Geraint Thomas has confirmed that the 2025 Tour of Britain
will be his last race, ending a career that spans almost two decades and
includes victories at the sport’s biggest events. The 2018 Tour de France
winner will retire on the roads of Cardiff, bringing his story full circle in
front of home crowds. But, it seems some big news is now on the horizon for the
Welshman.
According to Ciro Scognamiglio, Thomas will not be stepping
away from the sport entirely. From 2026, he is expected to become INEOS
Grenadiers’ head of racing, a role that will see him move directly into the
team’s management structure. The appointment has been widely anticipated, given
Thomas’s long-standing leadership within the squad and his incredible palmares.
After completing his 14th and final Tour de France last
month, Thomas reflected on his journey. "Honestly, watching it on TV when
I was a kid, it felt like something that happened in a different
universe," he wrote on X. "I dreamt of racing it, of winning it, but
I never for a second thought I would. And then, in 2007, there I was on the
start line. Now I've raced 14 of the flipping things."
"Winning it in 2018 changed my life and I’ll never be
able to quite believe I did that. But honestly, just riding the Tour is the
biggest pleasure of all. Experiencing the race, the country, the people, the
fans, it's something I'll never ever forget or take for granted."
Thomas’s career began on the track, where he became an
Olympic champion in team pursuit before focusing fully on the road. With Team
Sky and later INEOS, he was part of multiple Tour-winning squads before
claiming his own yellow jersey in 2018. His final seasons have been defined as
much by mentorship as by personal results, guiding younger riders through the
demands of Grand Tour leadership.
In May, speaking to the Guardian, Thomas hinted at the type
of post-racing role he would seek. “I think I've got a lot to offer on
performance and going after bike races. There'd be a lot to learn as well,
which is also exciting. It all depends on the role I'd end up doing, but that's
the type of challenge I'd be looking for."
For now, his focus is on his farewell race. “It'll be
amazing. It will be full circle: finishing my career on the roads in Cardiff.
There will be lots of friends and family there. I can't think of a better way
to finish.”
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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