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But that's not really about justifying un-retirement, that's about justifying selection. And it is worth bearing in mind that, unlike men's cycling, retirement for women frequently involves finances as part of the decision. Since retirement from professional racing, Pooley has continued as an athlete in triathlon and running partly because she can pay her way by doing it. Something she could do as a cyclist.