Geraint Thomas Articles

Thomas And Doull Confirmed In Team Sky Squad For Cardiff Homecoming

Geraint Thomas is relishing racing in front of his home crowds at the OVO Energy Tour of Britain. The Cardiff-born rider was confirmed in Team Sky’s six-man squad for the race which gets underway in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Ian Gordon | Aug 30, 2017

Thomas And Doull Relishing Cardiff Homecoming

Geraint Thomas will make his comeback from a broken collarbone on next month’s OVO Energy Tour of Britain. The Team Sky rider will be joined by Owain Doull for the eight-day event which finishes in their home city of Cardiff on Sunday, September 10.

Ian Gordon | Aug 24, 2017

Thomas Out Of Tour de France With Bust Shoulder

Geraint Thomas is out of the Tour de France after a heavy crash on stage nine.The Cardiff-born rider who was lying second in the overall standings has a suspected broken right collarbone.

Ian Gordon | Jul 09, 2017

Velothon Riders Set To Show Their Yellow Fever

Velothon Wales 2017 riders have been asked to create a sea of yellow in tribute to Tour de France hero Geraint Thomas. Almost 10,000 cycling enthusiasts will descend on South Wales on Sunday, and they are being encouraged to sport something yellow after Thomas became the first Welshman to claim the famous yellow jersey this week.

Editor | Jul 06, 2017
Geraint Thomas Pic: Belga News Agency/Alamy Live News

Geraint Thomas Loses Yellow Jersey And Admits He'll Miss It

Geraint Thomas has admitted it saddened him to lose the Tour de France yellow jersey – but he intends to help new race leader Chris Froome keep hold of the prize. Froome took the jersey from Sky team-mate Thomas as Fabio Aru won stage five from Irishman Dan Martin at La Planche des Belles Filles. Froome crossed the line in third place ahead of BMC’s Richie Porte, but with Thomas down in 10th place, the Welshman surrendered the race lead he took in Saturday’s opening time trial in Dusseldorf.

Graham Thomas | Jul 05, 2017

Thomas Living The Dream With Another Day In Yellow

Geraint Thomas admits he is living the dream after keeping hold of the Yellow Jersey as Tour de France leader for at least another day. The Cardiff-born rider finished eighth on Monday’s stage three from Verviers to Longwy two seconds behind winner Peter Sagan.

Ian Gordon | Jul 03, 2017

Thomas Survives Scare To Keep Hold Of Yellow Jersey

Geraint Thomas kept hold of the Yellow Jersey for another day after surviving a crash on the second stage of the Tour de France. The Cardiff-born rider was one of five Team Sky riders who were sent tumbling on the slippery Belgian roads – including fellow Welshman Luke Rowe.

Ian Gordon | Jul 02, 2017

Thomas And Rowe Ready For Tour de France After Team Sky Call-Up

Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe have been named in Team Sky’s squad for the Tour de France. The Cardiff-born duo are part of a nine-strong squad that will be backing Chris Froome when he launches his bid for a fourth win in Dusseldorf on July 1st.

Ian Gordon | Jun 22, 2017

Thomas Can Power Back In Tour De France After Giro Agony

Geraint Thomas’ boss is hopeful the battered Welsh rider will be ft for the Tour de France after being forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia. The Team Sky ace quit just before the start of Friday’s stage 13 having suffered knee and shoulder injuries in a crash five days before.

Ian Gordon | May 20, 2017

Thomas The Flank Engine Ready For His Screen Test

Geraint Thomas had to badger his Dad to upgrade the family television so he could follow cycling’s top races in Europe. Now the Cardiff-born rider is hoping to dominate that same screen when he launches his Giro d’Italia bid in Sardinia on Friday.

Ian Gordon | May 04, 2017

Thomas Has Giro In His Sights After Conquering The Alps

Geraint Thomas has set his sights on the Giro d’Italia after winning the Tour of the Alps. The Cardiff-born rider saw off a series of attacks from French rival Thibaut Pinot to win the five day race.

Ian Gordon | Apr 22, 2017
Geraint Thomas Pic: Belga News Agency/Alamy Live News

Geraint Thomas Races To Stage Win In Italy

Geraint Thomas claimed victory for a shell-shocked Team Sky on the second stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Welsh rider found himself in a lowly 109th place after Wednesday’s opening team time-trial, when Gianni Moscon suffered a nasty crash, but he bounced back in style on the 228km stage from Camaiore to Pomarance.

Graham Thomas | Mar 09, 2017