‘Cycling is beautiful but professional sport is another story’: Marcel Kittel on his decision to retire at 31

The German sprinter offers more insight into his decision to leave the pro peloton

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Marcel Kittel has shared more of his motivation for retiring from pro racing at 31.

The German powerhouse stepped away from the sport this summer, having struggled to find both motivation and results in recent seasons.

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