Summary
Thousands of fans are expected to watch cyclist Geraint Thomas as he competes in his final race during the Tour of Britain. Thomas, a 2018 Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medalist, will finish his career in Cardiff on Sunday. The final race will pass significant locations from his life in Wales.
Key Facts
- Geraint Thomas, a champion cyclist, is retiring after the Tour of Britain ends in Cardiff.
- Thomas won the Tour de France in 2018 and Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012.
- His last race will start at a velodrome in Newport and pass through places important to his life, before ending in his hometown.
- Thomas currently holds 86th place in the Tour of Britain, trailing the leader by over 16 minutes.
- His team, Ineos Grenadiers, will wear special jerseys to honor his career.
- About 8,000 people celebrated his Tour de France win at a parade seven years ago.
- He has discussed taking a management role with his current team after retirement.
- Thomas has been a part of teams that have won significant cycling events since joining Team Sky in 2010.
