“The perfect moment to say enough” – Rafal Majka talks retirements after final Tour de Pologne appearance
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Rafał Majka closed out the 2025 Tour de Pologne with 16th
place in the final day’s individual time trial, securing eighth overall in the
general classification and winning the ORLEN VITAY Best Polish Rider Prime. For
the UAE Team Emirates - XRG veteran, the home race was about more than results,
it was part of a carefully chosen farewell season after two decades at the top
of the sport.
“It was a beautiful race and I’m happy we could win it as a
team,” Majka said, referring to Brandon McNulty’s overall victory, sealed in
the same time trial that brought the race to a close. “For the past two years,
I’ve known that this season would be my last – I wanted to finish my career at
the top, still in great form. For me, health and family are the most important,
and this is the perfect moment to say ‘enough.’”
The 2025 edition of Poland’s biggest cycling event proved a
fitting stage for Majka’s final Tour de Pologne appearance. Over the week, he
rode consistently in support of UAE Team Emirates’ GC ambitions, while also
defending his position as the top Polish finisher. His eighth place overall
meant he was the only home rider inside the top ten, finishing ahead of
national teammates and younger rivals.
“I will still compete in a few more races before the end of
the year, and then I’ll take a holiday and a break from cycling,” he confirmed.
“I hope that in the future a strong Polish team will be created, because we
have the potential and many talented young riders.”
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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