Greg Van Avermaet
«Proud of my achievements»
«A wonderful adventure is coming to an end, and I'm a little sad. This decision was very difficult to make, but when I look back, I'm extremely proud of my achievements.
I gave my best every day, simply so that I would have no regrets. I enjoyed not only my victories but also the journey that led to them.
I would like to thank everyone who believed in me and helped me throughout my career. I am grateful to my supporters who stood by me at all times, even during difficult moments.
It is now time to devote time to my wife and children and to give my life a new direction, hoping to find the same passion there.
I would like to thank the AG2R CITROËN team for their trust and for the team spirit in which I have worked for three seasons. Until the end of the season, I will give my best to the team, as I have done since the day I started cycling. I hope to achieve some good results.»
Vincent Lavenu
«A great champion»
«Greg Van Avermaet is a great champion. He enabled us to climb onto the podium of the Tour of Flanders for the first time in 2021.
His dedication, professionalism and human values have been remarkable: he is an example to our entire team. He has left a lasting impression on us both as an athlete and as a person.
We know that until his very last race, he will do everything he can to perform well in the AG2R CITROËN team jersey, and we will do our utmost to support him in this goal.»
The information
Return to the Tour du Finistère
After a few days' break following the spring classics, Greg Van Avermaet will return to competition on 13 May at the Tour du Finistère. He will then go on to compete in the Boucles de l'Aulne (14 May), the Four Days of Dunkirk (16-21 May) and then the Critérium du Dauphiné or the Tour de Suisse and the Belgian Championships (25 June).
The date of his last race has not yet been decided.
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Greg Van Avermaet competed in 18 seasons in the professional peloton. He made his debut in 2006 riding for Team Bodysol.
He has won 41 victories, including the Olympic road title in 2016, Paris-Roubaix in 2017, two stages of the Tour de France (2015 and 2016), a stage of the Tour of Spain (2008), the overall classification of Tirreno-Adriatico (2016), Paris-Tours 2011, Gent-Wevelgem (2017), GP E3 (2017), Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (2016 and 2017), and also wore the yellow jersey for 11 days in 2016 and 2018.
His most recent victory was the Montreal Cycling Grand Prix (2019).
