Dave Brailsford, the Ineos director of sport, has lauded the Tour de France performances of Geraint Thomas and the debutant Tom Pidcock – in which the veteran Welshman finished third and the 22-year-old took a spectacular stage win at Alpe d’Huez – while also admitting the 36-year-old proved team management wrong.
Brailsford said Thomas’s performance was “to be admired greatly”, adding: “He has brought his years and years of experience to this and that’s what got him his third place in this year’s Tour. He’s been brilliant, we have seen the best version of himself. Everybody feels it’s a very satisfying performance for him and the team.”
