Mads Pedersen plans to end career in 2029

Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen intends to retire from professional cycling after the 2029 World Championships, which are scheduled to be held in Copenhagen.

Pedersen, 30, revealed his retirement plans on the TV 2 program Aftentour, stating, "It is the plan that this is where I would like to stop cycling. There is no reason to sit and hide it." He initially mentioned knowing when his career would end without specifying a year but later confirmed 2029.

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It is the plan that this is where I would like to stop cycling. There is no reason to sit and hide it.

The Lidl-Trek rider sees the Copenhagen World Championships as a special venue for his career finale. "It would be incredibly cool to stop on Danish ground with the World Championships in Copenhagen. It would be absolutely crazy for me, and I hope it will be a huge party," Pedersen told TV 2. He won the World Championship road race in 2019, a significant highlight of his career.

Currently, Pedersen is leading the points classification in the Tour de France, wearing the green jersey. He has already secured one stage win in this year's edition. On Wednesday's 11th stage, he finished 11th, successfully defending the points jersey, a feat never before achieved by a Dane.

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It would be incredibly cool to stop on Danish ground with the World Championships in Copenhagen. It would be absolutely crazy for me, and I hope it will be a huge party.