‘The Deignan family is growing’ – Lizzie Deignan announces third pregnancy and immediate retirement

Lizzie Deignan has announced her immediate retirement from professional cycling, after revealing she is expecting a third child in early 2026.

The Lidl-Trek rider was due to retire at the end of 2025 after her long, successful and groundbreaking career. However, she signalled a ” new chapter in the Deignan story” with a photo of a baby’s diaper with a date of ‘Feb 26’ and a heart written on the front.