Newsflash: September 5th - Thomas Retires, Faulkner Recovers, SBS Extends Coverage

 Geraint Thomas of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Geraint Thomas retires in Cardiff, Kristen Faulkner ends her season after surgery, and SBS extends women’s Grand Tour coverage to 2030.


Geraint Thomas retires this Sunday in Cardiff after a 19-year career highlighted by the 2018 Tour de France win. His farewell includes a special kit and tributes from the peloton.

Kristen Faulkner ends her 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery, focusing on recovery and a full return in 2026.

SBS secures free-to-air rights for the Tour de France Femmes and La Vuelta Femenina until 2030, following record viewership.


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