American Joe Dombrowski hangs up his racing wheels after 11 years on the WorldTour

The 32-year-old climber completed 14 grand tours but ends his 'wild ride' after Astana chose not to renew his contract

Joe Dombrowski (Astana)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
Anne-Marije Rook
By Anne-Marije Rook
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American Joe Dombrowski announced his retirement from professional cycling on Tuesday. 

"After much thought, I would like to announce that I will be hanging up my wheels as a professional cyclist. Eleven years and fourteen grand tours later, I count myself lucky to have lived this incredible journey; my dream from a young age," he wrote on Twitter. 

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Anne-Marije Rook
Anne-Marije Rook
North American Editor

Cycling Weekly's North American Editor, Anne-Marije Rook is old school. She holds a degree in journalism and started out as a newspaper reporter — in print! She can even be seen bringing a pen and notepad to the press conference.

Originally from The Netherlands, she grew up a bike commuter and didn't find bike racing until her early twenties when living in Seattle, Washington. Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around Seattle's hilly streets on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. As she competed at the elite level, her journalism career followed, and soon she became a full-time cycling journalist. She's now been a cycling journalist for 11 years. 

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