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'It's bonkers': Geraint Thomas reflects on career as he bids farewell to cycling

Geraint Thomas, with a career spanning over 25 years including Olympic gold and Tour de France victory, concludes his professional cycling journey in his hometown.

  • On Sunday, Cardiff hosted the Cardiff 10K and the final stage of the Tour of Britain, featuring Geraint Thomas's last professional race.
  • These events followed planned engineering work that caused no train services on several Cardiff routes and required buses to replace trains.
  • Road closures began from 9am in the city centre with rolling closures along major routes to accommodate the races and large crowds.
  • Reflecting on a career spanning more than 25 years in cycling, Geraint Thomas described his journey as “bonkers” and admitted that the upcoming experience would feel unusual.
  • The events caused widespread travel disruptions, prompting Cardiff Council to urge the public to plan ahead amid busy rail and road conditions.
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Cycling star Geraint Thomas ends an extraordinary 19-year professional career in Cardiff today.

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Sky News UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
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