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sgos0613

Opinion on Kittel

Does anyone think he comes back eventually? Seems to be a lot of on-the-bike posts on IG (maybe not pro-level riding, but nonetheless), and I myself think his retirement was only exacerbated by issues with management at Katusha. One of the most successful German riders of all time, just leaving the peloton? I understood his reasons, but I think in time he comes back.

Posted Jun 17, 2020, 3:21 PM UTC

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RageAgainstTheMatxin:phonak: Phonak•

I doubt it ever happens

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AllAlonio:ArkeaSamsic: Arkea - Samsic•

Agreed. Based on his reasoning and how his last seasons played out, I think he's happier with things the way they are now. Who knows if he ends up as a DS way further down the line, but his pro racing days are done.

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afasc573:brooklyn: Brooklyn•

I agree. After hearing what he had to say when he first announced the decision, I would be shocked if he changes his mind.

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BertVimes:Yorkshire:Yorkshire•

Hasn't he just finished his first year of a university course? I would assume when he's qualified he'll be back around the peloton, but as a DS or a physio

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t0astiGermany•

yep, he's studying economics/business https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/radsport-konstanz-ex-radprofi-kittel-geniesst-studentenleben-kein-comeback-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-191121-99-828832

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Jorge_HM:BBHotels: B&B Hotels – Vital Concept •

Only one word. Aderlass

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djj1191:Denmark:Denmark•

He seems pretty happy from what I see on instagram. And as someone else has said in this thread He's studying for a degree. Doubt he'll come back as a rider, maybe some type of media like Wiggins does.

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