Milan Orins leaves professional cycling after struggle with anxiety disorder

Milan Orins has stepped away from professional cycling after two seasons with the Lotto team following a struggle with an anxiety disorder.

The Weight of the Elite Transition

Before his promotion to the professional ranks, Orins established himself near the summit of the international under-23 calendar. He secured podium finishes at both Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. He also came close to winning medals in the time trial events at both the world and European championships.

That glittering amateur resume earned him a coveted contract with the Lotto professional setup. Yet the reality of the elite WorldTour peloton proved entirely different.

Orins Reveals Anxiety Disorder After Poor Results

Across two full seasons with the team, Orins failed to secure any prominent results. The rider began speaking publicly about his anxiety disorder in 2025, revealing the intense mental strain accompanying his brief professional tenure.

An Open Farewell to the Pelotons

In his official farewell message detailed by DHnet, Orins reflected candidly on the illusion of turning a hobby into a job. Il n’y a rien de mieux que de faire de sa passion son métier, Orins wrote in the statement cited by the outlet, acknowledging that his own experience shattered that ideal.

J’ai signé avec fierté mon premier contrat professionnel chez Lotto-Intermarché, sans me douter qu’il serait aussi le dernier, he continued. La situation a vite changé. Je ne reviendrai pas sur cette partie de mon histoire, mais elle m’a plongé dans une période très sombre et m’a fait réaliser qu’il y a autre chose dans la vie que le cyclisme.