'It’s been a nice run, but it’s time': Richie Porte says 2021 edition was his final Tour de France

The Australian leads his national team into the Olympic Games road race on Saturday

Richie Porte at the 2021 Tour de France
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Richie Porte says this year's edition of the Tour de France was his last.

The Ineos Grenadiers rider finished his 11th appearance at the race, riding as a domestique for Richard Carapaz having targetted the general classification in 2020 when he finished third overall.

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