Thomas Voeckler at the 2016 Tour de France (Gould)
Thomas Voeckler (Direct Energie) hopes to retire after the race that has seen him produce some of his most memorable performances and bow out after the 2017 Tour de France.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday, the eccentric Frenchman confirmed that next season will be his last, with his plan to retire after riding down the Champs-Elysées one final time.
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