"Geraint Thomas to compete in the Tour de France finale, backing teammate Carlos Rodriguez as the key rider for Ineos Grenadiers"
The cycling world is abuzz with anticipation as the 184 starters for the 2025 Tour de France have been confirmed, including the formidable Ineos Grenadiers team. This esteemed squad, known for their aggressive, free, and flair-filled racing style, is gearing up to bring their A-game to the biggest race in cycling.
Leading the charge for Ineos Grenadiers are three standout riders: Carlos Rodríguez, Geraint Thomas, and Filippo Ganna. Rodríguez, the primary leader, has shown consistent climbing performances and strong form leading into the race, making him a formidable contender for the general classification. Thomas, a 2018 Tour de France winner and the team captain for this year's event, is riding his 14th and final Tour before retirement. He will serve as both a supporting leader and an experienced road captain for the team. Ganna, a time trial specialist, is also a key rider for stage wins.
Rodríguez, at just 24 years old, has already made a significant impact in the world of cycling. He finished sixth at the Tour de Romandie and ninth at the recent Critérium du Dauphiné in 2025, and has consistently finished in the top 10 of all four of his three-week race appearances. His Tour de France debut in 2023 saw him finish a commendable sixth, a position he improved upon last season with a seventh-place finish.
Thomas, aged 39, will be participating in his 14th Tour de France, which will be his final one before retiring at the end of the season. Despite suffering injuries to his knee and hamstring in his last race at the Tour de Suisse, Thomas has announced his determination to give everything out on the road for the team to be as successful as possible.
Dr. Scott Drawer, the team's medical director, has highlighted the importance of the team's support for Rodríguez, particularly the cool, calm head and wealth of experience that Thomas brings to the table. Rodríguez himself will be one of the key helpers in Ineos Grenadiers' general classification (GC) challenge.
The Ineos Grenadiers team for the 2025 Tour de France also includes Thymen Arensman, Tobias Foss, Axel Laurance, Connor Swift, and Sam Watson. These riders, along with Rodríguez, Thomas, and Ganna, are poised to make a significant impact on the race, with the team targeting both stage victories and a strong overall classification finish.
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Sports enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate the 2025 Tour de France, with the Ineos Grenadiers team, known for their aggressive, free, and flair-filled racing style, gearing up to participate. This esteemed squad, led by three standout riders – Carlos Rodríguez, Geraint Thomas, and Filippo Ganna – aims to make a significant impact on the race, targeting both stage victories and a strong overall classification finish.
