Geraint Thomas, the Olympic star and Tour de France champion, will retire at the end of season
- Geraint Thomas, the Olympic and Tour de France champion, announced that the 2025 season will be his last as a professional cyclist, stating it is time to make it official.
- At age 38, Thomas plans to focus on supporting his team, Ineos Grenadiers, during his final year.
- Thomas, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, won the Tour de France in 2018 and has had a 19-year cycling career.
- Stephen Park, British Cycling's performance director, praised Thomas for his stellar career and influence on future cyclists.
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Geraint Thomas announces retirement
After nearly two decades at the top of professional cycling, Geraint Thomas has confirmed that 2024 will be his final year in the peloton. The Welshman, who has enjoyed a glittering career with Olympic golds, World Championship titles, and a historic Tour de France victory, says the time is right to step away from the sport. At 38, Thomas still plans to race one last Tour de France this summer… Source
Ex-Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas to retire
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will retire at the end of this season, the 38-year-old Welsh cycling star announced on Monday. ‘Grumpy guy’ “Thought it was time we made it official. Yes, this will be my last year in the peloton,” the Ineos rider posted on X. “It’s not been a bad run eh?” added the decorated all-rounder who won Olympic team pursuit golds in 2008 and 2012 and three world titles, also in team pursuit. Thought it was ti…
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