Si, por reconocimiento, el momento de la retirada de un ciclista hay que aplaudirlo en función de la diversión aportada, con Sagan hay que hacerlo hasta que salgan ampollas. Eternamente agradecido Peter 👏👏👏
Thirteen years after his emergence on the international cycling scene with the Liquigas-Doimo team, Peter Sagan, the Slovakian road cycling superstar, has retired from road cycling with a ninth-place finish in the Tour de Vendée. With 121 victories over the course of his impressive career, Sagan has left an indelible mark on the sport.
Sagan's heyday in major competitions came to an end at the end of the 2019 season. At 33, the Slovak has proven to be more than an exceptional cyclist; he has been a showman, a source of amusement and an icon in a sport that sometimes faces challenges.
Before the likes of Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock became cycling's multidisciplinary superstars, Peter Sagan stood out as the pioneer in the art of being cycling's greatest showman. His enigmatic style, bold celebrations and candid attitude to the media catapulted him as one of the most beloved and respected figures in modern cycling. His long hair and charismatic personality transcended the boundaries of the sport and made him a global star.
Looking back at his legacy, the folks at GCN recall five of his unforgettable victories:
- World Championship 2015: In Richmond, Virginia, Sagan became the world champion, shattering the critics around him. His spectacular performance in the race gave him the solo victory, and his effervescent celebration stirred the American audience.
- Tour of Flanders 2016: Sagan proved his versatility by winning one of the most prestigious classics. In a thrilling race, he won the Tour of Flanders and prevented Fabian Cancellara from having his fairytale farewell.
- Tour de France 2016: In a stage plagued by crosswinds, Sagan broke away solo alongside Chris Froome, the yellow jersey. The unusual duo crossed the finish line together, an unforgettable moment in Tour history.
- Paris-Roubaix 2018: Sagan finally conquered "l'enfer du nord" in his final year as world champion. This victory at Paris-Roubaix was the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise.
- Giro d'Italia 2020: In an epic performance, Sagan ventured into a breakaway and won a stage of the Giro d'Italia, demonstrating his exceptional endurance and skills. It was his last major win as a professional
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