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Not as bad as it seems. We got through it on Touroica without directions by memory from the past couple of "actual" Eroica's.
The main street of Cayucas is Ocean. Just before you're about to get on Hwy 1 (freeway at that point), turn left on 13th at the underpass, right on the other side, follow the bike path by the cemetary, turn left on Old Creek Road. Go to the ridewithgps link, grab the little yellow man and plop him on this section to visualize. Seems confusing, but all the roads funnel you onto the route.
One tip is to print out the turn by turn directions and carry it in your pocket "just in case". It's easier to get lost in Templeton through the right turn off of 46, IMO.
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3 weeks to go and it looks like it's actually going to happen, so I guess I'd better check in. I haven't put in enough long miles and big hills this year, so I'll be be riding the Piedras Blancas route, maybe starting early and going down to Cayucos, or going past the lighthouse up towards Ragged Point. My wife and I are staying at one of the motels on Moonstone Drive.
On Sunday, look for the blue Nishiki SunTour-Montrose Cycle Club jersey and a silver & blue Nishiki Professional.
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3 weeks to go and it looks like it's actually going to happen, so I guess I'd better check in. I haven't put in enough long miles and big hills this year, so I'll be be riding the Piedras Blancas route, maybe starting early and going down to Cayucos, or going past the lighthouse up towards Ragged Point. My wife and I are staying at one of the motels on Moonstone Drive.
On Sunday, look for the blue Nishiki SunTour-Montrose Cycle Club jersey and a silver & blue Nishiki Professional.
On Sunday, look for the blue Nishiki SunTour-Montrose Cycle Club jersey and a silver & blue Nishiki Professional.
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Any word on the Concours registration? My last info from Bob F. on the 29th said the Italian side was working on it. Only 3 weeks left.
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3 weeks to go and it looks like it's actually going to happen, so I guess I'd better check in. I haven't put in enough long miles and big hills this year, so I'll be be riding the Piedras Blancas route, maybe starting early and going down to Cayucos, or going past the lighthouse up towards Ragged Point. My wife and I are staying at one of the motels on Moonstone Drive.
On Sunday, look for the blue Nishiki SunTour-Montrose Cycle Club jersey and a silver & blue Nishiki Professional.
On Sunday, look for the blue Nishiki SunTour-Montrose Cycle Club jersey and a silver & blue Nishiki Professional.
You driving over Friday or Saturday? If you can get to Cambria by 11 on Saturday, it would be great if you could join us for a short ride to San Simeon and back.
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Ok, the count down has begun! I guess I can legitimately get excited. Who am I fooling, I’ve been stoked for months! The Colnago is ready , just need to finish up the pedals and new white leather straps. I am still riding with the steel spindle Superleggeri but will change to the Ti spindle and new straps just before the event. I have increased my Sunday rides to 42 miles and feeling pretty strong with that so the PB route should not be an issue , as well as any pre-riding that happens. I may do one more climb up one of our canyons just to boost my climbing but probably not necessary. I may bring another bike just to have a back up. I don’t think I need it ….but , you know…..N+1.
From last weekend 42 miles
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Joe, that Colnago is a beauty. I'm looking to seeing it and you, assuming I can actually get there. I will not know if I am go or no-go for this year until the middle of that week. I still have my registration and I have a hotel room all booked and I do not plan on canceling anything, but this work BS continues to play hell with important stuff, like bike riding.
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I know it there is any Rich can be there, he will be there. I am hoping it works out , I really look forward to riding with him as I have on the previous EC’s . I mean the earth won’t make it if Rich and don’t solve all the problems as we have for the last several years!🤞
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Phew! I was worried that my mechanic wouldn't show, my bike would break down, and you wouldn't be around to fix it!
You driving over Friday or Saturday? If you can get to Cambria by 11 on Saturday, it would be great if you could join us for a short ride to San Simeon and back.
You driving over Friday or Saturday? If you can get to Cambria by 11 on Saturday, it would be great if you could join us for a short ride to San Simeon and back.
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We shall see how it works out. I mean, I sure hope I can be there and will be if at all possible; I have three years' worth of straightening out to do with @Kabuki12.
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3 weeks to go and it looks like it's actually going to happen, so I guess I'd better check in. I haven't put in enough long miles and big hills this year, so I'll be be riding the Piedras Blancas route, maybe starting early and going down to Cayucos, or going past the lighthouse up towards Ragged Point.
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^^^^^^ Mmmmm, caffeine yes ! I use the Nuun with caffeine. I think I may try those, probably get them at one of my local bike shops. Lighthouse? What lighthouse, I passed that two hours ago!! Looks like Big Sur ahead….
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So I rode up one of our canyons today on my way to Ventura just to get some more climbing in and I actually set a few personal records so the extra miles are working. Yesterday I overhauled the Ti spindle SL pedals (freakin lil’ balls).
I bought these (pedals) from a fellow BF member and they are in good shape . I will put the traps and new white leather straps on/ install on bike next week.
I bought these (pedals) from a fellow BF member and they are in good shape . I will put the traps and new white leather straps on/ install on bike next week.
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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 dirt/gravel climbing repeats this weekend and being careless, as is my style, I pinch flatted with 60 lbs. in my 32mm GKs on my Nova bike. At 155, I will have at least 75-70 front and rear. And on my Eroica bike with 26mm GKs I had 100psi front and rear with out a problem today on the same gravel climb/descent (other than being a tad freaked out in toe clips and straps while climbing in the loose stuff).
PSA: Pump your tires up on 5/1. I did some dirt/gravel climbing repeats this weekend and being careless, as is my style, I pinch flatted with 60 lbs. in my 32mm GKs on my Nova bike. At 155, I will have at least 75-70 front and rear. And on my Eroica bike with 26mm GKs I had 100psi front and rear with out a problem today on the same gravel climb/descent (other than being a tad freaked out in toe clips and straps while climbing in the loose stuff).
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Yes. Any grade over 15% is pretty hard on asphalt, but on dirt/gravel...
as you all probably know, if you are climbing steep sections, out of the saddle and your weight all the way forward, the lack of weight out back makes it very easy to lose traction.
A tricky balance problem! Weight back to maintain traction, but awkward center of gravity.
as you all probably know, if you are climbing steep sections, out of the saddle and your weight all the way forward, the lack of weight out back makes it very easy to lose traction.
A tricky balance problem! Weight back to maintain traction, but awkward center of gravity.
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Started to try and focus on getting some mountain climbing in before Cambria. Went out with my Marine buddy and got some hills in over at Azusa. Im going to try all the way to Crystal lake next saturday...hopefully.
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Unfortunately, I'd have to say that not just the boss, but also to the clients and at least one judge. It wouldn't be pretty.
We shall see how it works out. I mean, I sure hope I can be there and will be if at all possible; I have three years' worth of straightening out to do with @Kabuki12.
We shall see how it works out. I mean, I sure hope I can be there and will be if at all possible; I have three years' worth of straightening out to do with @Kabuki12.
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So today I (more or less) rode the shortest planned route of the 2020 Eroica California (Piedras Blancas route). I’d downloaded the .gpx file to my Garmin and used it to ride the route. Between the computer and me there were a handful of navigational errors, but I got about 95% of the route right, and ended up going 40mi instead of 36.2mi, so I’ll say it was a decent simulation. As you all said, the route isn’t difficult, almost all flat, with grades of mostly 1%-2%, but the rainy foggy weather, a wicked crosswind, and slipping saddle tilt made the whole thing kind of miserable; not the pleasant seaside ride I was expecting. I was super slow as usual; took me 4 hours to ride 40 mi., including a water refill break, a Clif Bar break, and an early stop to fiddle with a glitchy derailleur. I’ll try to saddle angle slippage and hope the weather gets a lot better before May 1.
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So today I (more or less) rode the shortest planned route of the 2020 Eroica California (Piedras Blancas route). I’d downloaded the .gpx file to my Garmin and used it to ride the route. Between the computer and me there were a handful of navigational errors, but I got about 95% of the route right, and ended up going 40mi instead of 36.2mi, so I’ll say it was a decent simulation. As you all said, the route isn’t difficult, almost all flat, with grades of mostly 1%-2%, but the rainy foggy weather, a wicked crosswind, and slipping saddle tilt made the whole thing kind of miserable; not the pleasant seaside ride I was expecting. I was super slow as usual; took me 4 hours to ride 40 mi., including a water refill break, a Clif Bar break, and an early stop to fiddle with a glitchy derailleur. I’ll try to saddle angle slippage and hope the weather gets a lot better before May 1.
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I don’t know about ‘damn good,’ but thanks for the kind words. I’m more concerned that the weather was so miserable I kept thinking “hmm, maybe instead of riding in the wind and rain on the day, I’ll just walk around the festival grounds, look at cool bikes, and drink beer.” 😆
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I will not know for sure until Tuesday or Wednesday of that week, but as of now it is not looking good..
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I rode the 62 mile route of L’Etape San Antonio on the 83 Gitane I’ll be riding at Eroica. It had a few climbs in the 10-13% range and showed me I’ll definitely need lower gears come May 1st. It has a 14-32 freewheel and 42/52 chainrings, which will be swapped shortly for 36/48 chainrings. Hopefully that’ll get me up the steep pitches.
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Almost ready but I would like to go with 28 tubular Challenge Strada tires. While there is enough space between tires and frame it is very narrow between top of the tire and the center of the brake caliper in the rear (see pictur). I am concerned that on some of the rough roads stones and other stuff could get stuck. What do you think? Better go with 25? Thank you in advance
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