‘I was just a normal bloke from Cardiff who ended up winning the Tour’
CHRIS GRAYTHEN/ GETTY IMAGES Geraint Thomas became the first Welshman and third British rider to win the Tour de France in 2018 ‘I’m the total opposite to Cav and Brad’ The two-time Olympic gold medallist details the grit needed to succeed and says Ineos are held to a different standard than other teams ‘I will miss the routine and having that goal to work towards. That’s been my life for 20 years’ 8 Oct 2025 - The Guardian Donald McRae According to G by Geraint Thomas is published by Quercus 'I’m pretty laidback and don’t take myself too seriously off the bike,” Geraint Thomas says as, in retirement, the 2018 Tour de France winner reflects on the contrast between his relaxed public persona and his real self. “I think people assume I’m like that in every aspect of my life. But when it came to training and racing I took it really seriously. I did everything I could to reach my very best and always go as deep as possible. I had that determination to perform.” The ...