Moninger announces retirement

American Scott Moninger has called time on his 17-year professional career, retiring as the winningest active U.S. rider with 275 victories. The 40 year-old's final race for his BMC team was the Tour of Missouri where he finished 24th overall.

"At this point I would have to say that I am content with what I have accomplished during my career," said Moninger, who won 12 races in his final season. "I don't know if any athlete is ever completely, 100 percent satisfied when looking back over their own performances. But I do feel that my appetite for competition and victories has been fulfilled. This was not an overnight decision for me, but one that I came to after much thought and consideration."

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