Kim Cadzow retires from professional cycling at 24
New Zealand cycling prospect Kim Cadzow has retired from the sport, citing struggles with RED-S and cycling becoming a source of unhappiness rather than joy.
Kim Cadzow, once considered a promising talent in professional cycling, has retired from the sport at age 24. She has attributed her decision to stepping away from cycling to her battle with RED-S, a condition affecting athletes, and her experience of the sport becoming increasingly negative rather than enjoyable.
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‘I was happier when I wasn’t doing it’: Cadzow retires from cycling aged 24
Kim Cadzow was one of the brightest prospects in cycling. Here, she explains her struggle with RED-S and why riding her bike felt like punishment. The post ‘I was happier when I wasn’t doing it’: Cadzow retires from cycling aged…