For the first time in 60 years, the UCI World Elite Cyclo-cross Championships will be held outside of Europe on February 2 and 3, 2013. The city chosen for this epic history-making event? Louisville, KY. <cue the banjo music>

This year's event is HUGE for the sport of 'cross, and cycling in general. What is cyclo-cross? Some describe it as "bike race meets steeple chase" ... a good-natured new-world vs. old-world sporting contest. Racers on a course that includes pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles that require a quick dismount, running and remount. Obstacles, or as we like to call them "features", can be a long sandpit, a flyover with or without stairs, a run-up again with or without steps, barriers, tight turns, etc.

The biggest stars are coming to race in the United States, many for the first time of their storied career. For the American riders, it is an opportunity to leverage a home-court advantage against the Belgians, who dominate this elite men's field. The UCI World Elite Cyclo-cross Championships (aka Worlds) is THE big race that decides which four riders will get to be called world champion and wear rainbow stripes on his or her jersey for the next 12 months.

So this month, while the Belgians may be the kings of 'cross who love their beer, let's get psyched by showing them how we do beer down south!

Terrapin Rye Pale Ale, Georgia - By using an exact amount of rye, a grain seldom found in other micro brewed beers, the Rye Pale Ale acquires its signature taste. Made with five varieties of hops and a generous amount of specialty malts, it offers a complex flavor and aroma that is both aggressive and well balanced.

Orlando Brewing Blackwater Dry Porter, Florida - A classic dry porter with coffee, toffee and roasty notes in both the aroma and flavor. Black in color with a refreshingly dry finish. Reminiscent of the porters of old before the days of stouts. 5.1% ABV.

To start of the year we brought back popular artist David Buckley. As a graphic designer and illustrator with Walt Disney Imagineering, David knows how to create images that captivate. The variety he gets on the job translates to his personal creative work where he likes to dabble in several styles and genres, mixing pop art, abstract collage, and realistic landscape, or whatever else happens to strike his fancy that day.