EroicaCA

Let's see (photo/brief description) what you plan to ride in Eroica California.

Also tell us which route group you would like to ride in.

Route 1: 40 miles Starting time: 9am-10:00am

Route 2: 65 miles Starting time: 8:30am-9:30am

Route 3: 122 miles Starting time: 5:30am-6:30am

**Starting time may change slightly due to the number of entries and/or weather condition of the ride day.

Oldairhead 

This is my 1962 Legnano that I'll be riding the 122 mile route with. It is a veteran of L'Eroica Britannia.

photogravity

I do not plan to attend instead opting to go to Cino Heroica up in MT. I have been following the discussion on CR list and am turned off by some of the onerous rules.

rhm

Aw, shucks. Instead, you might consider this.

rootboy 

Same here. No offense, W. I know you don't make the rules.

photogravity

rootboy, it would be cool if you were to join rhm's ride. The rules will be more relaxed. I don't even think he will be having inspections of the bikes, unless you consider ogling them to be an inspection..

repechage

Then you would be turned off by the rules in Italy too? Elsewhere it has just been posted by the California event the modification to the rules for California, where there is a state law regarding the wearing of helmets by those under 18 when on a moving bicycle. They encourage the use of helmets by the adult participants.
The bicycle rules read pretty straightforward and have direct comments on the use of Alan frames and Exxon Carbon frames too. Reasonably accommodating.

I have not decided on what bike I will bring to ride. Most likely I will ride the middle length route. 122 from 100 miles is probably not wise for me, so it goes.

photogravity

Yes, that is correct. Then there is the fact that a ride with 1000 people just doesn't appeal much to me. I plan to do the ride rhm will be holding in NJ instead.

gaucho777 

I am going to try to make it, although I have a flight to catch later than evening. Might depend on the start times (@EroicaCA: Have the start times been set?). IF I go, I would opt for the 65-mile route and ride my '72 Cilo Pacer, though I'd likely ride with a different/tubular wheelset.

Wulf

If my Raleigh Mk IV is finished by then otherwise a 1984 Batavus Pro Both all or mostly Campy NR/SR
Wife has only a 70s Mercian. Some Campy NR.

Oldairhead 

I know that this ride is not intended to appeal to everybody, no ride ever is. And, 1000 riders does seem like a lot to deal with. But if you are doing the longer route you will probably only have 200 or 300 other riders doing that course along with you, which makes it a very different ride than the 1000 rider mosh pit that some here are envisioning. L'Eroica Italia has 5500 riders attending, but after the start and the first control point things get pretty spread out.

All that said, the two L'Eroica events I have ridden have been the most enjoyable organized events that I have ever attended, regardless of the "onerous rules". They were the absolute highlights of my 50 years on a bike!!!

northbend 

I am definately set on the long route.

I may change my mind, but I have been thinking that it would be appropriate to celebrate by riding something from an American master.

1977 Bruce Gordon. I got it in a trade back in 1981.
It was repainted by Bob Freeman's shop (R.I.P. Elliott Bay Bicycles) about 4 years ago.


THANK YOU to Wes and whoever else is involved in making L'Eroica California a reality! This is gonna be fun

gomango

That Bruce Gordon has never looked better.

What a bike.

repechage

I like those tires very much. They look capable.

OldsCOOL

Does this Trek Pro Series 760 make me look fat??

Force 

Yes, very cool tires. Also, where did you get the long cage for the SR derailleur?

Sir_Name 

I see TA is a popular choice. Lovely entries so far.

Wish I could join this year.

EroicaCA

If you want to comment or discuss about the rules and other topics regarding Eroica or Eroica California why don't you go to Eroica California thread and talk about there? And if you want to talk about another event I suggest start a thread about that ride.
I started this post to see what people are thinking about riding in our event and on which route.

photogravity

We did just that in the thread: For those who cannot get to the Eroica California

BTW, you're invited, but I think you'll be otherwise occupied that weekend.

EroicaCA

Thanks for the invite. I would love to join. After all love of bicycle is what this is all about. Wish you guys have a great ride.

lv2runnv

4 of us have booked a place to stay, taken the time off from work, and plan to ride the 40 mile event. So far, our bikes are a pre-85 Univega Competizione, 83 Univega Superstrada, and a early 80's Nishiki Mixte. The last bike is being looked for, the rider is trying to find or duplicate their early 80's racing bike. We're all so looking forward to the event after seeing some of the preparation for the 2014 Italy event in Gaiole.

onespeedbiker

It seems there are hundreds of sponsored rides (maybe thousands) where you can ride pretty much any bike you want. The whole point of the Erocia is it's different; if it did not have the rules for the Erocia, than it is no different than any other ride. From your signature it appears you have already done all the heavy lifting and have well over a dozen (in ascending order) qualifying bikes; what is it that is so onerous that would prevent you from riding one of your C&V bikes in such a ride?

Straightblock

The chance to ride among hundreds of rare & beautiful vintage road bikes appeals to me.

I'm hoping to be there with my '85 Olmo Firenze, a $25 thrift store rescue with the original Galli group. I'm hopeful 28mm tires will clear & I can fit a 27t or 28t rear cog. Pedals & wheels will change from those in the picture. I will probably ride the 65 mile route.

EroicaCA

Not really sure, but he is not happy about our rules. Please leave him alone. He is entitled to his opinion and he has the right to say whatever he wants. We have our rules and they are meant to be followed. If he is not happy with any of the rules he can simply choose not to come.

onespeedbiker

I wasn't going to stalk the fellow. It's just I can understand someone wanting to be part of such an event and lamenting they don't have a bike that fits the criteria, but that wasn't the case. So I really wanted to know what the issue was, not to condemn or harass him for his opinion, just curious why; maybe he just doesn't like to exclude fellow bikers.