‘It’s the start of the end’ – Lizzie Deignan emotional as she begins her final season at the UAE Tour Women

As stage 1 of the UAE Tour Women 2025 began in Dubai, Lizzie Deignan admitted it was an emotional moment after 18 years as a professional rider. Deignan will retire at the end of the 2025 season, after a ‘last dance’ season with Lidl-Trek as a mentor and domestique. 

“It’s the start of the end,” Deignan told Cyclingnews at the start line.