"Caleb Ewan Attends Tour de France post-Retirement, Unapologetic About Decision"
In a surprising move, Australian cycling sensation Caleb Ewan announced his retirement from professional racing in May 2025, citing the increasing mental and physical demands of competing at the highest sprinting level and the intense competition from younger, stronger sprinters. At 31, Ewan found the decision difficult but felt it was the right time after winning his final race, which gave him a satisfying and fitting farewell to his career.
Based in Monte Carlo, Ewan appears to be enjoying his post-retirement life with a sense of relief and openness to rediscovering himself outside the sport. He has spoken candidly about this transition, indicating that it is the first time in his life he's not focused on improving his cycling speed, showing a new chapter of self-exploration and adjustment to life after professional racing.
Ewan's decade-long career at the WorldTour level saw him compete for Orica-GreenEdge, Lotto, Jayco-AlUla, and Ineos Grenadiers. He leaves behind an impressive legacy, having won a total of 65 races, including five stages at the Tour de France and five at the Giro d'Italia. His retirement has been met with positive messages from colleagues, ex-teammates, and others in the cycling community, including former sprint rivals Dylan Groenewegen, Danny van Poppel, Tim Merlier, and Tadej Pogačar during the Tour de France.
Despite the retirement, Ewan hasn't completely disengaged from the cycling world. He has subscribed to Cyclingnews to access unrivaled coverage of the Tour de France and is working with Australian race broadcaster SBS during the event. However, he is no longer pushing himself to the limits he once did while riding his bike, opting for a more relaxed approach to his active lifestyle, which includes riding, running, swimming, going to the gym, and keeping fit.
Ewan's retirement came a month after he failed to start stage 3 of the Itzulia Basque Country race in 2025, a decision that seemed to mark the end of his illustrious career. Since then, he has been participating in the 2025 Tour de France, not competing for stage victories, but enjoying the camaraderie and excitement of the race from a different perspective.
Despite the relief and positivity surrounding his retirement, Ewan still experiences some criticism from those who feel he could have pushed himself harder. However, he expressed no feelings of regret about his decision during an interview with Cyclingnews, emphasising his desire for a balanced life that prioritises family time and personal well-being.
[1] Source: Cyclingnews interview with Caleb Ewan [4] Source: Caleb Ewan's Instagram posts and interviews with Australian media outlets
- Ewan, in his post-retirement, has expressed a renewed interest in sports, as he has subscribed to Cyclingnews and is working with Australian race broadcaster SBS during the Tour de France.
- In his interview with Cyclingnews, Ewan has emphasized his desire for a balanced life that prioritizes family time and personal well-being, which presumably includes maintaining an active lifestyle without the intense demands of professional sprinting.
