Caleb Ewan has announced his shock, and immediate, exit from Ineos Grenadiers and from pro cycling, saying while his time in the sport had been “a wild ride” it was now time to retire from racing.
His exit comes just a couple of months after he was offered a very late contract by Ineos Grenadiers to continue his career, having won two races in just seven outings for the British World Tour team this year.
Ewan was contracted to Team Jayco AlUla for this year but he exited that team and was out for contract until Ineos Grenadiers stepped in in late January and offered him a one-year deal.
The Australian won his first race of the season, the opening stage of Coppi e Bartali (2.1) in late March but failed to finish the event. He then went on to ride Itzulia Basque Country (2.UWT), winning the opening stage, but withdrawing after two days and had not raced since. He competed just seven times for Ineos Grenadiers.
“After much thought, I’ve decided to retire from professional cycling, effective immediately,” Ewan said in a post on social media. “This sport has been a major part of my life, shaping my path and offering experiences I’ll carry with me forever.
“For as long as I can remember, my world has revolved around racing. The intense routine, the sacrifice, the search for constant improvement, the hunger to win – it’s been my rhythm, by identity, but what once felt like everything to me no longer does.
“The truth is that even when I crossed the line first, that feeling – the one you chase for years – faded quicker than it used to. My experiences of the past two seasons, in particular the second half of 2024, has taken a significant toll on my relationships with the sport.”
“I’m happy I didn’t let that period define the end of my career and I am proud of what I achieved in a short but successful time with the Ineos Grenadiers. The last few years haven’t been easy but in 2025 I found something again — not just legs, but belief — thanks to the Ineos Grenadiers.
“They gave me space, trust, and the environment to rediscover what I am capable of. I won again. I felt like myself again and I felt respected again. For that, I can’t thank them enough.”
