Geraint Thomas Addresses Netcompany-Ineos Tensions

Geraint Thomas, Director of Racing for Netcompany-Ineos, addressed the team's tensions after finishing second in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes team time trial on Tuesday.

What happened?

The team faced a mechanical issue with leader Oscar Onley, who dropped his chain 9km from the finish, costing them the stage win and the yellow jersey for Kévin Vauquelin.

Geraint Thomas insisted the team "sees the bigger picture" and that the disappointment can "bring the guys together".

Why it matters for Geraint Thomas

Netcompany-Ineos is in a strong position overall, with Vauquelin and Onley as virtual GC leaders ahead of yellow jersey Alex Baudin.

The incident raised questions over team leadership, with Vauquelin voicing frustration over the decision to wait for Onley.

What comes next?

Geraint Thomas expects Kévin Vauquelin to make a step up after this race, and Oscar Onley to show his true form after overcoming illness and crashes.

Netcompany-Ineos has two GC cards to play, with the Tour de France as their ultimate goal.

The team's performance in the mountains will be crucial in determining their overall standing.

Geraint Thomas is happy with the team's strength, despite the setback, and believes they can still achieve their goals.

The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes continues, with the mountains stages set to be a decisive factor in the overall outcome.

Kévin Vauquelin is still on the way up, and Geraint Thomas expects him to make a significant impact in the upcoming stages.