# Diego Ulissi professional cycling career conclusion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diego-ulissi-professional-cycling-career-conclusion
> Updated: 2026-10-20T18:16:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Professional cyclist Diego Ulissi concluded the 2026 season without a victory, ending a sixteen-year streak of winning at least one race per season dating back to 2010. Despite this, the XDS Astana rider secured several podium finishes during the year and renewed his contract with the team through 2027.

Following the conclusion of the season, Ulissi announced his intention to retire from professional racing at the end of the 2027 season. His career, spanning nearly two decades with 49 professional victories, includes notable achievements such as eight Giro d’Italia stage wins and wearing the pink jersey during the 2025 Giro d’Italia.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Diego Ulissi announces retirement after 2027 season

Italian cyclist Diego Ulissi has announced he will retire from professional racing following the 2027 season, concluding a career that includes 49 victories and eight Giro d’Italia stage wins.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-ulissi-announces-retirement-after-2027-season

### 2026-10-18: Diego Ulissi ends 16-year winning streak in first winless season

Cyclist Diego Ulissi's 16-year streak of annual professional victories ended in 2026, though he has renewed his contract with XDS Astana through 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-ulissi-ends-16-year-winning-streak-in-first-winless-season

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