Nikki Brammeier announces pregnancy and retirement from professional cycling at 32

The reigning national cyclocross champion will call time on her 15-year career

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British cyclocross star Nikki Brammeier has announced her pregnancy and that she will retire from professional racing at 32.

The reigning British CX champion said she had considered taking a year out during her pregnancy, but instead has opted to leave the sport after a 15-year career.

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