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Degenkolb Extends With Picnic–PostNL, Says 2027 Will Be His Final Season

The veteran classics winner sets a firm retirement date with a one-year extension at Team Picnic–PostNL.

Overview

  • John Degenkolb announced he will race through 2027 with Team Picnic–PostNL and end his WorldTour career after that season.
  • He shared the decision ahead of his home race EschbornFrankfurt and posted the message on Instagram.
  • The extension carries him beyond a deal that was due to expire at the end of this season.
  • He thanked the team for its trust and said he looks forward to the last stretch of his career.
  • He also set a near-term goal of returning to the Tour de France this summer, adding to a resume that includes Milan–Sanremo, Paris–Roubaix, a 2018 Tour stage, and a 2011 Frankfurt win.