Geraint Thomas: In the off-season you let yourself go

'That blowout – that real normality – is what I need' says Geraint Thomas of his off-season
'That blowout – that real normality – is what I need' says Geraint Thomas of his off-season (Image credit: Getty Images)

For Geraint Thomas, the cycling off-season grind is no new thing. The Welshman is currently preparing for a new season in the pro peloton for the 18th time in his long career, perhaps for the penultimate time having recently signed a two-year contract extension with Ineos Grenadiers.

For Thomas, the brief time off the bike around this time of the year is a time to let go and indulge in the things he nor any other cyclist can partake in during the racing season – such as alcohol and off-diet food.

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Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.