Andrew Talansky has today announced his retirement from professional cycling. The 28 year-old made the announcement on Instagram earlier today.
Talansky raced for Continental teams Herbalife and Amore & Vita before racing as a stagiaire with Garmin Transitions in 2010. He subsequently signed for the team, who he has raced with since then.
Amongst his career highlights are winning the Critérium du Dauphiné in 2014 where he overcame a 39-second deficit to overnight race leader Alberto Contador on the final stage.
He also finished second at both the Tour de Romandie (2012) and Paris – Nice (2013). Earlier this season, he won the fifth stage of the Amgen Tour of California before going on to finish 3rd overall.
His statement is as follows:
“After a great deal of thought and consideration, it is time to bring down the curtain on my career as a professional cyclist. It has been a truly incredible ride.
“I’ll miss my teammates and the camaraderie on and off the bike, but most of all I’m going to miss the fans. Few sports put its fans closer to the action, which is a large part of what makes pro cycling so special. Your support and encouragement, on good days and bad, has meant more to me than I can express. I’ve lived out a dream and I have Slipstream Sports and you, the fans, to thank for that.
“While this is the end of the road for my pro cycling career, it’s also a new beginning to follow my passion, and I look forward to sharing more soon. Until then, on behalf of myself and my family, thanks for seven great years.”
Good luck man! Well done.
Too young surely?