Rouleur longreads: Svein Tuft, Worst Retirement Ever
Land's End to John o'Groats the long way round, and letting go of the competitive urge
In August 2020, the former Canadian pro Svein Tuft lined up at the start of the 2000 kilometre GBDuro ultra-distance race. It was the latest stage in his very unorthodox retirement. Ben Cutler reads 'Worst Retirement Ever' from Rouleur issue 102. The words are by Svein himself, and there's strong language throughout.
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In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
