Roman Bardet, a celebrated French cyclist, will conclude his professional career on June 15 at the Critérium du Dauphiné and the Giro d'Italia, marking his 18th Grand Tour. After 14 successful seasons, he prefers to step back and focus on mentoring younger teammates rather than compete against top contenders in the Tour de France. Bardet reflects positively on his achievements, particularly his recent experience wearing the yellow jersey, and emphasizes the importance of allowing space for new riders in the sport.
Bardet expresses contentment with his decision to conclude his career after a rich 14-season journey, believing that stepping back allows for new talent to emerge.
"I never wanted to do the Tour just to be on the start line, and not really being an actor of the race is not my style. The Tour is too hard for that."
Reflecting on his experiences, Bardet highlights that wearing the yellow jersey at the Tour de France last year provided him a sense of fulfillment, encapsulating a career's worth of achievements.
In choosing the Giro d'Italia for his farewell, Bardet emphasizes his intention to mentor upcoming riders rather than compete at the highest level one last time.
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