Thomas’ Tour trophy stolen

London – Geraint Thomas’ Tour de France trophy has been stolen after being displayed at a cycle show, Team Sky said yesterday.

Sky have been displaying all three Grand Tour trophies – won by Thomas and fellow British rider Chris Froome between September last year and July 2018 – at events in Britain.

The trophies had been loaned to their bike supplier Pinarello for the Cycle Show in Birmingham during the last weekend in September.

Sky say the trophy was stolen after being momentarily left unattended while the display was packed up at the end of the event. The matter is now the subject of a police investigation.

“It is unfortunate,” said Thomas. “It goes without saying that the trophy is of pretty limited value to whoever took it.

“Hopefully whoever took it will have the good grace to return it. A trophy is important, but what matters most are the amazing memories.” –