After fifteen years in the professional peloton, the greatest Costa Rican runner in history, Andrey Amadorends his career at the age of 38. Cycling legend in Costa Rica, Andrey Amador turned pro in 2009 within the Savings Bank. Two seasons later, he joined the Movistarwhere he spent most of his career. Within the Spanish team, Amador achieves its best results. Wearing the pink jersey, he finished 4th in the Tour of Italy 2015, won a stage on this same event in 2012. His end of career is more complicated, he moves to INEOS two years before joining EF Education-Easy Post. In May, he was hit by a truck while training and never made it back. He officially announced that he was ending his career this Wednesday, having started 7 Tour de France.
Video – Andrey Amador, leader of the Giro in 2016
“It’s not something that was planned”
In a video, Amador explained the reasons for this choice. “The reality is that this year has been a difficult year, full of injuries, accidents, which have prevented me from cycling at the level I am used to. It wasn't an easy decision, it wasn't something that was planned, but that's how life and cycling are. Although I am retiring from professional cycling, I will always be linked to this sport that I love so much, I take with me indelible memories and the satisfaction of having given the best of myself.”he said.
“Throughout my career, I have had the honor of representing Costa Rica in the most prestigious international competitions, achieving things I would never have imagined, since my victory in the 14th stage of the Giro d 'Italia in 2012, until wearing the pink jersey in 2016. There will now be moments of rest. I take care of my health as much as possible to prepare for the next big surprise, thank you all. the conclusion Amador.
