Geraint Thomas weighs in an offer to continue "a career after career" within INEOS Grenadiers: "I feel like I've got a lot to offer this team"

Sitting in his afvourite pub, sipping a pint of beer, playing darts or snooker with his buddies and occasionally throwing in a podcast... I think we all imagined Geraint Thomas' retiring would look something like that. But now it seems like his love for cycling could prevail and keep him in the sport in the years after his active career.

This week, the best Welsh rider in peloton informed that the 2025 season will be his last among pros after a prolonged period of foreshadowing the news. What is not clear at the moment is whether we will see Thomas in any kind of role within cycling.

The successful relationship between Thomas and INEOS Grenadiers might continue with what seems to be an offer to join the management of the British WorldTeam. "It's just something I'm thinking about and talking about," Thomas told Cyclingnews, "but nothing's concrete at all, so I'm just looking at options."

Thomas broke the news that he could be heading for Ineos management on Daniel Benson's Substack on Friday, but 24 hours later he added that "nothing was guaranteed, but it's an option. At the moment, I'm more concentrated on enjoying my last season on the bike."

The 38-year-old rider took on the role of mentor to the team's youngsters long ago and so the transition into team car or a similar position could be a nice fit. "I feel like I've got a lot to offer, I'd love to stay involved in the sport, this team," he told Cyclingnews. "I feel like a big part of that as well, so I want to help to see it continue to move forward again and get back to the top."

But before Geraint Thomas decides what he wants to do next, there's still a plenty of nice races to ride, including a likely Grand Tour participation. Of course he won't be there "just for the sake of participating". "I've got plenty of progression to make," he said. "But I've got four weeks after this to really knuckle down and get some good work done."