While waiting for his last race during his national round, the Tour of Britain (2-7 September), the Welshman Geraint Thomas (Ineos grenadiers) should not withdraw from the platoons. Indeed, according to the Italian media Ciro Scognamigliothe winner of Tour de France 2018 would be about to sign a new contract within the team INEOS Grenadiers To become … sports director from 2026! Last May, in an interview with the British media The Guardianthe man at 14 Large loops had hinted greatly in this position after his sports retirement.
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Info @Gazzetta_it – Sources confirmed us that @GeraintThomas86 – last race for him at tour of britain in september after a marvellous career – will be ‘Head of racing’ for @INEOSGrenadiers starting from 2026. The team is strongly building a new DS structure @cycling_podcast
– Ciro Scognamiglio (@cirogazzetta) August 9, 2025
“This is the type of challenge I'm looking for …”
“I think I have a lot to offer in terms of performance and pursuit of cycling races”he started. “There would also be a lot to learn, which is also exciting. Everything will depend on the role that I will in ultimately occupy, but this is the type of challenge that I am looking for.” For the moment, the native of Cardiff focuses on his last trip as a professional cyclist, at home, with a last step in Cardiff: “It will be incredible. The loop will be complete: I will end my career on the roads of Cardiff. Many friends and family members will be present. I cannot imagine a better way to finish”had concluded Geraint Thomas Last May during his interview with the British media The Guardian.
