It's over. Christophe Le Mevel (34 years old) rode his last race at the Tour of Spain. He finished in 22nd place in mid-September. Despite a proposal from a foreign team, the Cofirdis rider has decided to hang up the bike, according to Le Télégramme.

Christophe Le Mevel feels perfectly well in his new role as an ex-rider. When he finished the race on September 14, he was unaware but the Tour of Spain was the last race of his pro career, started in 2001 with Crédit Agricole.

"Already, it was important to finish with a three week race and not a small race. And it is a reasoned decision even if it sounds funny when you tell me that now I'm a former rider (laughs). But I will come back. I have a specific project to stay in touch with my former colleagues. But for now, it's secret."

Now, he is looking to the future but does not prevent him from taking a look in the mirror. "My greatest regret? Passing close to the pink jersey in the Giro 2011. My worst memory? Tour de France 2013. My best memory? My stage win in the 2005 Giro d'Italia where I met Laura (his wife)."