Martin Velits: Now it's time to rediscover why I started riding my bike

Martin Velits (Quick-Step Floors) crossed the finish line of stage 6 of the Tour of Guangxi in the middle of the peloton, bringing to an end his 11-year road career. The 32-year-old announced his retirement in early October, explaining it is better to finish early "than too late."

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