Sports10/7/2025The Guardian

‘I’m the total opposite to Cav and Brad’: Geraint Thomas on how a normal bloke won the Tour de France

‘I’m the total opposite to Cav and Brad’: Geraint Thomas on how a normal bloke won the Tour de France

Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France winner, describes himself as the "total opposite" to cyclists like Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins. While he portrays a laidback and relaxed public persona, Thomas was highly dedicated and determined in his training and racing. He did everything he could to reach his best performance, in contrast with Cavendish's outspoken nature and Wiggins' "rock-star image." Thomas also notes that Ineos, the team he rides for, is held to a different standard than other teams. The article highlights the grit and sacrifice required to succeed at the highest level of professional cycling, despite the public's perception of Thomas as a "normal bloke."

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