British Olympic icon declares retirement as followers say it has been a ‘pleasure’

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas has announced his retirement from cycling at the end of the 2025 season

Geraint Thomas has announced his retirement from cycling.

Thomas, 38, started his European season in Portugal on Sunday, finishing 65th in the Figueira Champions Classic. However, he has now confirmed on X, he will hang up his cleats at the end of the season.

“Thought it was time we made it official. Yes, this will be my last year in the peloton. It’s not been a bad run eh?

“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine being a pro for 19 years. There’ll be lots of time to reflect but, before then, I’ve got some big races to prep for!”

Thomas has won two Olympic gold medals – both in the team pursuit at the 2008 and 2012 games – but his biggest achievement came on the road when he won the 2018 Tour de France.

That summer, the Welshman conquered the mythical Alpe d’Huez as he bested team-mate Chris Froome and Dutch sensation Tom Dumoulin during their lap of France.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure G,” one fan said, responding to Thomas’ announcement. While a second replied: “Part of British cycling royalty!”

“Since I was a kid I dreamt of riding the Tour and being part of the Olympics and winning was obviously a dream as well, but to achieve that was just nuts,” he told BBC Breakfast.

“I think now the decision is official, you do start to reflect because when you’re in it, it’s just one thing after the next, year after year, so you don’t really appreciate it.

“I guess at the time you enjoy it but I don’t think you sit back and reflect and think, so there will be a bit of that this year.”

Thomas has also won Paris–Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné and E3 Harelbeke as well as the National Championships in 2010.