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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jeremy Whittle

Thomas to spearhead ‘super-strong’ Ineos Grenadiers at Tour de France

Geraint Thomas leads the Ineos Grenadiers as they arrive for the team presentation in Copenhagen  with fans lining the road.
Geraint Thomas leads the Ineos Grenadiers as they arrive for the team presentation in Copenhagen ahead of Friday’s start. Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP

Geraint Thomas will spearhead Ineos Grenadiers’ assault on Tadej Pogacar’s grip on the coveted yellow jersey in the 2022 Tour de France, which starts in Copenhagen on Friday with a 13km time trial through the streets of the Danish capital.

The 36-year-old Welshman, who will be backed by teammates Daniel Martínez and Adam Yates, is in resurgent form after ending a barren spell with victory in the Tour de Suisse and the 2018 champion accepted that he was a contender, rather than a clear favourite, to overthrow the 23-year-old leader of the UAE Emirates team.

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