Luke Rowe Joins Decathlon AG2R as Sports Director

Luke Rowe, after a 13-year career with Ineos Grenadiers (formerly Team Sky), is transitioning to a sports director role at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, starting November 1. Rowe, 34, announced his retirement from professional racing earlier in the year, despite having a contract until 2025. He expressed enthusiasm about Decathlon AG2R's future projects and international ambitions, aiming to support riders, particularly in the classics. Rowe's career highlights include aiding champions like Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas in the Tour de France. His move comes amid Ineos's struggles, where he recently critiqued the team's performance. Ineos bid farewell to Rowe with gratitude for his contributions as a rider.