Wales National Velodrome to be renamed after Geraint Thomas following Tour success

The velodrome will become known as the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales

Geraint Thomas at the Wales National Velodrome in 2012 ©Steve Pope

(Image credit: Sportingwales)

The Wales National Velodrome will be renamed after Geraint Thomas following his overall victory at the Tour de France in July.

The velodrome in Newport will become known as the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales, with Newport City Council and Newport Live - which runs the operation of the velodrome - confirming the 32-year-old had accepted the invitation.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).