‘I honestly thought I’d never leave’ – Luke Rowe on life after Ineos Grenadiers and how Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale won his signature

Luke Rowe laid out the reasoning behind his surprise switch to French WorldTour team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale when he spoke at Rouleur Live on Friday, admitting that staying with the British squad would no longer allow him to perform at his best.

After announcing his retirement in May, the Welshman confirmed last month that he’d depart Ineos Grenadiers after 13 years and join Decathlon AG2R as a sports director.