Six Day rider Slippens retires

Robert Slippens has put an end to his pro career

Robert Slippens has put an end to his pro career (Image credit: Luc Claessen)

Dutch track rider Robert Slippens is retiring in the middle of the Six Day season, with immediate effect. At a press conference in Amsterdam on Wednesday, the 33-year-old told reporters, "My body no longer has the power to accomplish such strenuous activities. Because of my physical problems, it is no longer possible to perform at the highest level for the whole winter season."