Italuminium

Who's in?

Just got a confirmation for my ticket today. Not sure which bike I'm going take, maybe the SOMEC if I can finish it in time. Otherwise probably one of the ALANs. Perhaps the fixeh (gasp!).

Zieleman

I'm in. Got a cabin at a campsite somewhat 20k outside Oudenaarde. Unfortunately not the same as Elev12k, like last year. I'll still owe him and the Brits a couple of six-packs

I hope to bring two bikes, one for the crit race and one for the main event. All depending on how big a car I can borrow.

What gruppo is on your Somec now? You know, non aero cables and friction DT-shifters are 'mandatory' If you're bringing the Alan, make note that the cobblestones are ruthless and unforgiving.

DiabloScott

This is the top line on my bucket list... but not this year.

Would it be bad form (unretro) to strap a POV camera on my bike with the DT shifters? Cuz I'm pretty sure I'd want to document the ride.

Italuminium

Great! It would be nice doing a ride with you again, too bad I missed all the fun last year.

Yeah, the SOMEC (no group on it yet, have to trawl marktplaats a bit more!) might be out, since the only DT-shifting groups that are appropriate for it are all with aero levers and 8 speeds, like CdA, Athena and latter day C-Record, and I don't really feel like messing with the infamous Syncro either.

If all else fails, I still have my trusty Giant that I've been commuting on the past few months, although its ugly as sin.

Zieleman

What about he Slingerland? Cyclocross bikes are always welcome in Belgium.

non-fixie 

I'm in. Not sure about which bike. I'd like to take the L'Expres, but I'll need to do something about the gearing. With a 47x21 low gear it's not going to get me anywhere.

Italuminium

3x9 ergo shifting isn't too vintage though. However, all they'll ever see of the bike are its two "angel wings", perfectly good and old school Mafac brakes

CMAW 

I'll be there too. French bike, maybe Italian shoes .

stevenc

I'm in! Bringing my trusted Poggio (it knows the way) to both the race and 100K.
I live in Ghent so anyone who needs help with logistics, pm me!
Should we organise a pre/post drink?

CMAW 

Good to be seeing you again Steven. Post is preferable I think, Taaienberg: 18 %, Westmalle tripel: 10 %.

Zieleman

I'll be ascending that tripel on saturday as well. It'll be fun to meet up. You will recognize me on the main square in Oudenaarde, wearing my nick on my shirt.

stevenc

I saw some last year, they're quite unobtrusive and not bad form.

Woutervanwijk

Yes Yes. Will go on Sunday with Gerrie Knetemannn 78 Ti Raleigh trainigsbike. You will recognise me with a Raleigh rainbow shirt.

Zieleman

Ooh that's badass!

non-fixie 

Why not both? Anyone up for a meet-up on Saturday, say around lunchtime?

paulkal

I would like to go, but already got something else planned.

CMAW 

I'll probably only be there on sunday, but keep us posted NF, a quick dash to the fleamarket on sat is still an option.

stevenc

non-fixie: I will be there on Saturday to visit the market and to participate in the criterium. So beer only after the race!

Elev12k

I will probably arrive on wednessday. I hope to participate in as much as possible activities.

poprad

Hope you guys all have a blast. I have to miss it this year, all the more's the shame because I have to leave Europe in June, so this would've been my last chance for a long time. I met up with CMAW and StevenC on this ride last year and it was a great event.

Steep little *****es of cobbly hills though...

non-fixie 

Mrs non-fixie and I will be arriving in Oudenaarde on Thursday. I've just been testing my Retroronde bike for a week in the french Provence. It kinda works.

CMAW 

Nice bike, NF. If you're up for a ride in the Brussels countryside on friday afternoon, let me know.

non-fixie 

Thanks for the invitation, CMAW! But as I've got mrs non-fixie with me, we'll probably stick to some leisurely touring of the Oudenaarde region on Friday and hit the market on Saturday.