Pronk to retire end of April

Most aggressive rider Matti Pronk (Vacansoleil)

Most aggressive rider Matti Pronk (Vacansoleil) (Image credit: Lavuelta.com)

Matthe Pronk of Vacansoleil has decided to end not only his season but his career on April 25, with the Ronde van Noord-Holland as his last race. The 35-year-old had previously planned to end his career at the end of this season.