Martin Velits (Quick-Step Floors) crossed the finish line of stage 6 of the Tour of Guangxi in the middle of the peloton, bringing to an end his 11-year road career. The 32-year-old announced his retirement in early October, explaining it is better to finish early "than too late."
While Velits was unable to celebrate a personal win in China, he was a key rider in the team's sprint stage wins with Fernando Gaviria. Ensuring that he can leave the sport a 'winner' in his final race.
"I've was in China 10 or 11 years ago for the Tour of Qinghai Lake and it is a completely different race," Velits told Cyclingnews of finishing his career at the inaugural Tour of Guangxi.
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"I didn't really have any expectations, but I am actually glad to be here and to finish my career with a team like we have here now and with the results we have had."
He has been key member of the Quick-Step Floors team that has enjoyed success in Europe, North America and now China in 2017. Velits added that he could hardly have written a better script for his farewell.
"I couldn't imagine any different team to finish my career and this race is just perfect with all the results and success," he added.
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