Tenth Annual Greater Chicagoland Spring Classic & Vintage Ride
04-22-16, 08:09 AM
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Jerseys? I'm just trying to figure out which one to wear. I may bring a few of my old Raleigh jerseys so I have options, and then maybe we can do a "show and tell" after the ride. 
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04-22-16, 04:45 PM
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With 15 hours to go before the ride, I am relatively good in declaring the weather will be lovely.
Hope to see you out there.
Hope to see you out there.
04-23-16, 03:14 AM
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As the pictures will attest, a fine day to ride.
Great people, great food, what more could you want? Thanks to everyone who came out.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57667493061665
Spring Classic 16 by iabisdb, on Flickr
Great people, great food, what more could you want? Thanks to everyone who came out.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57667493061665
Spring Classic 16 by iabisdb, on Flickr
04-23-16, 03:35 PM
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Here are some pictures of some of the bikes from today`s ride. The weather was great, the bikes were super cool, the people were awesome and the food was delicious. Great day!! Thank you iab for hosting this ride.
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04-23-16, 03:37 PM
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04-23-16, 03:38 PM
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04-23-16, 03:58 PM
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Thanks to IAB for picking the perfect day, organizing this, and leading the way. With his fine help everyone made it back!
04-23-16, 04:05 PM
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04-23-16, 05:20 PM
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Looks like a fun time!
Great to see lots of old bikes out doing what they were made to do.
I agree with the banner
You're all winners !
Great to see lots of old bikes out doing what they were made to do.
I agree with the banner
04-23-16, 05:23 PM
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Wonderful ride today. Large turnout of great riders on cool bikes.
Thank you to IAB for once again hosting this event. BTW, you did a much better job with the weather today than last year!
Thank you to IAB for once again hosting this event. BTW, you did a much better job with the weather today than last year!
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Great pics!!!
missed it again - going to be in CL next weekend to help my dad with some yard work.
missed it again - going to be in CL next weekend to help my dad with some yard work.
04-23-16, 08:59 PM
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great bikes, great folks, and great fun! Thanks much!
I've got a few photos too... including some bike detail shots and some "action" photos!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kurtsj...57667372620801
Steve in Peoria (in the vintage Raleigh jersey)
I've got a few photos too... including some bike detail shots and some "action" photos!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kurtsj...57667372620801
Steve in Peoria (in the vintage Raleigh jersey)
04-24-16, 12:11 AM
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Wow!!! Great bikes, great people, great food, and great weather. Really doesn't get much better than this.
Thanks everyone! A good day to remember.
- Peter (the stoker)
Thanks everyone! A good day to remember.
- Peter (the stoker)
04-24-16, 12:30 AM
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Lotta great bikes there, thx @Steve Whitlatch for the pics. So, "flat as a pancake," what did @iab ride? I didn't catch any ancient single speeds with wooden wheels in those pics...
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04-24-16, 03:55 AM
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Looks like a lot of fun. Will be there next ride for sure! Also perfect weather for a ride as well. Thanks for sharing the pics.
04-24-16, 07:05 AM
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Lotta great bikes there, thx @Steve Whitlatch for the pics. So, "flat as a pancake," what did @iab ride? I didn't catch any ancient single speeds with wooden wheels in those pics...
04-24-16, 08:02 AM
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Thanks again to David for organizing a great ride and arranging the weather!
I took the liberty to edit your group photo to include some of the cool head badges in the group.
Marc
I took the liberty to edit your group photo to include some of the cool head badges in the group.
Marc
04-24-16, 08:34 AM
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btw, cb400bill's bike was the inspiration for me to make a pink bike. Here he is on the road with it. (One of the better pictures I took)
Spring Classic 44 by iabisdb, on Flickr
Spring Classic 44 by iabisdb, on Flickr
04-24-16, 09:34 AM
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NEATO PICS^^^
Thanks again, iab! Always a great time and excellent selection of route.
A terrific day; beautiful riding weather and great group of riders. Invited three other newbies to the ride and whom all had a great time. Arrived to the meeting / start and had a bit of party favors- parts swap. (Thanks again for the pedals, Skip!).
Always a treat to be rolling with such diverse mix of vintage bikes and better yet, I don't believe there were any mishaps. Of course, +1 to the fish taco's too! For such a small eatery, we lucked out for crashing them inside with this group. I recall the one year we sat outside.
Ride report - tandem team
I decided on riding the 1980 Santana. A bit hesitant but at the same time elated having a newbie stoker, Peter and whom rode impressively as if he's done thousands of miles on a tandem! Only the day before and few miles of orientation did he first try it. Unless you've had or have a tandem, its difficult to describe but there's a procedure, smoothness and large amount of cooperation needed. Otherwise it could be a rough day. Not only that, he was on a short Brooks and first with toe clips. It was really cool to have Peter brave it out. Truly a fantastic time.
This particular tandem has a monstrous range of ratios and even with the added weight, mild headwind and a few inclines we basically loped along in the big ring and the higher gears for the entire ride. No chain throws, the old Suntour GT-V Luxe kerchunk's without flaw.
Lastly, I'm running low on supply and on the last of quality and vintage 27" tires. Its either use them or lose them and for the tandem, I cannot run new Pasella's. I've tried a few different version of Pasella's and its always a sidewall or longevity issue. I do have some early Avocet but last decided to mount old 27 x 1 1/8" Matrix ISO Tech 3k (remember them?). The day before and trial with Peter on the bus, we tweaked the tire pressures and decided 100 psi both front and rear. Just in case of sidewall rip I carried in my hydration pack a tire liner. They weren't needed and these old tires work very well and ride quite nice. Most important, they look correct and in NO WAY is this baby getting all black tires- lol.
If there's any masochist riders whom have their life insurance paid up, lets talk vintage tandems for the Dairyland Dare!
Cheer's all ~
Thanks again, iab! Always a great time and excellent selection of route.
A terrific day; beautiful riding weather and great group of riders. Invited three other newbies to the ride and whom all had a great time. Arrived to the meeting / start and had a bit of party favors- parts swap. (Thanks again for the pedals, Skip!).
Always a treat to be rolling with such diverse mix of vintage bikes and better yet, I don't believe there were any mishaps. Of course, +1 to the fish taco's too! For such a small eatery, we lucked out for crashing them inside with this group. I recall the one year we sat outside.
Ride report - tandem team
I decided on riding the 1980 Santana. A bit hesitant but at the same time elated having a newbie stoker, Peter and whom rode impressively as if he's done thousands of miles on a tandem! Only the day before and few miles of orientation did he first try it. Unless you've had or have a tandem, its difficult to describe but there's a procedure, smoothness and large amount of cooperation needed. Otherwise it could be a rough day. Not only that, he was on a short Brooks and first with toe clips. It was really cool to have Peter brave it out. Truly a fantastic time.
This particular tandem has a monstrous range of ratios and even with the added weight, mild headwind and a few inclines we basically loped along in the big ring and the higher gears for the entire ride. No chain throws, the old Suntour GT-V Luxe kerchunk's without flaw.
Lastly, I'm running low on supply and on the last of quality and vintage 27" tires. Its either use them or lose them and for the tandem, I cannot run new Pasella's. I've tried a few different version of Pasella's and its always a sidewall or longevity issue. I do have some early Avocet but last decided to mount old 27 x 1 1/8" Matrix ISO Tech 3k (remember them?). The day before and trial with Peter on the bus, we tweaked the tire pressures and decided 100 psi both front and rear. Just in case of sidewall rip I carried in my hydration pack a tire liner. They weren't needed and these old tires work very well and ride quite nice. Most important, they look correct and in NO WAY is this baby getting all black tires- lol.
If there's any masochist riders whom have their life insurance paid up, lets talk vintage tandems for the Dairyland Dare!
Cheer's all ~
04-24-16, 11:34 AM
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04-24-16, 01:09 PM
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Lotta great bikes there, thx @Steve Whitlatch for the pics. So, "flat as a pancake," what did @iab ride? I didn't catch any ancient single speeds with wooden wheels in those pics...
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04-24-16, 01:13 PM
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iab`s pink Italian bike is a true eye catcher, very unique. I liked it a lot. The other cool paint color that really stood out was Steve`s International. The pictures do not capture the depth and glow of the paint. Two beautiful bikes that really stood out in my opinion. All of the bikes were beautiful though.
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iab`s pink Italian bike is a true eye catcher, very unique. I liked it a lot. The other cool paint color that really stood out was Steve`s International. The pictures do not capture the depth and glow of the paint. Two beautiful bikes that really stood out in my opinion. All of the bikes were beautiful though.
Back to iab's ride for a moment. Its so ridiculous cooool! It can mess with any avid cyclist thinking. The shift group and crank mentioned but look at that brake set-up and also the pink Speedplay's. Dugast rubber........... this machine just makes anyone ponder and smile.