Geraint Thomas was the first Welsh winner of the Tour de France
About 8,000 people gathered at the Senedd and Cardiff Castle for the homecoming celebrations
"I just thought it was going be the wife and the dog," said Thomas
Thomas and a group of young cyclists rode from St Mary Street to Cardiff Castle
Celebrations kick off at 16:00 when Geraint will arrive at the Senedd to be congratulated by First Minister Carwyn Jones.
Following a short appearance on the Senedd steps, Geraint will lead a peloton of young riders up St Mary Street.
He will then take to a stage outside Cardiff Castle from 17:00 until about 17:30, when there will be performances from Max Boyce and a brass band.
A Welsh winner of the Tour de France - not many would have thought that at the start of July!
Now, to mark the monumental achievement, Geraint Thomas is being honoured with a parade in his home town of Cardiff.
Welcome to our live coverage of the event as thousands are expected in Cardiff to celebrate.
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