Cyclist Geraint Thomas announces birth of baby with wife Sara

Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas has announced the birth of his baby with his wife Sara.

Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018, posted a picture to his Instagram page announcing the news saying his wife gave birth earlier this week.

"Yesterday was our four year anniversary and earlier this week we welcomed another Thomas into the family. Sa and our little boy doing great". He added the hashtag #ifcarlsbergdidweeks.

Sara pictured with Geraint after surprising him during the 2018 Tour de France Credit: PA Images

Wales rugby international George North was among the many people who congratulated the couple on the news as well as cyclist Mark Cavendish.

The name of their first child has not yet been revealed.

The couple also own and run a wedding venue in Chepstow.

Geraint was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of The Year after becoming the first Welshman to win the Tour de France.

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