Geraint Thomas, the Olympic star and Tour de France champion, will retire at the end of the season.
He announced this decision on Monday, stating he will focus on the Tour this summer with Ineos Grenadiers.
## What led to his decision?
Geraint Thomas had a tremendous appetite for victory, transforming into a leader over his almost two-decade career.
He will ride in support of the team's ambitions and "maybe try to win a stage but just enjoy the race” that he won in 2018.
## His career highlights
Thomas won gold medals in track cycling for Great Britain at the Olympic Games in 2008 and '12.
He started bike racing at 10 and his exceptional qualities did not remain unnoticed for long.
Rod Ellingworth, the performance director at Team Sky, recalled Thomas was "just flying round the track" at 13 or 14.
## His road to success
Thomas's first successes came on the track, but he later focused on road racing, winning the Paris-Roubaix junior race in 2004.
He rode the 2007 Tour, finishing 140th, and wore the white jersey for the best young rider for one stage in 2010.
Thomas won the week-long Paris-Nice in 2016, a victory that marked a turning point in his career.
## What's next for Geraint Thomas?
At 38, Thomas will now focus on enjoying his final season, reflecting on his achievements, and supporting his team.
Dave Brailsford, the man who masterminded Britain’s successes at the Olympics and Tour de France, described Thomas as "a true fighter".
Thomas's longevity at the highest level speaks volumes about his dedication and balanced lifestyle.
He will always be remembered as a champion who achieved his dreams, including winning the Tour de France in 2018.