Episode 062: Phil Thomas Talks GRX, Frostbike and Virginia Gravel

Joining us this episode is Phil Thomas from Haymarket Bicycles and the Shimano Gravel Alliance. We discover a little bit about the shop, talk specifically about GRX, cover the Frostbike Race Series and local gravel riding in and around Haymarket, VA. Haymarket Bicycle Shop http://haymarketbicycles.com Shimano Gravel Alliance - Phil Thomas BIO https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/-shimanogravel-/phil-thomas.html Shimano RX 8 Shoes https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/shimano-rx8-gravel-shoe.html Haymarket/Plains Group Rides https://www.facebook.com/groups/211251316120701/ Win an entry to Rothrock GRIT https://www.bikereg.com/44254 Rothrock entry giveaway rules - post a pic of your bike (any bike) on Instagram using the hashtag #gtdrothrock and tag 3 friends and @midatlanticgtd and @rothrockgrit telling us why gravel is the best - most creative response wins an entry - open to both Men and Women. Jersey's are coming! Not in time for the Coronatan this weekend but they are coming. Obviously the Corona Virus has slowed delivery. Cutaway https://www.cutawayusa.com/ Calvert Brewing http://www.calvertbrewingcompany.com/ Instagram Follow Recommendation of the Week: https://instagram.com/best_gravel.bikes And don't forget - help us destroy a frame bag! #baconchallenge There is still one week left in the Bacon Challenge where we will destroy a Nittany Mountain Works ½ frame bag OR make it better with bacon smell. Let's find out together how much cooked bacon a bag will hold!