""The past few years haven't been easy physically and mentally, but I've done everything I can to rediscover the joy and passion that made me fall in love with this sport in the first place. And I succeeded,""
""to the next generation of cyclists: live for your sport, but don't forget to live outside of it as well. "Don't get lost in the numbers, the wattage, or the bike computer. Cycling isn't just about data; it's also about instinct, courage, and the love of cycling.""
Tosh Van der Sande, 34, is retiring after a 14-year professional career that began in 2012 with Lotto-Belisol and concluded with Visma-Lease a Bike. He recorded two professional wins—a Tour de l'Ain stage and a Tour de Wallonie stage—and built a reputation as a reliable domestique and team worker. Recent years brought physical and mental challenges, followed by a regained sense of joy and passion for cycling. He urged younger riders to balance life beyond the sport and to value instinct and courage over sole reliance on data. Belgian cycling faces a potential employment squeeze in 2026 as teams fold or fail to apply for licences.
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