Classic & Vintage - Moser racing in Brooklyn tomorrow (4-21-12).

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gearbasher
04-20-12, 12:18 PM
I figure this might belong in Classic and Vintage.

http://spasport.com/moser_to_race_lucarelli_&_castaldi_cup.htm

ultraman6970
04-20-12, 01:11 PM
WOW, thats all i can say :D

WOW!!!
haddawad
04-20-12, 01:14 PM
I would get more excited if he gave out some of his wine, as well.

whatwolf
04-20-12, 01:15 PM
Awesome! Maybe I'll get up early tomorrow :)
lostarchitect
04-20-12, 01:36 PM
Ah, crap. Does this mean I can't ride in the park tomorrow morning?
jebensch
04-20-12, 05:01 PM
The hedge-fund-weekend-riders are going to be riding more expensive bikes than Francesco Moser. I miss the Prospect loop.
shrinkboy
04-21-12, 08:36 AM
totally badass
shrinkboy
04-21-12, 10:39 AM
results please
prettyshady
04-21-12, 11:05 AM
When asked what he thought his chances are in the race Moser said "I can hold anyone's wheel for 44 miles".

. Mr. Moser raced with pure class and finished in the main field but was often seen in the top 10. The 61 year old revealed this was his 4th time on the bike this year. After the race Mr. Moser signed autographs and posed for pictures and always had a smile on his face

Also, Moser has kept his old bikes and as a collection at his cave
revchuck
04-21-12, 12:54 PM
Looks great for a guy my age! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eglading/6953091916/)
whatwolf
04-21-12, 03:45 PM
This really sums it up:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5232/7099161845_2ed5f36652_z.jpg
(by E_Glading on flickr)
Mort Canard
04-21-12, 04:48 PM
Gotta love it!:D
gmt13
04-21-12, 06:21 PM
Excellent chance happening.
billydonn
04-21-12, 09:19 PM
totally badass
+ 1 to that
revchuck
04-22-12, 05:33 AM
Write up and pictures. (http://nyvelocity.com/content/gallery/race-photos/2012/moser-goes-new-york)
rootboy
04-22-12, 06:33 AM
This really sums it up:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5232/7099161845_2ed5f36652_z.jpg
(by E_Glading on flickr)

What do you mean? Fawners wanting themselves in a picture with him?
whatwolf
04-22-12, 06:54 AM
What do you mean? Fawners wanting themselves in a picture with him?

Well, yes I suppose, but without any cynicism, and more awe. Just that people were clearly honored to ride with him.
Henry III
04-22-12, 07:07 AM
Oh man why a Specialized? Out of all the bike available in NYC? That's probably the last time he'll be back here again. lol. If I was local I would of been down there to check him out.
rootboy
04-22-12, 07:27 AM
Well, yes I suppose, but without any cynicism, and more awe. Just that people were clearly honored to ride with him.

Yeah. Overly cynical comment Whatwolf. Woke up grumpy. Anywhere a Champion appears, it is a mixture of both, I guess.
due ruote
04-22-12, 07:39 AM
Looks great for a guy my age! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eglading/6953091916/)

+1 His legs look like mine. By that I mean we each have two.

This thread seems like a good excuse to post a video link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Zhh7VPlI2_o
revchuck
04-24-12, 05:55 PM
Here's the link for a YouTube video of the race: http://youtu.be/RXGyxKoNeC8
jeebusaurousrex
04-24-12, 08:21 PM
I CAN'T believe I missed him! :(