cyclic_eric

Looking forward to meeting and riding with you all. If feeling strong I'll ride the Scalatore ride.

Here's a picture @verktyg took last summer. A few changes since then, now with toe clip pedals, white bar tape, but you get the idea.

Classtime 

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?

merziac

Well I don't think you will be disappointed as I turned myself inside out to get it in good shape. I brought the same one in 2017 but it was lackluster at best, had other priorities so it came as it was, with little extra effort aside from new bar tape and and adjustments, then new tires for the ride after the Concours.

Its well ready to rock this time.

Tomm Willians

I’m pretty sure this isn’t exactly on topic but…….the wife and I found this in San Luis Obispo and intend to buy it before the ride on Sunday ! Since that means we will have two cars, I guess it falls on me to drive it home while she follows😄😄😄
It is pre-87 so it’s sort of Eroica approved 😄 our Ramato’s will look good on the back of that !

cyclic_eric

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Classtime. I'm in good shape to ride 30 miles with 3,000 feet of climbing at maybe 13 mph, ... but 81 miles and 6,400 feet is quite different! My usual mistake is to starting off like a rabbit and finishing like a hare. I'll need to pace the day. And now you go suggesting 97 miles and 8,200 feet?!
Sheer madness.

cyclic_eric

I've become so addicted to electronics... The handlebar computer that shows my route and uploads results, the taillight that includes radar, the headlight. I'll make sure the beeping sounds are off. Are any of you going completely hi-tech free? More electronics than me? And then there's the smartphone brick in my jersey.

mech986 

I walked the last 2-3 miles of Cypress in 2019 cause I didn’t quite have the gearing or the legs left after 50+ miles, the middle section of rolling hills and gradual climbs took more than I thought at the time. My walking problem was using a modern Shimano shoe, no cleats, but I did have installed a flat mid-sole section of rubber for some grip on the dirt surface. Unfortunately it afforded less grip than desired. This year I’ve gone further by using a new sole piece and adding new heel and toe rubber to give me more push off grip if I do walk again, but I’ve also got better gearing this time. All were added by a local shoe repair shop.



Looks like typical modern clipless shoes, but wide enough for my wide feet.

Added heel, toe and midsole patterned rubber sections

I’m using a fairly bright LED taillight since I plan to start early near dawn on the Santa Lucia route, I expect some fog on PCH and want to stay clearly visible. Otherwise I’ll carry an iPhone with Cyclemeter App and Apple Watch to monitor heart rate, plus GPS functions and calories burned. I’ll probably take a small charger and cords because I ran out of Watch power last time. I’ll charge up at Halter Ranch stop.

Kabuki12

Well, I got called to work by one of my long time customers so going in to work right now to get them some tools for tomorrow. I still plan to leave today , just not as early as I originally intended. I should be there around noon today . Everything is packed and ready . After work , just shower and load bikes and hit the road! I’m hoping the traffic Gods are in my favor…..

mech986 

Man, here but realizing I missed a lot of emails from Eroica about the event. Most info you guys already know but for posterity here’s more info as it dribbled in.

March 31

2022 EXPO & START/FINISH

We are pleased to announce our Expo and roll-out Start/Finish at the Veterans’ Memorial Building on the Pinedorado Grounds in Cambria. The Veterans’ Hall hosts the Friday Farmer’s Market and supports the local Lion’s Club, a beneficiary of Nova Eroica and Eroica California. Adjoining the Expo on Friday only is the local Cambria community Farmer’s Market where the locals shop for organic fruit, produce and more. Venue & Start/Finish Location: Veterans’ Memorial Building, 1000 Main St on the corner of Main and Cambria Drive.

April 16

CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE 2022

The annual Concours d'Elegance at Eroica California will take place on Saturday, 30 April 2022. This event showcases the best vintage Road Racing, Track Racing and Randonneur bicycles (i.e. Alex Singer, Rene Herse, Toei - must be shown without the panniers) owned by Eroica participants and collectors. Spectators are welcome.

April 20
EROICA DINNER CONFIRMATION

Kindly we ask you to confirm your Dinner's participation respondig the question below
(Must be sent to all who have signed up. I think dinner may be oversubscribed or possibly limited in numbers? I still haven’t let them know because I also have an invite to dinner on Saturday too, trying to decide which to go to.)

April 25th

LINN'S FARM SUNSET REIDE (sic)

We're glad to invite you at Sunset ride to Linn's Farm, Friday April 29th. Only 100 spots available so please make your reservation now!!

Ride will start at 5:30pm from the Festival ground in Cambria, Veterans Memorial Hall; 1000 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

(I’ll be unable to make it), maybe I’ll ride up there during the afternoon.)

mech986 

And finally the Program schedule which I know was mostly posted on the convoluted website. No explanation why some of the route maps were switched over to an Italian mapping system or why the long route was shortened (maybe Paso still doesn’t want to cooperate or deal with riders in the area?).

EVENT PROGRAM 2022

There will be an activity for all ages, and we cannot wait to host you and your family here on the central coast.

Event Festival Location: Veterans Memorial Hall; 1000 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

FRIDAY
9:00 – 19:30 Festival & Vendors Area Open
9:30 – 13:00 Registration Pick Up
15:00 – 19:00 Registration Pick up (Nova Eroica Only)
17:30 – 21:00 Sunset Ride Start
19:30 Festival & Vendors Area Close
20:30 Ride Back to Festival Ground

SATURDAY
6:30 – 8:00 Registration pick up (Nova Eroica Only)
8:00 Nova Eroica roll out to Cayucos
9:00 – 19:00 Festival and Vendors Area Open
9:30 Official Nova Eroica Start at Cayucos Pier
9:45 – 19:00 Registration Pick Up (Classic Ride)
10:00 – 12:00 Concours d’Elegance
11:00 – 13:30 Eroica World & Sponsor Press Conference
15:00 – 17:00 Stage Activity – Nova Awards Ceremony
18:30 – 21:30 Eroica Dinner (CENA)
19:00 Festival & Vendors Area Close

SUNDAY
5:00 - 8:30 Registration Pickup
6:30 – 7:00 Heroic Route Start
7:00 – 9:00 Piedras Blancas & Santa Lucia Route Start

mech986 

Eroica California website info:
Piedras Blancas route and map:
https://eroica.cc/en/california/piedras-blancas-route

ROUTE INFO
DISTANCE 35MI
ELEVATION 1,600FT
KM OF WHITE ROAD - 1.00MI
KM OF ASPHALT ROAD - 35.00MI
NUMBER OF REFRESHMENTS - 1
DEPARTURE TIME - 8:00AM – 9:00AM (LAST RIDER MUST BE OUT BY 9:00AM)
SKILL -

Santa Lucia Route:
https://eroica.cc/en/california/santa-lucia-route

ROUTE INFO
DISTANCE - 73MI
ELEVATION - 6,000FT
KM OF WHITE ROAD - 56.00MI
KM OF ASPHALT ROAD - 16.00MI
NUMBER OF REFRESHMENTS - 2
DEPARTURE TIME - FROM 8.00 TO 9.00
SKILL -

La Via della Scalatore route:
https://eroica.cc/en/california/la-via-dello-scalatore

ROUTE INFO
DISTANCE - 81MI
ELEVATION - 6,400FT
KM OF WHITE ROAD - 23.00MI
KM OF ASPHALT ROAD - 58.00MI
NUMBER OF REFRESHMENTS - 3
DEPARTURE TIME - 7:00AM
SKILL -

mech986 

Heroic route (Note distance discrepancies in text, I haven’t compared the 156Km (97 miles) Italian route map with the previous Ride with GPS 108 mile map to undergo the route differences, if any, or if the distances are typos?) I guess the Heroic riders will get more info on their registration materials maps and cue sheets.

https://eroica.cc/en/california/heroic-route

Nova/Heroic Route Eroica California

12:23
156 km

ROUTE INFO
DISTANCE - 97MI (corresponds to 156 km.)
ELEVATION - 8,200FT
KM OF WHITE ROAD - 32.00MI
KM OF ASPHALT ROAD - 76.00MI (Note: still adds up to 108 miles, so don’t know which numbers are correct)
NUMBER OF REFRESHMENTS- 5
DEPARTURE TIME - 6:30AM - 7:00AM
SKILL -


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Classtime 

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: why don’t they just mail the registration?)


2011 Milwaukee Road 10s

SwimmerMike 

Life got in the way this year. Between work and family commitments, I couldn't make it work. I kept hoping I could get away, but not in the cards.

Have a great time everybody!

Drillium Dude 

I just got word that the buyer of the '73 Colnago Super I sold in February 2021 is going to be at the event. He's riding one of the routes on a Dura-Ace equipped Somec (light blue - my old frame/fork) and showing the Colnago in the Concours.

The bike in question:



As a result, a part of me will be there in spirit

Have fun and be safe, everyone!

EDIT: Updated me that he is still riding the Somec but decided not to show the Colnago until next year. Oh, well. I'll still be there in spirit 'cause he's riding one of my old frames

DD

gaucho777 

Too bad. Sorry we'll miss you. I know how it goes. Life's gotten in the way for me the past few years, too. This is only the 2nd time I've been able to participate, though I've wanted to each year since its inception. Hopefully, I'll be able to join you for one of the upcoming "first Saturday SF Penninsula" rides this summer once my schedule opens up.

merziac

I finally got here too, my knee was not happy about the 900 mile drive so not sure about my riding, we'll see. The green Merz that I brought is not the luxury liner that the big silver one is. It rides like a dream but is a hair small so not ideal for going on any kind of an epic ride.

But it sure cleaned up nice after I put in the work.

mech986 

Visited the Sensorio art installation Friday evening with my family and nursing staff, ran into a fellow Eroica rider from San Diego. He’s actually just visiting the area with his wife and both are riding the Central Coast to the tune of 40-60 miles a day from their AirBnB in Atascadero. They will come by the Festival today to check out the bikes. Sensorio was a lot of fun, somewhat pricey, but very chill after all the activities of the day, plus it is a 40 minute trip to near the Paso Robles airport from Cambria.

Thalia949

Always a good souvenir to get a bike in the room photo. Enjoyed the Sunset ride to Linn’s last night. A nice evening to ride, good food, great company of other Eroici.

I still haven’t decided which ride for tomorrow. Game time decision. Long Ride or the 81 miles.

See you all on the road.

obrentharris 

Scalatore route has been cancelled.
No cue sheets provided this year.
Is this event dying?
Brent

Classtime 

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 will get the full Eroica treatment I hope to finish with full pockets tomorrow. We’ll see.

madscrambler

Nice collection of bikes today; here the concourse Judges confer. Sorry about the flipping.

nlerner

Oldairhead 

Sadly, with all of it's potential EC has been dying since they lost Wesley as the Event Director. Eroica survives "in spite" of the current managements lack of commitment. I miss the "old guard" who inspired the concept and made a good show of it!

Gary12000 

I’ve been here since Wednesday, in spite of the challenges of the event having to re-launch after being cancelled in previous Covid years, it’s been fantastic, the scenery is amazing, the people are great, I’ve had a blast and my wife is also enjoying it, classic ride in the morning… can’t wait…