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Stephen Farrand

'You can't wallow in what could have been' – Geraint Thomas says Netcompany Ineos ready to pivot from Tour de France GC to stage hunting

Geraint Thomas GC Netcompany Netcompany INEOS Ineos Tour Tour de France France Oscar Onley Josh Tarling
VILLARS-LES-DOMBES, FRANCE - JUNE 11: (L-R) Carlos Rodriguez of Spain, Kevin Vauquelin of France and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team - White Best Young Rider Jersey and a general view of the peloton competing during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 5 a 195.8km stage from Saint-Chamond to Parc des Oiseaux Villars-les-Dombes / #UCIWT / on June 11, 2026 in Parc des Oiseaux Villars-les-Dombes, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images).

Geraint Thomas appeared to have a few extra grey hairs as he discussed Netcompany Ineos' Tour de France team selection and their hopes and ambitions. The loss of GC leader Oscar Onley has sparked a long debate about race strategy and some tough selection decisions.

The British super team signed Onley from Picnic PostNL during the winter after he finished fourth overall in the 2025 Tour. He appeared to be gradually building his form during the spring but crashed hard and suffered a "significant shoulder injury" at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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