I can't believe that I actually have to respond to this. You may or may not be aware of a certain rumor being bandied about with regard to the Lenoir Cyclocross race on Nov. 4th. The rumor is that if you do not come to one of our Saturday 'cross practices, you won't be allowed to race on Nov. 4th. This is utterly and completely stupid, let alone being asinine and nonsensical. The reason offered for this supposed little "rule" is that so many people were injured during our winter cup race, that we, the organizers, felt compelled to check everyone off as being competent enough to race our course.
I-call-bullsh*t No. 1: there were not a lot of injuries at the Lenoir winter cup race. Besides the usual scrapes and bruises, there really wasn't anything in the way of injuries. If you are afraid of the odd slip-and-fall or shin banger from the barriers, don't race 'cross 'cause minor things like this can and do happen. But, any of the myriad of criteriums in NC is far more dangerous than any 'cross race.
I-call-Bullsh*t No. 2: since when do we, as grown-ass adults, not enter any cycling event (even cookie rides) without signing a waiver that says we accept responsibility for anything that could befall us during the event? Anytime you are upright on two wheels, you have some risk of injury. But what are you going to do, sue your driveway because it reached up and popped you on the noggin while you were showing off your no-handed riding ability? If so, you're an idiot. When have you ever heard of a cyclocross promoter requiring some sort of pre-race safety check-off? Never. We have 'cross practice every saturday to work on the skills required for 'cross, like dismounting and remounting at barrier sections. We are trying to build the sport of cyclocross in our area, not pretend to be the keepers of the holy grail.
If you have not heard this rumor, then disregard what I have said, but if you have, understand that it is a pure fabrication and is out of touch with reality. As we strive to build our cycling community, we have dealt with many idiotic rumors of similar ilk to this one. If you ever want the straight truth, just call us at the shop, we'll be more than happy to set things right for you.
And with that, why not join us for the first shake out race of the 'cross season at Johnson City, TN next saturday? They have great courses and a laid back atmosphere, perfect ingredients for starting the 'cross season. To all our Sledgehammer teammates to the south of us: give us a ring at the shop to coordinate this little jaunt and let's make a strong impression in TN this weekend!
2 comments:
I personally cannont believe that that there are any serious cyclists out here who whould believe something so idiotic. This rumor is obviously an attempt to undermine the entry at your Cross race in November. I participated in your Spring race last year, an awesome event, and saw no more than the usual scratches and scrapes usually associated with Cross.
I only wish I lived close enough to Lenoir to come to practice so that I could have a better edge on winning but you can bet that I will be there giving it my best effort to win that big cash prize.
Keep us the good work and don't let the bastards get you down.
It never ceases to amaze me the lengths prople in this area will go to tarnish the name of Luna Cycles and any events they promote.
Luna has consistly proven to be a leader in the area for sales, service and promotion of the sport of cycling bar none. Never the less folks will try to start the rumor mill and even better someone somewhere will believe this nonsense!!
I hope people will see through the BS and contiue to support the efforts of Jeff and Shawn so that they may contiue to help build a real cycling community!!
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