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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

If you’re coming, 25s are plenty. (I’m serious)....

If you’re coming, 25s are plenty. (I’m serious). 42-24 is the lowest I’ve used so far and in Sept. 2023 EroicaCa? This is the year I clear all the climbs with that low gear. (Will be 65 y.o. then.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

We’re not interested in photos of any bikes you...

We’re not interested in photos of any bikes you would consider riding in EroicaCa:roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

If Eroica Inc. can recognize the errors, and...

If Eroica Inc. can recognize the errors, and commit to correcting them, I will volunteer. I'm not sure where they are in the #step program.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Hi Dave. Welcome to BF. I’m sure everyone would...

Hi Dave. Welcome to BF. I’m sure everyone would like a picture of your Olmo and I bet that someone has a line on a bottle cage that would be appropriate. :) There were a few places that you kept...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Regarding the "organization", I think we should...

Regarding the "organization", I think we should give them a Covid break. Many of us paid for 2020 coffee, posters, rest stop food, cokes, etc. and it is a bit much to expect them to provide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I'm glad you picked that up. I've been watching...

I'm glad you picked that up. I've been watching it for a few weeks and was tempted to pick it up on the way north but I had two dogs in the back, a wife riding shotgun, and two bikes on the roof. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Yes the course is challenging no matter the bike...

Yes the course is challenging no matter the bike you ride but I would heartily applaud implementation of ages/categories for bikes being ridden. If your ride is a vintage race bike with race gearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Cayucos is the best

If you can’t find a place in Cambria next year,

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/9bd71b2f_e6f5_4840_8416_a5198dc8a86d_e2c4a3c98e3c4c65f01b53a4a9c61623fae2a8b8.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Of all the cool bikes, this bought my camera out...

Of all the cool bikes, this bought my camera out of my pocket.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

My long ride was made with 3 wrong turns, 18...

My long ride was made with 3 wrong turns, 18 extra miles, and 2000 extra ft of climbing. Heroes don’t call mom so I carried on. I really dig riding with classic bikes on a challenging ride. Many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Whatever route you chose tomorrow, carry your...

Whatever route you chose tomorrow, carry your personal nutrition. Slim Pickens today on Nova. Supply your own caffein too— no coffee to be had. Maybe Nova has always been like that and Sunday riders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

“Training” is Complete.

My last training ride was a one way commute. This is my Nova Bike. My wife is on the way to pick me up with the Ironman on the roof and two dogs in the back of the Subaru.
(Just one more complaint:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

You are looking strong Eric. Lots of folk riding...

You are looking strong Eric. Lots of folk riding the Scalatore. I think y'all should upgrade to the shortened Heroic Route. 1 more hour ==> 1 more beer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I had to google Type III fun. "What does Type 3...

I had to google Type III fun.
"What does Type 3 Fun mean?
Explained: Type III fun is never fun while you're doing it, you often feel your life is threatened, certain doom is usually at hand, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Straightblock, Use hex head crank arm bolts so...

Straightblock, Use hex head crank arm bolts so any multitool will give you peice of mind. A 14mm socket wrench is a bit bulky.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

That is also the long Nova route and they can use...

That is also the long Nova route and they can use the same arrows. If I was a complainer, I’d say they should go back to a 130 mile heroic route. In Italy, they don’t allow old people to do the long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I hope to keep up with you guys so I can hide...

I hope to keep up with you guys so I can hide from that headwind on the way back to Cambria. Maybe team Cinquentas has been lax in their training for this year and I can hang/draft.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Super Python.

Super Python.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

NICE???!!!WTF? Cold and Windy? What kind of...

NICE???!!!WTF? Cold and Windy? What kind of jacket should I wear?

Just kidding. Very excited but I didn't ride much last weekend because it was so windy. I wonder if I can make up those lost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Two of my three Heroic rides were on 25 mm...

Two of my three Heroic rides were on 25 mm tubulars without a problem. I’ll be riding clinchers this year because I’m riding my Ironman with its original wheel set. For an event like this on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

A ride is scheduled: see post #381

A ride is scheduled: see post #381
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

That was the fix they planned for me last year to...

That was the fix they planned for me last year to transfer my registration to another. I wrote a letter with my Myeroica info on it indicating my desire to transfer and the transferee was to present...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Vitma It looks too close to me. You might want...

Vitma It looks too close to me. You might want 28s for the increased traction on the dirt roads but that is where the stones are. If it is a little damp (not likely) you will wish you had the 25s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Supply of Bonk Breaker products had always been...

Supply of Bonk Breaker products had always been spotty. I get them from that link above: The Feed. They used to be local to me in Hermosa Beach.

PSA: Pump your tires up on 5/1. I did some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

These are the best: ...

These are the best:
https://thefeed.com/products/bonk-breaker-chews?variant=81775427592...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

i hope it is well marked at the south end of...

i hope it is well marked at the south end of Cayucos. i get confused there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I'm removing all the kinks on the Nova. Anyone...

I'm removing all the kinks on the Nova. Anyone else? What are your riding?
My Eroica bike is in post #40. My Nova bike is TBD. Maybe Vintage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

mech986 can you suggest to the Cambria and CA...

mech986 can you suggest to the Cambria and CA folk that the the Heroic riders want a mass start instead of the small groups of 10-15 like last time?

AND why the pic of the Saturday gravelbike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Years ago, on the last Eroica CA, we were...

Years ago, on the last Eroica CA, we were expecting refills where there weren't any--Top of Kiler? It just makes it more Heroic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Congratulations Joe. My daughter is waiting till...

Congratulations Joe. My daughter is waiting till mid July which messes with Cino plans.
If your registration is from pre-covid, they made it possible to transfer to another rider and at one time,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 10:32 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Andy Hampsten can do it with a borrowed bike and...

Andy Hampsten can do it with a borrowed bike and 23s. I cheated with 25mm Sprinter Gatorskins. GP5000s might be a tad delicate and vulnerable to sidewall cuts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Thalia949 go to MyEroica and see your reg.

Thalia949 go to MyEroica and see your reg.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

OKOKOKOK... But if I don't see more than a few...

OKOKOKOK...
But if I don't see more than a few cyclists on the long ride riding bikes that could have been entered in the concourse, It is not worth participating. I can make the effort and invite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I don't recall any goat heads and the paved roads...

I don't recall any goat heads and the paved roads are very clean. If your doing a long route with the gravel, sidewall damage is possible. (Which reminds me to get another pair of boots for this go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Nice spoke protector😉

Nice spoke protector😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

This is true. But I'm gonna try again. This time...

This is true. But I'm gonna try again. This time with a tire that says Gravelking on the side and a theoretical extra mm (26). There may be a bit of texture left on the tread come May 1 and I'll have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

That looks great. If the drought holds and the...

That looks great. If the drought holds and the ebikes on Saturday's Nova ride don't tear it up, we are gonna have no trouble😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

This is an Eroica thread. There are rules. Shame...

This is an Eroica thread. There are rules. Shame on anyone riding their Masi GC with this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

mgopack42 the 3Rensho has tires that say gravel...

mgopack42 the 3Rensho has tires that say gravel on them. Is that your Saturday bike? I'm considering clipless with a stock 42/32 low C&V for Saturday's long route.
(Btw we always have something to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I think running two smaller chainrings like a...

I think running two smaller chainrings like a 44/34 (or even smaller) would work better and look more "proper" than long cage derailleurs and big cogs. Just my opinion and likely what I will do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/product/ird-fr...

https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/product/ird-freewheel-cyclone-mark-1-6sp-4671?search=freewheel
They have a 13/32

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I'm paying good money to suffer. To that end, I'm...

I'm paying good money to suffer. To that end, I'm doubling up on calories per day and limiting my rides to around the block until May 2.

(I apologize ahead of time. But come on man...)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Pretty good tacos in Cambria one year when we...

Pretty good tacos in Cambria one year when we started in Paso Robles. I'm contemplating a stash of IPA on the East side of the long ride so if that sounds good to you too, let me know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

From the Eroica site: "The beauty of fatigue and...

From the Eroica site: "The beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest Eroica is more than a cycling event; it is a lifestyle. It’s what leads us to face our difficulties with tenacity and patience...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I remember rolling out and heading to Cayucos in...

I remember rolling out and heading to Cayucos in the dark. But sunrise on Sat April 30 will be 6:12 am (6:41 in 2019) and I'm thinking a rear flasher will be enough for the 6:30 start and as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Short Ride--Flat peddles are fine and you can...

Short Ride--Flat peddles are fine and you can skip the clips and straps if you want and Chuck Taylors are fine. Wool is not required. Just don't wear your clubs racing kit with all the loud sponsor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Gary, Do one of the longer routes. Between now...

Gary, Do one of the longer routes. Between now and mid April you can spend some time in the wind. You'll be fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

I count 12 weeks. For us old farts, I think that...

I count 12 weeks. For us old farts, I think that is 4 blocks of 3 weeks. I'm trying to squeeze in some high intensity stuff mid week but I hate that stuff. I hoped to do 100 miles on Saturday but my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

Clipless is frowned on and just remember to...

Clipless is frowned on and just remember to descend in the drops.
Your bike looks great with those tires. And those gears will be fine but I get my kicks trying to follow the riders who have bigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,514
Posted By Classtime

plenty of time for your friends to fall in love...

plenty of time for your friends to fall in love with a C&V bike. Friends don't let friends limit themselves to carbon.
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