At 31, Tom Dumoulin was still in his prime years as a professional cyclist when he retired in 2022 while riding for Jumbo-Visma. Instead of signing a new contract to continue his career, Dumoulin laid it all down.
In an interview with Nieuwsblad.be, he has said that the data-driven, prescriptive approach that the sport has taken in recent seasons pushed him out of love with cycling.
