Thomas Lofkvist has announced his decision to hang up his wheels in August, citing a chronic fatigue, and will take the start of his final race as a professional rider in always somewhat nostalgic “race of the falling leaves” on Sunday.

The 30-year old Swede claimed to be ready to enter a new chapter of his life, eager to enjoy his family and wonders of life in Switzerland before returning to his home country.

“I have no regrets. I leave with peace of mind ten years after signing my first pro contract with Française des Jeux,” he said.

“I have some projects that I am quietly pursuing. But before moving back to Sweden with my wife and two boys, I am going to take advantage of all the things in Switzerland that I could never do during my career, starting with skiing.”

Joining Lofkvist in IAM Cycling’s team for Lombardia will be Matthias Brändle, Mathias Frank, Jonathan Fumeaux, Jérôme Pineau, Sébastien Reichenbach, Patrick Schelling and Johann Tschopp.