US EditionDutch Cyclist Ellen Van Dijk Says She Will Retire at the End of the Season
NETHERLANDS, JUL 30 – Ellen van Dijk ends her 20-year career after 70 wins, citing fear of crashes that diminished her passion for road racing, officials said.
- In a statement, Ellen van Dijk, multiple world champion cyclist, announced she will retire from cycling at the end of the season, saying `It means a lot to me what this team did for women's cycling.`
- Growing safety concerns emerged when Van Dijk said, `I had a lot of nasty crashes in the last two years`, citing increased fear in the peloton.
- The 38-year-old from the Netherlands has won over 139 kilometres in the Tour of Flanders and holds three individual and three team world time trial titles, among other achievements.
- In comments from Lidl-Trek, she said, `I'm going to retire as a professional cyclist at the end of the season`, praising the team's support for women's cycling.
- Her 20-year tenure concludes as Van Dijk announces her retirement, calling it 'a big part of my life' after a career she feels very thankful for.
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The Canberra Times
Dutch cycling star Ellen van Dijk to retire
Multiple world champion Ellen van Dijk will retire from cycling at the end of the season, citing an...
Legendary Cyclist Ellen van Dijk Announces Her Retirement | Sports-Games
Iconic Dutch cyclist Ellen van Dijk plans to retire at the close of the season, with safety concerns after numerous crashes influencing her decision. Van Dijk, who boasts an illustrious career with multiple world and European titles, expressed gratitude to her team, Lidl-Trek, for their dedication to women's cycling.
Winnipeg Free Press
Dutch cyclist Ellen van Dijk says she will retire at the end of the season
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Ellen van Dijk will hang up her bike at the end of the season. The thirty-eight-year-old Dutch cyclist for Lidl Trek announced it last night on Dutch television during the program De Avondetappe. A three-time world time trial champion (2013, 2021, and 2023), van Dijk is...
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