LONDON :Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas has been appointed Director of Racing at INEOS Grenadiers following his retirement from riding this year, the British team announced on Thursday.

"This team has been my home since day one, and stepping into this role feels like a natural next step," the 39-year-old Welshman said in a statement.

"I've learnt so much from the people around me - fellow riders and staff - and I now want to continue building on our incredible past success into the future."

Thomas has spent virtually his entire road racing career with the team formerly known as Team Sky, with his crowning moment coming with his 2018 Tour de France triumph.

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