Nearly four dozen riders are calling an end to their careers. Here are some of the notables.

Retiring from pro cycling after a long career, Danny Pate remembers nearly winning a Tour stage, Cavendish's generosity, and more.

Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies signs Danny Pate, who's coming off of eight years on the WorldTour, as well as an ascendant Rob Britton.

The British team unveils its full roster for the 2016 season, which includes high-profile riders Michal Kwiatkowski and Mikel Landa.

The Tour has plenty of big name firepower, but there are several riders not at the French grand tour

One of Spain's most elegant cities, San Sebastián will be on display at the end of the 219km race this weekend

Danny Pate says Team Sky will go down swinging despite losing GC hopes with Chris Froome and Richie Porte

Riders such as Andrew Talansky and Tejay van Garderen are taking over an American contingent still scarred by the Lance Armstrong scandal

2012 Tour winner Bradley Wiggins is left off Sky's Tour squad that sees the return of Danny Pate for the first time since 2011

American workhorse will stay at Sky