In this episode of A Load of BS on Sport, Tour de France winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Geraint Thomas joins Dan Ross and Dan Biggar for an in-depth conversation about the gruelling demands of professional cycling, the mental toughness required to succeed, and the simple pleasures that keep him grounded. From training at altitude to navigating the pressures of racing, Geraint shares candid insights into his career, balancing family life, and his thoughts on what’s next beyond the bike. Tune in for an honest and inspiring chat with one of cycling’s greats.
Show Notes
Love for Suffering: pushing his physical and mental limits, likening cycling pain to a form of addictive suffering
Team Dynamics & Leadership: changing role from team leader to mentor
Mental Edge Over Physical: fine margins in elite cycling
Embracing Simplicity: the challenges that the structured, monastic lifestyle of cycling imposes on personal relationships
Tour de France Victory & Emotional Release: emotional break down after crossing the finish line
Post-Career Fears and Plans: the daunting prospect of transitioning to a new phase in life
The Value of Team Leadership: how working with Dave Brailsford shaped his approach to cycling
Humility and Drive: Geraint shares his humble beginnings and how his mentality was driven by proving doubters wrong
A little teaser
Here, Geraint talks about managing the pain and the emotional release of winning the Tour de France.
Next week
We are talking to another great Welshman, two-time Olympic Gold medal winner and Tour de France champion 2018, it’s Geraint Thomas.
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