Fabian Cancellara at the 2016 Giro d'Italia (Sunada)
Fabian Cancellara, who retired after winning the Olympic time trial three months a go in Rio de Janeiro, admits that he is "getting fatter."
The 35-year-old Swiss time triallist and Classics star pulled the plug on his career after riding to a gold medal ahead of Dutchman Tom Dumoulin and Brit Chris Froome. Since, he has been busy: a farewell ride in Japan and a book launch on Thursday in Antwerp.
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