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In praise of Pershing
Mega Chill Rides are held on the first Tuesday of each month
Original 40 is Ready to Pedal the Pershing Bikeway.
“My wife and I live in North Park,” notes Steve Billings, founder of Original 40 Brewing, “and we have been through the years of construction and anticipation of the opening of the new Pershing Bikeway. It has so many upgrades, and not only celebrates a new bike pathway between North Park and Downtown, but a wonderful walkway and beautiful landscaping. We drive up and down Pershing Drive every day, and thought it was such an amazing accomplishment that it deserved a nod.” The Bikeway, for those who do not regularly travel in that part of town, opened in late July after a lengthy period of construction, and runs along Balboa Park. Covering a 2.3-mile stretch of land, the Pershing Bikeway includes two-way bike lanes as well as a separate walking path, plus buffers to provide protection from vehicle traffic. Its aim is to improve north-south connectivity for people traveling between North Park and downtown by bike or on foot.
The “nod” Billings mentions comes in the form of Ready to Pedal, a 7% ABV West Coast IPA, available on draft and in four-packs of 16-oz. cans. Brewed with Simcoe, Chinook, and Amarillo hops, Ready to Pedal features a strong hop profile that initially delivers flavors of grapefruit and orange marmalade. As the flavor of each hop comes to the forefront as the beer makes its way across the palate, hints of resinous pine, floral notes, and touches of mango and dankness emerge.
In addition to the pale ale homage, Original 40 is paying further tribute to the Pershing Bikeway by organizing monthly bike excursions called Mega Chill Rides. “The Mega Chill Rides were the idea of our beertender Preston Bewley, who also leads them. Many of our customers ride to Original 40, and we thought it would be a great way to connect existing customers with each other, and to further connect with our neighborhood community. We also thought it was a great way to support other locally- and family-owned businesses. So each month, we choose a brewery, pub, or bar to ride to and support.”
Mega Chill Rides are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Riders meet at Original 40 in North Park at 5:30 pm and set out on their adventure at 6. The rides are planned to be at an easy-to-moderate pace and are open to riders of all skill levels. Lights and reflectors are encouraged for all riders, and a raffle is held when the ride concludes back at Original 40. The first Mega Chill Ride was held in December and consisted of a 6.6-mile roundtrip ride along Pershing Drive to Bottle Rocket Bar and Grill in East Village and back.
As Original 40 enters its fifth year of operations, the bike ride and tributary pale ale provide just the latest examples of how Original 40 forges connections in its neighborhood. The brewery’s name is a reference to the original 40-acre parcel of land that eventually grew into modern-day North Park.
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In praise of Pershing
Mega Chill Rides are held on the first Tuesday of each month
In praise of Pershing
Mega Chill Rides are held on the first Tuesday of each month
Original 40 is Ready to Pedal the Pershing Bikeway.
“My wife and I live in North Park,” notes Steve Billings, founder of Original 40 Brewing, “and we have been through the years of construction and anticipation of the opening of the new Pershing Bikeway. It has so many upgrades, and not only celebrates a new bike pathway between North Park and Downtown, but a wonderful walkway and beautiful landscaping. We drive up and down Pershing Drive every day, and thought it was such an amazing accomplishment that it deserved a nod.” The Bikeway, for those who do not regularly travel in that part of town, opened in late July after a lengthy period of construction, and runs along Balboa Park. Covering a 2.3-mile stretch of land, the Pershing Bikeway includes two-way bike lanes as well as a separate walking path, plus buffers to provide protection from vehicle traffic. Its aim is to improve north-south connectivity for people traveling between North Park and downtown by bike or on foot.
The “nod” Billings mentions comes in the form of Ready to Pedal, a 7% ABV West Coast IPA, available on draft and in four-packs of 16-oz. cans. Brewed with Simcoe, Chinook, and Amarillo hops, Ready to Pedal features a strong hop profile that initially delivers flavors of grapefruit and orange marmalade. As the flavor of each hop comes to the forefront as the beer makes its way across the palate, hints of resinous pine, floral notes, and touches of mango and dankness emerge.
In addition to the pale ale homage, Original 40 is paying further tribute to the Pershing Bikeway by organizing monthly bike excursions called Mega Chill Rides. “The Mega Chill Rides were the idea of our beertender Preston Bewley, who also leads them. Many of our customers ride to Original 40, and we thought it would be a great way to connect existing customers with each other, and to further connect with our neighborhood community. We also thought it was a great way to support other locally- and family-owned businesses. So each month, we choose a brewery, pub, or bar to ride to and support.”
Mega Chill Rides are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Riders meet at Original 40 in North Park at 5:30 pm and set out on their adventure at 6. The rides are planned to be at an easy-to-moderate pace and are open to riders of all skill levels. Lights and reflectors are encouraged for all riders, and a raffle is held when the ride concludes back at Original 40. The first Mega Chill Ride was held in December and consisted of a 6.6-mile roundtrip ride along Pershing Drive to Bottle Rocket Bar and Grill in East Village and back.
As Original 40 enters its fifth year of operations, the bike ride and tributary pale ale provide just the latest examples of how Original 40 forges connections in its neighborhood. The brewery’s name is a reference to the original 40-acre parcel of land that eventually grew into modern-day North Park.
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