Interview - Peter Sagan To Retire From WorldTour Racing After 2023

[@gcnracing]

What’s your favourite Peter Sagan win? 🙌

[@PoliticusRex632]

Tour of California.

[@hoodyps]

Flanders

[@davidbarratt5701]

Stage 11 of the 2016 Tour de France

[@hansdegroot8549]

world Championship 2015

[@alvarop2808]

Roubaix at last!

[@bendoctor5478]

Every once in a while, there comes an athlete that has the talent and charisma to spread the joy of his sport to the masses. On top of that, he's just 'real'. Thank you, sir, and best wishes for success in your endeavors beyond the peloton.

[@gcnracing]

We'll miss him!

[@bicisdeluis4330]

And genetics, this guy is a natural, once of his kind

[@trudgin62]

I still can’t believe it. ❤

[@boxofspace]

Thank you peter for all the great performances these past couple years!!! A legend in the industry.

[@samj1185]

100%

[@kentwrankmore]

Sagan's 1st World Champs win in 2015 was probably the most emotional I have ever been to see someone win a sports event. So many 2nd places and then BOOM, world champ! My favorite cyclist to date. Chapeau Peter. A true LEGEND!

[@dannyyang656]

What an interview. That’s the most I’ve seen Peter speak in one sitting, ever! Such a legend of the sport. Made cycling so enjoyable for me and my family.

[@RoquetteAttaquer]

I can see his tears, I started to love cycling because of him back in 2015 world championships. End of sagan era and all legendary cyclists in his era like cavs and others. Good luck on your future success my idol

[@chesterthomas5093]

I was at the 2015 worlds and saw his win from about the 400m line. I was already a fan, but watching that performance was just incredible. Despite his recent lack of form, he is a champion and will be sorely missed. It will be fun and poignant to watch his final road season.

[@RoquetteAttaquer]

@@chesterthomas5093 out performs because he already aged, now new fresh talented generations like tadej, remco, MVDP, WVA will dominate the new era of cycling. For sagan this is the time for him to focus on his family and son. World tour is crazy when you have to sacrifice leaving family, for me He wins everything already.

[@unlearningcommunism4742]

I moved to France in 2015, and I lived in Lille. I will never forget the moment you passed by me at Paris-Roubaix. That look... Those eyes, purely focused. Precision and handling on cobbles that is unprecedented. Regular people cannot be tat precise at 4 km/h, let alone at 40. And the physique of a Greek statue, with every fiber under tension. Probably 3 hours of waiting to see not only Sagan, but all of them, for about 10 seconds or less. Thanks for the memories and thank you for giving motivation to thousands of people like me who enjoy cycling when it's beautiful and when it's nothing but misery and suffering. You are right, the word has changed since 2010. It's unrecognizable today. There was a castle-like bridge in Tournai. It stood there for centuries. God knows how many times I rode to it, maybe 100 times. And it was demolished few years ago. It stood there, blocking the progress, I guess. So it was destroyed. 2020's mark the beginning of the Dark Age 2.0

[@christiandm1041]

Time goes so fast. Seems like it was just yesterday he came up and was so successful. He was definitely entertaining! Thank you Peter!

[@johns3106]

Yup…in the back of my mind, I still think of Sagan as the young guy everyone has huge expectations for!

[@vivekrbs]

I was just thinking the same. Professional sport is that hard. Even for a one in a generation talent like Peter .

[@adamc2579]

Wow, that time seems to have gone so quickly. What a hero. When he burst on the scene like the Hulk and could do and win anything. Just rode away from others. Always with a smile and humour too. Proper legend. You finish on your own terms Peter, you’ve given us more than enough. Can’t wait to see him on the mountain bike again.

[@gcnracing]

He really changed the sport for the better! We'll miss him

[@edest4321]

Legacy will never forgotten ❤️ 🙏 Thank you for the fun ride ...Every stroke of my legs and every suffer I been through I always think about this dude, how he suffer on training, to real race of his life. Till he become the best of sports of cycling ...enjoy your retirement beast and enjoy spending time with your family 👪....Legacy never forgotten ❤️

[@joehiatt1992]

His motivation motivated alot of people,class act

[@macschwarz1380]

Very interesting what he said about the fun being gone in the peloton because of the professionalization. This is something other Pros, like Geschke, also describe.

[@glenngheerardyns9136]

unfortunately humanity is not evolving anymore! it's all about numbers that we forget how strong a happy healthy mind and body is! we don't need to know the watts of every single minute we don't need covid clotgiving shots.......

[@TheLemon333]

Marginal gains wins=$ Best Training, Best Sleep....

[@SuperFunSuperLiz1]

😭🥲Ah mixed emotions! We were just saying how much we missed watching Peter ride. But he has given us so much over the years, and we are grateful for the dynamic zesty sass he brought to the road. At least we have hours of footage to go back and watch. My favorite "win" was actually not a win, but when the Bora team simply bore down at the Tour and rode everyone else off the back so that Peter could win the sprint that stage. He didn't, thanks to a dropped chain, but he rode back into the green jersey! Amazing, powerful, passionate tactics. Thrilling to watch. He will be missed. 🥰

[@rtw9655]

What a champion, what an entertainer, big respect for what he has done and will still do

[@TheSlowoldman]

Glad I was able to see the Sagan era in person.... incredibly talented rider. So humble, I will always be a Peter Sagan fan.

[@johnandrews3568]

Absolute legend! He made pro cycling fun again. Once in a generation kinda rider. Chapeau Peter, thanks for a great ride.

[@Hldocin]

Od Peťa bolo jedno víťazstvo krajšie od druhého, takže ťažko je vyberať. Som veľmi rád, že som bol na tejto zemi počas jeho víťazstiev a mohol sa z nich radovať. Ďakujem Peter!

[@gregoryschreiter]

my favorite win was his very first in the Tour when he beat Cancellara at his own game. When you can do that you immediately command respect. Great career Peter! Congratulations

[@williamreynolds7861]

Thank you Peter for all your hard work and the love for cycling. Family always comes 1st.❤🙏💪😊

[@reubenisrael4003]

Always enjoyed Sagan, he's such an all-rounder and one of the most talented cyclist in the pro-peloton with lots of charisma to bring to the sport. As he said there is more to life than cycling and all the sacrifices you made does have a cost. Adios from one of your fans

[@Spinna13]

Thank you, Peto!

[@Nat-DAVID]

He is a true legend, he has done so much for cycling by breaking "codes", he brought new ways of racing and i really think that the new generation (WVA, MVDP, POGACAR,...) are doing the same. So thank you so much Peter!

[@realitybytesofficial]

The guy who thought me to love cycling. I will always be your fan! Thank you so much for inspiring me.

[@harimathur2191]

I started Road bike because of Greg Lemond. Years back. A decade ago at 38 I got back to cycling because of this legendary gentleman. Bought a Cannondale because of him. Moved to Specialised because of him. I'm getting back to MTB because of him. I wonder... globally, how many millions of old MAMIL like me he's inspired?

[@dasurge5118]

Sad to see you go Peter! You're a great champion and will remain to be for the future. Thanks for all the wonderful moments and hope you can do it one more time this season. Here's to you legend! 🥂

[@danielmcmahon7124]

One of the GOATs. 🎉

[@lorikendrick1705]

Peter seems lighter in spirit since making this announcement. He deserves to have some of HIMSELF for himself and his son and family. His life has been so cut up with sponsors, training, travel, team business, racing, fans....all obiligations he has honored long enough and he deserves his time away from the rat-race of Pro cycling. He has build quite an industry from his skill on his bike and has paid dearly for it. Now....well, 2024, is HIS time.Thank you Peter for all you have shared, and given to the fandom of this world of cycling for the past 13-14 years..(or since you were 9 ). Blessings and continued strong, good health, champion! 💖

[@zimboy777]

incredible athlete who inspired me and millions more - I really hope he gets a few wins this year and is the retiree of the season 👊

[@01FozzyS]

One of the good and down to earth pro riders out there. Cares about the fans too. Will sure miss him in the road races.

[@glenngheerardyns9136]

i can remember his first tourwin after a batlle with Cancellara and Boasson Hagen as if it was yesterday! Thanks Sagan you are the greatest and still seemed to be a funny friendly guy even besides your bike

[@gcnracing]

He will be missed!

[@jdazzld_]

One of the greatest if not the greatest of all time indeed. My GOAT.

[@theGiantrider]

Thank you for all the wins, Peter 🙂

[@sorbet4]

Thanks for all you have done. One of my favorite riders ever.

[@sjlacey65]

Top level professional sport can be elite and out of reach, but Peter has charisma and panache that helps entertain and encourage - retiring on your own terms and for good reasons is the best way. Make the most of these last 2 competitive years and continue to enjoy life.

[@jrbowens]

Just a great human being! Gotta love him.

[@martynlancaster4453]

Thanks for all the passion and speed!!!

[@bensepulveda71]

Dang… thanks for all the memories Peto!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@PoliticusRex632]

Dang, I remember when he was a rookie. Then again I remember when Laurent Fignon was a rookie. 👴

[@samj1185]

ahem, yeah. me too.

[@PoliticusRex632]

@Sam J the 80s were a great cycling decade. Hinault, Fignon, Lemond, Millar, Kelly, Roche and Moser.

[@tonyg3091]

So long and thanks for all the memories! Peter Sagan, Peter The Great!

[@andrewcalladine2507]

All the best Peter, thanks for everything!

[@ericcsaba8779]

Good for you Peter Sagan !!! Cheers !!!! See you on the MTB!!!

[@jonaparte]

One of the greats. Thanks for making the races interesting. Good luck.

[@trudgin62]

Loved you since Liquigas and laughing with Nibali & Maranga.. every win was wonderful & I wish for more wins this year. See you in Glasgow. Best moment. Hi 5’ing Boonen on the line in Richmond. The way you threw the bike and walked back among your peers

[@dwaynerandolph3565]

I met Peter Sagan in Pasadena California at the launching at the Incycle Bike shop Pasadena, he's a really nice guy & we drank beer and took photos with him & at the time, the Cannondale Pro Racing team ❤️

[@lambo79]

An amazing legend with both mtb & road wins!!

[@themartinpaseka]

Peter, ďakujeme! ❤

[@cesarjom]

Sagan is a top cycling legend and it's always difficult for fans to see a legend of Peter's influence and talent about to retire.

[@bikeyclown4669]

I hope he wins a big one to end it right. Go Sagan!

[@bejo-108]

a great legend

[@toptenrick]

WHAT A LEGEND ;) Im also glad to be OUT OF SCHOOL LIVE LONG BUDDY

[@jezudykw]

i watch and follow road racing because of him. he's a living legend.

[@saddleweary2777]

I grew my hair long because of him and bout the time it was his length he cut his 😀.

[@nickbowd]

What a legend……. Unfortunately he hasn’t been at his best for a while. Hope he finds his mojo again.

[@galenkehler]

They say "No King rules forever" but Peter will go down as a true legend.

[@greatchalla3799]

You’re still the best in my books…..life’s short so enjoy doing what makes you feel the best…..❤….thank you for the greatest memories. 🎉🎉 🎉👍👍👍

[@jascollinscork]

OMG I can’t believe this Legend’s time will come to a end on the road this year!!! Please Please may he win San Reamo this year….. his hall of fame will be complete then 🙏🏻🤞🏻!! Happy that he Peter will be going out with his head still held high 👏🏻👏🏻 doubt Peter will stay involved with a team….. sick of the UCI ways 🙄

[@petinka721]

Back to the roots. Thanks for your time Peter Sagan!

[@Stuio505]

Sagan is one of the greater personalities and talents in cycling in the last decade. It will be sad to see him leave. 😥 He is probably too easy going and naturally gifted to be accepted and respected amongst the newer Elite riders now and maybe a bit stubborn with the team bosses. I can imagine he had been deemed a non team player and to individualistic for the Elite scene now.

[@troytrivia]

2015 UCI World Championship Road Race win in Richmond, VA I was there! I was in a great spot in Shockoe Bottom on the last lap as he road away. So good, I am in the recap video. :)

[@pedrofukui9413]

3 World Champs in a row. Only he can tell this story.

[@franciscomarasigan5077]

This is.. One of the kind.. In sports... A legend... Cant compared with other cyclist... Remember haters.. He is 3x world champion....

[@Ernie_13]

Peto is not playing any games and is true to himself and to the fans. Great things are also happening outside of professional sport and he is ready to explore them! Legend forever! 🤟

[@renatokelemen17]

Legenda! 💪👍

[@erickd3250]

Peter !!! Tour of Ca. Long Beach race, thank you for the lifetime memories sir !

[@roddas26]

For someone who is a passionate mountain biker he was pretty good on the road. 🏆

[@garethhelliwell9736]

For me Peter Sagan is the Valentino Rossi of cycling.

[@maxab7e63s5]

Father Time catches up to everyone and what better way to leave in your on terms.

[@oOoACFREEMANoOo]

Gcn finally gets this interview and he's says he likes mtb more... life's a bitch

[@TheCyclingCardio]

It’s just a shame that I start my cycling enthusiasm by the later cycle of your career, and don’t get to experience first hand your achievement…all the best for you GOAT

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Legend

[@danielabarcova9954]

Odišla veľká ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, ktorá nikdy " NEZHASNE ".🍀💚🍀💚🍀👍👍

[@farizrd]

Thank you Peter!

[@페퍼K]

Only cyclist with three consecutive World Championship wins. The GOAT.

[@markbaird907]

Pure Class!

[@Mica272]

Peter the Great 🚲 🥇. You made cycling competions fun to watch and full of nerves. We can wish you all the best only and thank you for representing us, Slovakia for so many years. I wished, sports in Slovakia was funded better to have more sportsmen on the top level. 👍

[@glennthunderer1685]

Noooo! I've always loved this man!

[@frewhausen607]

Peter was a green light in some of the darkest times for cycling dragging it out of a scarred era almost entirely on his own shoulders. Evans got me in to cycling, but Sagan kept me entertained and I look forward to him hitting the dirt. I hope Peter enjoys the extra time with family and enjoying the other things in life.

[@jeffsteadman3899]

Younger than me … but my cycling hero and idol!

[@JenicaMendoza-t7e]

Saw some of the clips when we was at his prime and I can say what a legend he. Added to the fact that he looks like Brad Pitt, plus for that 😂

[@isaacgithiga3144]

Woah - that got to me 😌 Thank you Peter

[@andreaspohl1314]

Stage 5 at the Tour de France 2019 and his green jersey on that tour

[@RK01]

Legend, great character, 2016 World Champs or Paris-Roubaix 2018.

[@dclark142002]

Age brings perspective. Wanting to race what HE wants to race. Respect. What a mature way to describe his goals. Don't worry about how this is viewed, Peter. We will always have the amazing memories of what your sacrifice showed us. We love you and wish you success and happiness with your life. Good luck and God Speed!

[@jeffv103]

Chapeau Sagan

[@misfitsng]

Epic cyclist and awesome person!

[@philolen481]

Great rider LUV him in the tour de france

[@Rexve]

Peter Sagan is the reason i fell in love with cycling. A true legend of the sport. what shitty questions though hah

[@Russettapple1]

A little bit of a brave face there me thinks - but it will be sad to lose such a talented ambassador not to mention showman, as his palmares suggests he is a legend.

[@lesdonaldson520]

Yet another great character from cycling retiring he will be missed

[@dirtydove250]

World champs 2015 and Roubaix 2018

[@dilligaf2818]

an entertaining bike rider not all like that ..others Loulou,remco,Walter,MVP,primoz,tim declerc,..will miss him but will still follow till the end.

[@odemsor]

boring questions, good answers

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

The good side of the sport, focus on the good!

[@PrasoonKarunan]

Love

[@MrJarower]

Well I miss his way of riding among present riders (except Mathieu)

[@josipX]

Peter Sagan is to Cycling what Ivano Balic was to Handball

[@dickieblench5001]

After this we make parti

[@PetrVranaLive]

Achjo, strašně jsem si přál, aby v roce 2022 vyhrál jednu poslední etapu na tour de France.. Je to škoda, ale Peter dokázal už vše, co šlo.

[@guilhermeazevedo1250]

Peter Sagan should be the world champion every year. The best character to be the champion. Why so serious?

[@lukewalker1051]

Its hard to beat the world forever.

[@johns3106]

As a pro (especially one of Peter’s level) it must be hard to say to yourself, “I can’t do this anymore… I’m tired, the wins aren’t coming, and it’s not fun anymore”.