Jumbo-Visma rider retires to become ambassador for anorexia charity

Aafke Soet reveals she struggled with eating disorder during her career as a cyclist

Aafke Soet
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Dutch cyclist Aafke Soet has retired from cycling, revealing that she suffered from anorexia during much of her career as a pro rider.

The 25-year-old spent the last two years at Jumbo-Visma, but failed to get a proper run in the team, something she reflected on in a social media post reflecting on her reasons on leaving the sport.

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