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Is this the year someone works out how to stop Tadej Pogacar? The Slovenian two-time defending champion starts as a big favourite again, with the usual cast assembling to halt his three-peat bid. Primoz Roglic, the man who was cruelly unseated from yellow on the last competitive stage in 2020, and Geraint Thomas, the rejuvenated 2018 champion, are among those fancying a pop at the youngster – and both Ineos Grenadiers and Jumbo-Visma have assembled fierce squads in an attempt to crack him.
Geraint Thomas part of three-pronged Ineos leadership at Tour de France, Tom Pidcock makes debut
The Ineos Grenadiers have confirmed their eight-man line-up for the 2022 Tour de France, and will be fronted by the star-studded GC trio of Geraint Thomas, Dani Martinez and Adam Yates. Thomas was the 2018 Tour winner and tasted success in this year’s Tour de Suisse. Meanwhile, Martinez emerged victorious in the Tour of the Basque Country and Yates has won multiple Tour stages.
Geraint Thomas ‘very underrated’ and in ‘podium contention’ at Tour de France – Bradley Wiggins
Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) may not carry the “fear factor” of Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) – but that does not mean he should be discounted at the Tour de France, claims Bradley Wiggins. Thomas became just the second rider in history to claim career wins at the Tour de Suisse, Criterium du Dauphine and Tour de France with victory in Switzerland last week. Ad/> It has fuelled hopes he can make a surprise challenge at the Tour next month, with the Welshman expected to fight for leadership duties at Ineos alongside Adam Yates and Dani Martinez.
Geraint Thomas suggests ‘crazy’ first Tour de France week could dictate Team Ineos Grenadiers roles
Geraint Thomas admits he would “love to win another” Tour de France but stressed he would not lose time on purpose if Team Ineos Grenadiers’ strategy is to pick another leader. Fresh from becoming the first Briton to win the Tour de Suisse, Thomas is switching his focus to the Tour de France, which starts on July 1.
Tour de Suisse Women: Lucinda Brand takes fourth and final stage to seal overall victory
Trek Segrafredo’s Lucinda Brand won the fourth and final stage at Tour de Suisse Women, securing the overall victory in the process. Backing up her wins in the stages on Saturday and Monday, Brand took the risky approach of attacking early with 20km remaining in the race and reaped the rewards as she powered away from overnight leader Kristen Faulkner, of BikeExchange-Jayco, finishing in 2:59:20, 17 seconds faster than the runner-up.
Geraint Thomas 'easy' over Tour de France leadership for Ineos Grenadiers after Tour de Suisse win
Geraint Thomas says he is “happy to do whatever” at the Tour de France after leadership questions emerged following his overall victory at the Tour de Suisse. Thomas, 36, became the first British winner of the Tour de Suisse after finishing second in the individual time trial on Sunday. Ad/> The 2018 Tour de France champion was not expected to lead Ineos Grenadiers but took charge after Dani Martinez lost time on the opening stage and Adam Yates tested positive for Covid-19.
Thomas ready to grab his chance at Tour de France
Geraint Thomas said he is ready to help one of his Ineos Grenadiers team mates win the Tour de France next month, though if a chance to claim victory comes the Welshman's way he does not intend to pass it up.