It’s rarely a shock to hear that your favorite celebrity couple is calling it quits. But when the king of the pro peloton splits from his wife of three years, it does come as a bit of a surprise—especially when the news arrives right in the middle of the Tour de France.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Peter Sagan announced that he and his wife Katarina would be separating, though the two would remain close as co-parents of their young son, Marlon, who was born last fall.

“After a long and thoughtful discussion, Kate and I have come to the conclusion that we would be much better if we separated as a couple,” the 28-year-old Slovakian and three-time World Champion wrote. “We feel we should continue our lives as good friends and we both agree it is the right decision.”

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The post has racked up more than 1,000 comments and well-wishes for the couple, whose relationship had been notably popular among fans. The pair often appeared together in lighthearted videos that made Sagan a favorite in the pro ranks. Most famously, the two .

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Will the separation affect Sagan’s performance on the Tour? So far, he seems to be holding up. He won stages 2 and 5 last week, continues to wear the green sprinter’s jersey with a comfortable lead of 110 points over Alexander Kristoff. And after Marcel Kittel and Mark Cavendish failed to make the Stage 12 time cut on Wednesday, he remains one of the only sprinters left in the race.

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Sagan even appears to be in good spirits, finding time to joke with other racers in the peloton. As Vincenzo Nibali signaled for his team car, for instance, Sagan rode up and gave him a high-five instead.

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