The British Geraint Thomas37, winner of the Tour de France in 2018, has renewed his contract with the Ineos team until the end of the 2025 season, both parties announced on Monday.
Thus, Thomas will remain attached to the squad for 16 years, “consolidating his status as one of cycling’s most respected riders and an icon of British sport,” according to the team. And it is guaranteed to remain active until the age of 39.
“I’m really delighted to extend my time at Ineos. I still love cycling, running and training with the boys, every aspect of it,” said Thomas.
“Although ‘never say never’, in my head this is my last contract, but I know that I still have two great years left. And I would not continue in a different team,” he added when announcing the renewal.
For the Cardiff cyclist, two-time Olympic track champion, Ineos understands him “and, above all, he knows what it takes to succeed.”
“I have childhood friends here. I feel at home. We are an ambitious group and we have big goals for the future. I’m looking forward to getting back to work and I want to help the team continue to progress,” he highlighted .
Thomas has climbed every step of the Tour de France podium and is one of the most experienced riders in the professional peloton.
“I’m at the stage where I still want to perform, but at the same time I’m happy to help the team,” the Welshman said.
His record also includes victories at Paris-Nice, the Dauphine, the Tour of Switzerland and gold at the Commonwealth Games, among other events.
Rod Ellingworth, deputy team principal, said that Thomas “has not only won some of the biggest races in the world, but he has also proven himself to be a true champion on the bike, through the important role he plays in worldwide.” with younger riders.
“We know his ambition is to race with the best and this year we saw how close he was in the Giro d’Italia. Then he had bad luck in La Vuelta, which left him in the race, but he still fought until in the end there is real courage and determination. It continues to be inspiring to see,” said the manager.
“The team’s ambition is to get back to the top of the Tour de France podium and Geraint will play a key role in achieving that goal,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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