David Millar: 'I realised I preferred being a dad to being a pro cyclist'

David Millar talks to Cycling Weekly about his decision to retire, and his final season and a professional

David Millar

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Days before he learned he would not ride the Tour de France, Garmin-Sharp rider David Millar was as relaxed and philosophical as he reflected on his decision to retire at the end of this season.

The 37-year old Scot looked lean and fit, although the cough which forced him to retire from both the national time trial and road races was evident. But despite the former, he insisted that there would be no Frank Sinatra-style comeback Tours after 2014.

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