Overview

• The 39-year-old completed his final race in his birthplace of Cardiff, calling it the right time to stop as the route passed within 100 meters of his parents’ house and the pub of his first pint.
• Ineos honored his send-off with special jerseys, with the closing weekend staged in Wales from the Newport velodrome to the finish in the capital.
• Supporters lined the course with face masks and flags, and a post-stage event at Cardiff Castle drew roughly 4,000 fans, according to local reports.
• Thomas ends a decorated dual career featuring the 2018 Tour de France title, 14 Tour starts with podiums in 2019 and 2022, and Olympic team pursuit golds in 2008 and 2012.
• Coverage reports he is expected to move into a management role with Ineos/Grenadiers, with no formal announcement yet from the team.