Geraint Thomas takes the title as Sky extend Tour de France reign
Thomas’s victory will be a relief for Sky, especially after Froome’s popularity nose-dived in France
Paris — Geraint Thomas tightened Team Sky’s grip on the Tour de France when he handed the British outfit their sixth title in seven years on Sunday and there is no sign that their domination will end any time soon. Thomas produced a near flawless performance to become the third British and Team Sky rider to triumph after Bradley Wiggins (2012) and Chris Froome (2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017). Dutchman Tom Dumoulin was second for Team Sunweb after also taking the runner-up spot in the Giro d’Italia won by Froome, who was third overall. Norway’s Alexander Kristoff won the final stage after 116km from Houilles to the Champs-Elysees, largely a long procession during which Thomas enjoyed some champagne before heading to the finishing line in a bunch sprint. "When I rode it for the first time in 2007 that was insane… just to finish the race and to be part of it," said Thomas. "Now to be riding round [the Champs Elysees] and winning it, you’ve got to pinch yourself. It won’t really sink in pro...
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