"Who's in Cardiff today and fancies a free beer?" – Drinks on Geraint Thomas ahead of Welshman’s final year in the peloton

Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France winner, is gearing up for what is likely to be his final year as a professional cyclist in 2025. While the season ahead will undoubtedly be one of reflection, the INEOS Grenadiers has started the year with a unique gesture in his hometown of Cardiff, aimed at spreading some joy during the post-holiday blues of January.

Next to Thomas's iconic golden post box on Castle Street, a tribute to his Olympic gold medal in 2012, a collection of BrewDog's alcohol-free beers is available for free to those who know the magic words: "G sent me." The initiative is part of a collaboration between Thomas, his GTCC (Geraint Thomas Cycling Club) podcast, and BrewDog, offering residents a chance to tackle Dry January with some balance.

Thomas shared the details of his giveaway on Facebook, writing:

"Who's in Cardiff today and fancies a free beer?"

"For January, the GTCC has teamed up with BrewDog to bring some balance to the start of 2025. And to celebrate, I’ve left some crates of BrewDog AF at my golden post box on Castle Street in Cardiff. They’ll be there from midday today - just say ‘G sent me’ to get yours. And if you miss out, don’t worry - you can head to BrewDog Cardiff and enjoy a pint of BrewDog AF on me at any point today. Just tell the bar staff I sent you. Let me know if you make it."

The gesture reflects Thomas’s down-to-earth personality and his connection to Cardiff, where he has become a local hero. For those who miss the chance to grab a crate on Castle Street, Thomas has ensured a free pint is still available at BrewDog's location on Westgate Street.

On the cycling front, Thomas’s first race of 2025 will take place later this month at the Tour Down Under, marking the start of the UCI World Tour season.