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06-18-15, 12:36 PM
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Great pics. I'm going to have to do this ride on my own someday. I don't know how I feel about being told I can't use SPD pedals or that my aero brake levers from 1985 aren't acceptable. Looks like an awesome event, just wish they'd make these things a tad less "re-enactment" but I love 99% of what these rides are about.
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Great pics, looks like a good time and something I'd love to do someday!
I mean, wool jerseys, cycling caps, hairnet "helmets", musset bags, steel water bottles, Fiats and Alfa's, and oh yeah, some beautiful bikes! What's not to like?
I mean, wool jerseys, cycling caps, hairnet "helmets", musset bags, steel water bottles, Fiats and Alfa's, and oh yeah, some beautiful bikes! What's not to like?
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Great pics. I'm going to have to do this ride on my own someday. I don't know how I feel about being told I can't use SPD pedals or that my aero brake levers from 1985 aren't acceptable. Looks like an awesome event, just wish they'd make these things a tad less "re-enactment" but I love 99% of what these rides are about.
Historic is what it's about.
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I'm not really sure how you meant that to sound, is it a good quaint thing or bad?
As @repechage said, it's historic, and from the pics, it looks very much like a ride did back in the 60's, 70's and maybe early 80's. I love the idea myself...
As @repechage said, it's historic, and from the pics, it looks very much like a ride did back in the 60's, 70's and maybe early 80's. I love the idea myself...
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I'm not really sure how you meant that to sound, is it a good quaint thing or bad?
As @repechage said, it's historic, and from the pics, it looks very much like a ride did back in the 60's, 70's and maybe early 80's. I love the idea myself...
As @repechage said, it's historic, and from the pics, it looks very much like a ride did back in the 60's, 70's and maybe early 80's. I love the idea myself...
06-19-15, 11:08 AM
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The photos just made my mind up for me; I'll be there next year!
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06-19-15, 12:06 PM
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That looks like fun. I should do it some time. The 123 mile route would be too much for me, but the 65 miler would be good.
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06-19-15, 12:07 PM
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I went and loved the whole event. Saw bikes I had only see pictures of before. I hope to attend next year. Paso Robles was a great town and the rest stops at wineries was so cool.
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Unless something goes desperately wrong, the wife and I will get out for this next year. Looks epic!
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Looks like a lot of fun. It would be fun to go just to check out the bikes. Now if I only had a pair of shoes to go with toe clips and straps, .
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06-19-15, 09:23 PM
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Indeed the photography is excellent. Hence I thought it was worthy of a post here ;-)
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