{
  "id": 14416638,
  "title": "'I had so much more left to give and dreams left to chase' – 22-year-old retires after failing to find a team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/i-had-so-much-more-left-to-give-and-dreams-left-to-chase-22-year-old",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:33:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-had-so-much-more-left-to-give-and-dreams-left-to-chase-22-year-old-retires-after-failing-to-find-a-team"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Belgian cyclist Senne Hulsmans, 22, has announced his retirement from the sport after being unable to secure a team for the 2027 season. Hulsmans, who previously raced for Soudal Quick-Step and VolkerWessels, cited multiple injuries, surgeries, rehabilitation, and a significant crash as reasons for his decision. Despite his love for the sport, Hulsmans admitted that he never imagined his cycling career would end so soon. He spent three seasons as a development rider for Soudal Quick-Step between 2023 and 2025, achieving notable victories and stage wins. The Belgian cyclist expressed his disappointment in not finding a team for the upcoming season, but remained grateful for the memories and experiences the sport had provided. Hulsmans stated that cycling would be saying goodbye to him, though he acknowledged that new opportunities lie ahead.",
  "summary": "Former Soudal Quick-Step development team rider underwent four surgeries in four years",
  "key_points": [
    "Belgian cyclist Senne Hulsmans, 22, retires from cycling.",
    "Unable to secure a team for 2027 season due to injuries and crash.",
    "Grateful for cycling memories despite disappointment in not finding a team."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}