"I didn’t have a clue at the time but this would be the last time I would sign on before a stage as a professional cyclist. End of a 13 year chapter of my life & some of the most incredible memories. I could never have imagined as a young kid growing up in Tasmania I’d be lucky enough to travel the world riding a bike, ride with some of the best teams in the cycling world and meet so many brilliant people along the way. Appreciate all the retirement messages and the roadside support Tour of Britain. I’m very much ready to enjoy the next chapter but what a brilliant ride it was. As Forrest Gump said ‘I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home now’ "
Acho que de todos os que se retiram este ano , o Ritchie é aquele que secalhar mais pena tenho de ver acabar a carreira... e tal como na carreira.. ate na despedida tem azar! "All hail king of Willung Hill!