Geraint Thomas: 'It's as if it's junior or U23 racing. There's less respect'

Geraint Thomas rides on in 2024
Geraint Thomas rides on in 2024 (Image credit: Red Bull/CAuld)

Geraint Thomas is about to begin his 18th season as a pro cyclist and is convinced the sport has changed over the years to become more "dog eat dog" with less respect in the peloton.

Thomas was speaking with Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson on Red Bull's Just Ride podcast, from a recent altitude training camp at Mount Teide in Tenerife. This week Thomas begins his 2024 season at the Volta ao Algarve.

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