with Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers since turning professional in 2012, specialising within the cobbled Classics and in addition in a highway captain position as his profession has progressed.
The 34-year-old had been set to retire on the finish of the 2025 season however introduced ahead his retirement date to the top of the present marketing campaign. He mentioned that his newest crash on the E3 Saxo Classic and the ensuing accidents had helped him make the choice.
“I’ve had an incredible profession and I’ve completely no regrets,” Rowe mentioned. “But the final 18 months have been testing in numerous methods and with this newest crash and ensuing harm, it simply looks like now’s the precise time to bow out, head residence to Wales and spend a bit extra time with my household.”
He added that he is hoping to get again on the bike earlier than ending his profession, with an look on residence turf on the Tour of Britain (September 1-8) the aim for his closing race.
“For now, I’m specializing in recovering from this newest harm and dealing with the crew and docs to attempt to get again on the bike,” he mentioned. “I’ve the remainder of the season left and want to race once more in 2024 – with the Tour of Britain being my dream race to finish on.
“The followers world wide have all the time been superb however it might be fairly particular to finish my profession racing across the UK in entrance of residence followers.”
