Lizzie Deignan Announces Retirement After 2025 Season

Lizzie Deignan one of Britain’s most accomplished road cyclists, has announced that she will retire at the end of the 2025 season. Throughout her career, the 35-year-old earned numerous prestigious victories including an Olympic silver medal in 2012 and a world title in 2015. She also became the first rider to win all three of cycling’s ‘monument’ one-day races: Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Tour of Flanders. Deignan’s 2021 Paris-Roubaix victory where she broke away with 82km to go remains one of cycling’s most remarkable performances.

In addition to her sporting achievements, Deignan played a significant role in advocating for women’s cycling, pushing for better salaries, sponsorships and media exposure. She proved that motherhood and elite athletics could coexist, returning to the top after having two children and influencing the industry’s approach to maternity clauses in contracts. Despite her successful career, Deignan reflected on the challenge of maintaining the fierce determination required to stay at the top, saying her motivation was beginning to wane.

She will spend her final year mentoring younger team members at Lidl-Trek, sharing her valuable experience with the next generation. Deignan’s legacy extends beyond her titles. She helped advance women’s cycling securing more equitable opportunities for female athletes. Her journey also included personal struggles such as facing public scrutiny after missing anti-doping tests but she overcame these challenges with resilience.

Looking ahead, Lizzie Deignan expressed her desire to stay involved in cycling, believing she can continue to contribute to the sport she loves.