Giant-Alpecin rider retires from professional cycling at just 27

American Carter Jones says two accidents are behind his decision to leave Giant-Alpecin and professional cycling

Carter Jones riding for Giant Alpecin. Photo: Yuzuru Sunada

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Giant-Alpecin rider Carter Jones has quit professional cycling, his team say "to focus on a different career path". His contract will be terminated as of July.

The American had been with the WorldTour team for since the start of the 2015 season, having made the step up from Continental team Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies.

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Jack Elton-Walters

Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.