Geraint Thomas Ends Career at 2025 Tour of Britain

Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France champion, is set to retire from professional cycling with a final race at the 2025 Tour of Britain, culminating in his hometown of Cardiff. The six-day race will traverse from Southwold to Cardiff, featuring challenging climbs such as The Tumble and Caerphilly Mountain, and will include top competitors like Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel. Thomas will ride wearing a special red jersey designed to honor his Welsh heritage and career highlights, including a Welsh dragon and a drawing by his son. A commemorative event at Cardiff Castle is planned to celebrate his achievements, with Thomas expressing excitement about a proper farewell. Reflecting on his career, Thomas credited his proximity to the Maindy velodrome in Cardiff for his successful career and expressed gratitude for being able to conclude on his own terms. His illustrious career includes Olympic gold medals, Commonwealth Games victories, and wins in prestigious races like the Criterium du Dauphine and Paris-Nice.