Geraint Thomas will never really get off the bike. Even when, in 2025, he hangs up his bike, the Welshman will remain in the heart of the group. And not just for his legendary past. The 2025 Tour de France will be his last dance , the Tour of Britain his farewell parade in front of his home crowd, in Cardiff. But the future is already written: G, our G, will join the management of Ineos Grenadiers , becoming the perfect link between the world of riders and that of management.

A natural move for someone who has made the history of the team since its inception, when it was still called Sky. With two Olympic golds on the track, the yellow jersey in Paris in 2018 and the consistency of a great classic, Thomas is the right man to relaunch an Ineos that needs to renew itself — after a lackluster 2024 and a 2025 that is showing encouraging signs.

A born leader, inside and outside the race

In a high-altitude retreat to prepare for the final Tour de France of his career, Thomas is still hungry for racing, but also has the clarity to think about the future. And that future, inevitably, is still colored in Ineos red. As confirmed to Cyclingnews , the team is intent on keeping Thomas within its structure: “It would be crazy not to think of Geraint as part of the future of the team,” said Performance Director Scott Drawer . “He has unique skills and great credibility in the cycling world.”

And in fact, who better than him to bridge the gap between athletes and managers? Thomas already acts as a representative of the riders, speaking directly with CEO John Allert and Drawer himself. A key role, from team man to team man, capable of uniting worlds that often speak different languages.

The legend continues, just with another bike (and another desk)

Cycling changes, it evolves, but it always needs men like Geraint Thomas. Men who have given everything on the road and are ready to give just as much behind the scenes. On May 25th he will turn 39. And even if his watts will no longer make his opponents tremble on the climbs, his weight within the team will be more decisive than ever.

A new role for a true champion. And, who knows, maybe one day even a future DS in the flagship? In the meantime, one thing is certain: G is staying in the group.