Date posted 03 Sep 2018
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Better Cardiff’s Maindy Centre was fortunate to host a special event for Team Sky’s cycling team ahead of the Tour of Britain, including Tour de France winners Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome.  175 children and young people from cycling teams across Wales were invited for a question and answer session and autograph signings. 

For Geraint Thomas, it was an opportunity to meet current members of his former club the Maindy Flyers, who regularly train at the Better Maindy Centre cycling track.

Geraint Thomas said ahead of the event:

“I’m really looking forward to going back to Maindy on Saturday.

“The support I’ve received from everyone there, not just since the Tour de France win but throughout my career, has been amazing.  It will be nice to go back there with the Team this weekend as we countdown to the start of the Tour of Britain in Wales on Sunday."

Dawn Pinder, Manager Better Cardiff, said:

“We are proud to welcome Team Sky and local hero Geraint Thomas to our cycling arena at Maindy.  It was a fantastic opportunity to congratulate Geraint on his recent triumph in the Tour de France and enable the professional team to connect with a new audience of passionate cycling fans."

The team at Better Maindy Centre were lucky enough to get their hands on 8 Better Sports Bottles signed by Geraint Thomas which will be up for grabs for our members! Keep an eye on here for more information...