It has been officially confirmed that Peter Sagan will depart from Team TotalEnergies at the conclusion of the 2025 cycling season, bringing an end to his final chapter in professional road racing. The announcement marks a significant moment in cycling, as one of the sport’s most charismatic and decorated riders prepares to say goodbye to the WorldTour peloton.
Sagan, a three-time world champion and seven-time Tour de France green jersey winner, had already hinted in previous interviews that 2025 would be his final season on the road. After two years with TotalEnergies, the Slovakian superstar has decided not to renew his contract with the French outfit, confirming that his focus moving forward will shift entirely to mountain biking and life beyond professional racing.
In a statement released by the team, Sagan thanked TotalEnergies for their support during the closing years of his career. “I’m grateful for the opportunities and the people who stood by me. Riding with this team allowed me to enjoy the sport again in a different way, without pressure,” he said.
Team officials echoed the sentiment, praising Sagan not just for his victories and experience, but also for the global attention he brought to the team. His presence boosted the team’s profile, sponsor value, and inspired younger riders both within and outside the squad.
While Sagan’s results in recent seasons haven’t matched the dominance of his peak years, his influence remained enormous. He continued to be a crowd favorite at races like Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France, where his personality, flair, and aggressive riding style made him a standout figure.
Sagan had previously stated that one of his final goals is to represent Slovakia in mountain biking at the 2024 and 2025 seasons, potentially including a push toward the Paris Olympic Games. With his departure from road cycling now confirmed, fans can expect to see more of him on the off-road scene in the near future.
His retirement from road racing marks the end of an era. Sagan’s career has been defined by showmanship, versatility, and a fearless racing style that helped redefine what it meant to be a sprinter and classics specialist. With over 120 professional victories, including monuments, world championships, and stage wins across all three Grand Tours, his legacy is firmly cemented.
As the 2025 season progresses, every appearance Sagan makes will now be viewed through the lens of farewell. Fans, riders, and organizers are preparing to celebrate one of the sport’s true legends, who changed the way cycling is seen, raced, and enjoyed across the world.
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