When Svein Tuft began squeezing his brakes early, he knew his career was over.
Prior to the start of the 2019 season, Tuft thought he’d retire on a high. He had just put on a noteworthy performance at the prestigious Giro d’Italia and also won a national championship. That, it seemed to him, was the right time to cross the finish line for good.
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