“Not Sure I Deserve It” – 33-Year-Old Pro Cyclist Toward Immense Fan Gathering at His Farewell to the Sport

Professional Cyclist Thibaut Pinot announced his retirement from the sport. Hundreds of supporters joined in to watch the last race. Although Thibaut looked very embarrassed with the reception he got, his fans enjoyed the event. The 33-year-olds family and friends were also present in his last race.

Efficient athletes like Thibaut Pinot desire to get such a kind of retirement. It shows that people respect you as an athlete and want to be part of your last day. Pinot’s teammates and team staff were also present and looked very emotional.

Thibaut Pinot: The Fans Favorite

Pinot first burst onto the scene in the year 2012. He won a stage of the Tour De France in 2012. During this period, he won the best young rider award. In 2015, he also won the Alpe d’Heuz and then won the Col Du Toumalet in 2019. However, injury struck the Frenchman, which derailed his career. After retiring, Pinot plans to open a guest house with his girlfriend Charlotte in the same village he was born and brought up. The cyclist will like to enjoy his retirement life.

Cyclingnews shared some statements about Thibaut after his final ride. He looked very surprised at the reception he got. “I’m far from being a world champion but I have the best public in the world. It was a magnificent experience,” he said. “I am embarrassed with all of it, I’m not sure I deserve it,”

He further added, “I haven’t won so many races in my career, but I think winning can even be boring. People want emotions, good or bad. They also know I’m like them, with the same hobbies and interests, the same fears and the same emotions.”

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People will remember Pinot’s retirement for a long time. People from different age groups came to support the cyclist. Fans drove from 1000 kilometers to be a part of his retirement. Not only did they cheer him during the race but also cried after the race got over. Pinot was also emotional and happy at the same time. He looks forward to his next innings with his family.

Beginning of a New Chapter

After announcing his retirement, Pinot will look to start a new chapter in his life. Professional Athletes lead a very disciplined life till they are competing. Their body takes a lot of load during training and during races. However, Pinot plans to open a guest house and lead a comfortable life. Hopefully, he can achieve success in his business as well.

The Frenchman gathered a lot of fans during his cycling days. His retirement race brought in a lot of fans from different parts of the World. However, he did not win many titles, still has a lot of fans. What do you feel is the reason for such a fan following? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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