Sometimes, just a few lines are enough to say almost everything. As Geraint Thomas just posted: "I thought it was time to make it official: yes, this will be my last year in the peloton. It hasn't been a bad journey, eh? I could never have imagined, not even in my wildest dreams, that I would be a professional cyclist for 19 seasons. There will be plenty of time to reflect and tell stories, but before that moment, I have some big races to prepare."

Crystal clear, Mr. G. We'll be waiting for you in the peloton from Wednesday in the Algarve, to live another season together.