Tony Gallopin will retire at the end of the season. The 35-year old Frenchman started his professional career 2010 with Cofidis, won Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa in 2013, wore Maillot Jaune and won a stage at both; Tour de France and La Vuelta.
"Retirement was something I had in my mind already last winter. Everything was a bit harder in training. I didn’t make the decision then, but I started to think about it. Then, after the Classics I made a lot of sacrifices and I saw that I can still physically be at a good level, but mentally it was really hard. I had a discussion with the Team and also my family and friends. The decision became quite simple. It's already been a long career so I’m ready to move on."