The Throwdown lowdown

First, a huge thank you to everyone who came (or thought about coming, wished they could have come, etc...) to our 1st annual customer appreciation throwdown. Jeff and I were a little afraid that no one would show and we would have a lot of food, beer and wine to work on ourselves! It was very hopeful to see a room full of people, enjoying themselves at a true party and the only thing they had in common was an obsession with two-wheeled, self-propelled recreation. Thanks to all for making it such a success. Jeff and I are very lucky to have such supportive friends in our fledgling cycling community.

With partying being the theme for today, I would like to present a beginner's guide to cyclocross spectating. As you may or may not know, this Sunday will be the 8th and final race in the NC Cyclocross Series and I would like to encourage everyone to make the trek to Tanglewood to watch everyone lay it on the line for final glory. The course is incredibly spectator friendly and you can see 95% of the course from just one or two vantage points.

Now, since the belgians set the bar in 'cross racing AND spectating,
(Exhibit A)



you've got to go with a good Belgian beer as your spectating drink of choice. But, what to choose? We at Luna Cycles have been engaged in an extensive search for the quintessential 'cross brew of choice and you get to benefit from all of our hard work!

Chimay Premium, Cinq Cents and Gran Reserve:

Made by trappist monks since the 1800's, Chimay is very smooth and drinkable. Alcohol content varies by type going from 7% to the 9% Gran Reserve. Only comes in big bottles, so bring a buddy!

Duvel:

Very effervescent with a slight bitter bite. Drinks very smooth and easy, but watch out for that 8% alcohol content! Available in single bottles, doubles and our personal favorite, the magnum. Perfect for popping and spraying from the podium!

Howard Hesterberg's 2007 NC CX 10th Anniversary Belgian Ale:

You've got to do something pretty special out on the course to have one of these bestowed on you! Bubbly and slightly sweet with very little head. Hopefully, I'll be worthy of one this weekend!

Kwak:
This is a Belgian Special Ale that will be sampled this weekend. I'll let you know what our panel thinks.

Come out and cheer us on at the final 'cross race of the fall season. I'm gonna be super-fanning it big-time since I just got a big Lion of Flanders flag! I'm gonna be cheering Jeff on in his effort to win back the master's series in the final event! I need someone to take up the superfan challenge during the men's and women's 4's since I'll be racing... Any volunteers?