Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas has been appointed as the director of racing for Ineos Grenadiers, a role that marks a natural progression from his illustrious career as a professional cyclist. The 39-year-old Welshman retired from racing in September 2025 after an incredible career that saw him win numerous titles and podiums in the Grand Tours.
Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018 under the team's former guise of Team Sky, will bring his vast knowledge of the sport to the role. He is set to work closely with Sir David Brailsford, Dr Scott Drawer, and other senior management team members to provide crucial input into race strategy, rider recruitment, development, and race readiness.
Thomas has had an illustrious career, winning Olympic gold in Beijing and London as well as numerous titles on the track and on the road. He also dominated the Tour de France with his teammates Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins, helping them win the prestigious event seven times between 2012 and 2019.
Despite struggling to replicate that success since leaving Team Sky, Ineos Grenadiers remain a force to be reckoned with in professional cycling. The team won 28 races in 2025, up from their low of 14 in 2024, but have not won a Grand Tour since Egan Bernal at the Giro d'Italia in 2021.
Thomas' appointment reflects Ineos Grenadiers' long-term commitment to building from within and harnessing his immense knowledge of the sport for the benefit of his fellow riders. The team will be hoping that Thomas can help revive their fortunes and bring success back to the saddle.
With his humility, sense of humour, and experience, Thomas is well-placed to make a positive impact on the team. He has already demonstrated his ability to adapt and navigate the highs and lows of elite sport, and it will be interesting to see how he applies these skills in his new role as director of racing.
Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018 under the team's former guise of Team Sky, will bring his vast knowledge of the sport to the role. He is set to work closely with Sir David Brailsford, Dr Scott Drawer, and other senior management team members to provide crucial input into race strategy, rider recruitment, development, and race readiness.
Thomas has had an illustrious career, winning Olympic gold in Beijing and London as well as numerous titles on the track and on the road. He also dominated the Tour de France with his teammates Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins, helping them win the prestigious event seven times between 2012 and 2019.
Despite struggling to replicate that success since leaving Team Sky, Ineos Grenadiers remain a force to be reckoned with in professional cycling. The team won 28 races in 2025, up from their low of 14 in 2024, but have not won a Grand Tour since Egan Bernal at the Giro d'Italia in 2021.
Thomas' appointment reflects Ineos Grenadiers' long-term commitment to building from within and harnessing his immense knowledge of the sport for the benefit of his fellow riders. The team will be hoping that Thomas can help revive their fortunes and bring success back to the saddle.
With his humility, sense of humour, and experience, Thomas is well-placed to make a positive impact on the team. He has already demonstrated his ability to adapt and navigate the highs and lows of elite sport, and it will be interesting to see how he applies these skills in his new role as director of racing.
Geraint's appointment makes total sense. I mean, he's been around the block a few times, won all sorts of titles... he knows what works & what doesn't 
. Plus, he's got that Welsh charm 
which can only help with team morale. Not sure if he'll be able to bring home another Grand Tour win though... 
still a big ask for the lads. But I reckon it's worth a shot & fingers crossed they'll get some decent results this season 
! like, he's been a total legend on the bike and now he gets to use that expertise to help the team grow and succeed. it's awesome that they're investin in him from within, you know? i think he's gonna bring a fresh perspective and some much-needed stability to the team after all those ups and downs. plus, can u imagine him crackin jokes with the lads? 
i'm defo rootin for them now!
. Geraint Thomas is definitely a legend on the track, but can he bring that same magic to the team? I mean, it's one thing to win Olympic gold and Tour de France titles, but another to build a winning culture from scratch. Still, with his experience and knowledge of the sport, he might just be the one to do it 
... or not 
. The team's been doing alright for themselves this year, I guess. 28 wins is nothing to sneeze at 
. We'll see how Thomas' appointment shakes things up (not that it will change much 
).
... or maybe he'll be able to adapt and lead the team to victory 
.
!
The guy's won all the big titles - Olympic gold, Tour de France, and all that jazz 
It's like, what more can you ask for?