The former Tour de France champion and double Olympic gold medallist has announced this will be his 19th and final year as a professional.

At 38, he's keeping his options open.

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08 Nov: Koko-tau Road, in Wellington's Parkvale, is closed following a serious crash involving cyclists

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27 Oct: New Zealand have secured two more medals on the final day of the track cycling world championships in Santiago

26 Oct: Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews has secured her first podium at the track cycling world championships in Santiago

24 Oct: Kiwi cyclist Campbell Stewart missed out on a bronze medal in the men's scratch race at the Track World Championships in Chile, despite seemingly crossing the line in third place

24 Oct: Australia claims silver in team pursuit at UCI track world championships in Santiago

24 Oct: Warriors boss Cameron George has dispatched any lurking Luke Metcalf exit rumours, after the 26-year-old Aussie halfback signed an extension until the end of the 20-28 NRL season

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