Veronica Ewers steps away from cycling
EF Education-Oatly announced on Tuesday that Veronica Ewers is stepping away from cycling. EF and the 31-year-old American have agreed to part ways in a "mutual decision" that "prioritizes Veronica’s long-term well-being and health as she continues her recovery from RED-S [Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport]."
Ewers previously took time off in 2024 to focus on recovery from RED-S, and then resumed racing in 2025.
"Ahead of the team’s 2026 pre-season camp, bloodwork performed by her personal nutritionist revealed she was still showing hormonal values consistent with RED-S," the team said in a statement. "As a result, Veronica and the team jointly agreed to release her from her contract. The decision was made to enable her to take time away from the sport to fully focus on her recovery while also removing any contractual pressures associated with being a professional athlete."
In a post on Substack on Tuesday, Ewers wrote about the torrid journey that led to this point, detailing her years spent fighting an eating disorder.
