Overview
- Quintana announced his decision at a press conference at Hotel S’Agaró in Girona on the eve of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya.
- He stated, “this will be the last season I do as a professional cyclist,” presenting the year as a celebratory final tour.
- His 2026 calendar starts March 23 at the Volta and is expected to feature a final appearance at the Vuelta a España.
- Family and Movistar representatives attended the event, including team manager Eusebio Unzué, as Quintana read a letter titled “Un nuevo comienzo.”
- The 36-year-old has 51 professional wins, including overall titles at the 2014 Giro d’Italia and 2016 Vuelta a España, multiple Tour de France podiums, and 11 seasons linked to Movistar.