A friend closing a chapter of his life, a guy who has fulfilled his dream, a champion facing his last race and hanging up his bike - although, as Iwan Spekenbrink, general manager of Picnic PostNL, says - in the purest cycling, there will always be a place for someone like him.

Romain Bardet is closing his career today and the Dutch team has dedicated an truly emotional video message to him. Ten minutes of images and special testimonials: "We have gathered friends, family, teammates, and those who helped shape Romain Bardet's career, and they all wish him a very special farewell for his last race at the Critérium du Dauphiné. Get your tissues ready because... it's quite emotional! Thank you for everything, Romain" the team writes.

Ten minutes, with English and French subtitles to make understanding easier: watch it, it's truly worth it. Just as it's worth giving Romain a round of applause. Personally, we did so by standing up.