Another excellent farewell for Italian cycling in this end of season: Jakub Mareczko is hanging up his bicycle. Here are the words published by the Brescia sprinter on his Instagram profile:

"The time has come to stop. After years spent between dreams, sacrifices, and great emotions, I'm closing an incredible chapter of my life. I had the privilege of racing with the best, learning from each of them, and experiencing cycling at the highest levels.

I will carry with me every climb, every victory, every disappointment.

Thanks to those who believed in me and shared the road, team, teammates, fans... A special thanks goes to my family who supported me in everything, always!

This race ends here, but passion never dies...

Kuba"