Australia’s Alex Edmondson has announced his retirement from professional road and track racing, ending his career as an Olympic silver medallist, former Australian road race champion, and five-time Grand Tour starter.
A top-level racer since he was 18, Edmondson won a silver medal with Australia’s team pursuit squad at the Rio 2016 Olympics, as well as three world titles and one Commonwealth gold on the track.
“As 2025 comes to an end, so does my time racing bikes. It’s a sport I’ve given everything to for the past 20 years,” Edmonson wrote.
“Cycling has given me so much — lifelong mates, unforgettable experiences, and the chance to see some pretty incredible parts of the world. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been by my side along the way. I couldn’t have done it without you,” he said.
“I might be stepping away from racing, but cycling will always be a big passion…
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