Just a week ago, Nino Schurter evaded questions about his plans to have children in an interview and did not comment on his partner Malene Degn's apparent pregnancy. Now the couple have created facts themselves on social media with unmistakable pictures.

For Schurter, this means he is going to be a father for the second time. His marriage to Nina Schurter has already produced nine-year-old daughter Lisa, who often accompanies him to World Cup races and World Championships.

In an interview with Ride, the newly retired world champion emphasized how much he was looking forward to the new freedoms - finally being able to lead a "normal" life without having to constantly think about the training effect. It is fitting that he can now devote much more time to his second role as a father.

Schurter has been in a relationship with former professional mountain biker Malene Degn for some time, but has always kept a low public profile. It was at the World Cup in Lenzerheide that the couple revealed their relationship for the first time - and are now getting down to business by starting a family.