According to G: The Autobiography

by Geraint Thomas

Geraint Thomas is one of Britain's most loved sports stars. He's won Olympic gold medals, finished first, second and third at the Tour de France, and stayed at the top of his sport for almost two decades as other riders and eras have come and gone.

This is the story of his epic journey - from the streets of suburban Cardiff to the Champs-Elysees in Paris, from the mountains of the Alps to the cobbles of northern Europe. The races, the rivals, the triumphs and the magical moments none of us will ever forget.

Genres: Cycling, Sports, Nonfiction

352 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication May 26, 2026

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy going autiobiography

[Colin K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly a really enjoyable telling of G’s life on the bike. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time, and this only solidified that. Seems like a genuine bloke, who achieved some remarkable cycling feats and still kept his humility and humanity. A good one

[Jamie Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geraint Thomas takes us through his career from the Maindy Flyers as a kid to a Tour de France winner. The book looks at key points in his career, the stages where things happened, good or bad. As usual with G there is always humour with it. A great read.

[Phillip Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Ollie Cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bikes and books - is there a better combination?

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve always admired G and found his story compelling. It’s a well-written book that offers a clear-eyed look at the tactics of professional bike racing. He was undoubtedly undervalued at times, yet he still finished a long career with an impressive haul of wins and high placings. If only he hadn’t crashed so often.

That’s the rub. He tends to pin most of those crashes on other riders, which doesn’t quite wash. Other Grand Tour winners simply didn’t hit the deck as much—some scarcely fell at all during the Tours they won. Still, the ghostwriter has done a strong job, and G remains an easy rider to like. I’ve always admired his attitude to the sport. Good luck to him—there’s plenty of road left ahead.

Oh yes it is published, I got it from my local library

[Dr K P Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

It gets an extra star just because it’s G and once again he provides a no nonsense description of cycling that no one see would.

I especially enjoyed the chapters on the early days and the way in which at the end of his career he is able to link Olympic success on the track with his phenomenal tour career.

This is the third book by G I’ve read, which surprised me somewhat, but definitely the best of the bunch. And you can get signed copies which is nice.

[Filip Olšovský · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, smooth, and quite predictable. Unlike his previous books, it lacks a more interesting theme and the one that would spice it all up, i.e., an open confession without embellishment at the moment when G has dropped out of the cycle, is completely missing. Everyone is nice, he respects everyone, he doesn't complain about anybody... and it's a bit boring.

[Paul Lehane · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a competitor & a brilliantly dedicated athlete.

A compelling & inspiring 📚.

[Brett Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you walk into Waterstones and Geraint Thomas is there you buy his book. When he is also willing to sign it, you give his book 5 stars. Simple as.

Besides it was a fun read.

[Brian Greaves · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, quite short, better than Segans which was trash, not as good as Frooms

[Christian Oakley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely Book.
G is the freaking man. Inspiring me on the bike and in triathlon more generally.
Keep stacking days

[Shaun Pritchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most wonderful read. Honest as every Welsh person in. Great memories shared and some I’d forgot. A brilliant read for cyclist and fans of nice people.

[Kimberly Randall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having only gotten into cycling in the last few years, I had little knowledge of geraint’s career. For someone with little context but a vast interest in the sport, this is a really great read!

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable, easy read. If you're a fan of cycling and know G and his white frames, definitely read this one.

[Peter Hearnden]

Great read. reminiscing with G

[Zoë Mackay · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved Mountains According to G. I liked Tour According To G. This felt surface-level, and he ducks away from questions that deserve answers. Maybe in 20 years we'll get them.