Three-time cyclocross elite men's U.S. champion Stephen Hyde announced his retirement Monday after a decade-long career. He spent the past two years with Steve Tilford Foundation Racing, finishing ninth in the final race at the US Nationals in DuPage County, Illinois, his lowest finish in the past seven races.

He finished the 2016-2017 season ranked in the top 10 in the UCI individual standings and won eight of his 11 podiums that year, including his first national championship and the first of his two continental championships. This season was his first without a win since he began racing cross in 2012.

"All things come to an end. And when I crossed the @usacycling #cxnats line, I crossed the last line. At least, professionally," Hyde posted on social media about his retirement.

As an elite rider, Hyde competed in six UCI Cyclocross World Championships as a member of Team USA, finishing in the top 20 three times. He will coach the host team at this weekend's World Championships, supporting 38 riders competing in seven events, including the new team relay.

"Stephen always selflessly shared his time, energy, and knowledge, while simultaneously pursuing his highest potential. His determination to be a true champion energized those around him. He has always demonstrated excellent qualities as a leader and coach and will be a great addition to the Team USA coaching staff at the World Championships in his home town of Fayetteville," USA Cyclocross Director Jesse Anthony said in a press release. He stated.

"I hope he will continue to be involved in the high-performance cyclocross space as he moves forward, as his skill set, experience, and passion bring unmatched value to our athletes and the entire cyclocross community."

This summer he added the Unbound Gravel 100-mile event to his schedule and won.

Hyde was most productive on the bike during his five years with the Cannondale-Cyclocross World Team; when he did not return to the team for the 2020-2021 season, he went independent with his coaching business, Stephen Hyde Coaching, and was a member of the Steve returned to racing with the Tilford Foundation Team. This team continues to cross with Joseph Schmaltz and team owner Raylin Nass, who was selected to the U.S. Women's Elite Team in Fayetteville.

"The last few years in this sport have been full of change, some of the biggest changes I could ever imagine from my life before. Honestly, there are too many people to thank in one paragraph for getting me into, through, and away from this sport. I want to give a special 'thank you' to Raylin Nass and everyone on the Steve Tilford Foundation Racing team," Hyde said in the release.

"I am proud to have contributed to the team and grateful for the opportunity to race in the name of the late, great Steve Tilford. I knew very little about his life, but through the time I have spent with friends and family around the world, I have come to know him better.

"I think my talent and drive could be put to better use in other areas of the sport. I have much to be thankful for and still have much to give back. The guidance and advice I have received throughout my career has been a guiding light, and now I want to return the favor. I want to see the sport of cyclocross thrive in America and produce champions of the level I know it can. I will continue to grow my coaching and performance management business through several different avenues. Only time will tell where that will lead.