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02-20-15, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Eroica, CA
6.2 – Clothing
Participants must be dressed in period cycling clothing, in particular they should wear wool jerseys and shorts. Reissued vintage-looking jerseys and shorts (permitted non wool materials) are also allowed as long as they look proper. Technical underwear is allowed as long as it is not visible. The event organizers reserve the right to give warnings to any participant whose clothing is viewed unsuitable or inappropriate for the event. If such clothing is discovered on the day of the ride the event organizers reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate.
6.3 – Accessories
Consistently with the vintage spirit of the event, participants are invited to carefully select all accessories of their bicycles and clothing. In particular we invite participants to use leather cycling shoes, traditional cycling caps, aluminum water bottles, etc. The only modern cycling accessory, which is allowed, is a safety cycling helmet, which we invite everybody to use.
All cyclists must bring along a puncture repair kit and other essential tools for small repairs.
Participants must be dressed in period cycling clothing, in particular they should wear wool jerseys and shorts. Reissued vintage-looking jerseys and shorts (permitted non wool materials) are also allowed as long as they look proper. Technical underwear is allowed as long as it is not visible. The event organizers reserve the right to give warnings to any participant whose clothing is viewed unsuitable or inappropriate for the event. If such clothing is discovered on the day of the ride the event organizers reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate.
6.3 – Accessories
Consistently with the vintage spirit of the event, participants are invited to carefully select all accessories of their bicycles and clothing. In particular we invite participants to use leather cycling shoes, traditional cycling caps, aluminum water bottles, etc. The only modern cycling accessory, which is allowed, is a safety cycling helmet, which we invite everybody to use.
All cyclists must bring along a puncture repair kit and other essential tools for small repairs.
The organizers make clear, they want period clothing. So, my modern black road Sidi's aren't what they're thinking for shoes.
Here's a blog post on period shoes.
Classic Cycling Shoes
Hmmm...these Dromarti look nice. Here's a review. And another.
02-20-15, 04:35 PM
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I've ridden in these for several years now. It looks like the price has more than doubled since I purchased though,
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02-20-15, 07:18 PM
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Zowie! Those (the Fixed shoe..) did jump in price. Really handsome shoes though. Guess if you can justify a pair of Sidis you could make the same argument for those.
I'll likely suffer along in my old Dettos..
I'll likely suffer along in my old Dettos..
02-20-15, 07:55 PM
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Can't seem to copy the url on my phone, but search for "Hasus Vintage". Bought a pair of their road shoes recently. Haven't had a chance to try them yet, but they seem to fit reasonably well.
02-20-15, 08:47 PM
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never mind
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02-26-15, 12:04 AM
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did sign up for the mid route & feel pretty excited to see other vintage bike lovers!
02-28-15, 10:09 AM
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Is it time for a roll call? I should be arriving sometime Friday evening....
02-28-15, 03:14 PM
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California is a BIG State.
Driving from Los Angeles to Paso Robles for this ride is the same distance (as the crow flies) as driving from New York City to Washington DC.
Driving from Los Angeles to Paso Robles for this ride is the same distance (as the crow flies) as driving from New York City to Washington DC.
02-28-15, 04:35 PM
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I'm driving from Utah to Paso Robles. It takes about the same time as driving across LA!
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03-09-15, 05:41 PM
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Hey youse guys and gals,
How about helping out as a volunteer to help make the event a success? They still need a lot of help...
Info. and registration can be found here:
Register to participate with Hospice of San Luis Obispo County through VolunteerLocal!
Look forward to seeing you all,
Bob
How about helping out as a volunteer to help make the event a success? They still need a lot of help...
Info. and registration can be found here:
Register to participate with Hospice of San Luis Obispo County through VolunteerLocal!
Look forward to seeing you all,
Bob
03-09-15, 09:32 PM
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I think the organizers got a late start. Per the first post in this thread, the event was announced on the CR-list in December. A lot of details (route, registration info, etc.) were not announced until mid-February. Most people need to plan out ahead a little further in advance, especially those traveling from far away. If the registration doesn't fill up, I think that will be the main reason. I rode the route yesterday and ran into several local cyclists who live in Paso Robles and weren't aware of the event. If it doesn't sell out this year, I bet it will next year.
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03-09-15, 09:39 PM
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I posted some comments and pics in the Where'd You Ride Today? thread. Please forgive my double-posting, but I suppose they are worth repeating here:
I rode most of the Eroica CA 65-mile route. It's a fun and scenic route. Varied terrain through vineyards and farms. The city of Paso Robles is a great venue. Downtown park was really lively and charming when I was then last night and all the locals seemed exceedingly friendly.
I wanted to do a trial run before committing to the event. Took my '72 Cilo Pacer rolling on a set of Campagnolo record HF hubs with Fiamme red rims and Dugast Pipistrello 32mm tires. They proved to be good choice for the course. I brought few back-up spares and a bottle of sealant but didn't need any of them.
I headed out about an hour after I planned, and road out to connect with the route, heading east and south into the farms and vineyard. Really picturesque country roads teaming with critters and birds, fresh air, and verdant hillsides. The rolling hillsides do start to wear you down.
There's a small loop off the main road through an estate I wasn't able to do around the 15 mile mark. This is where the first real climb occurs and I think there will be a rest area before looping back to previous road.
Up some gravel hills. This was was a short one but it was steep and traction could be an issue on skinny tires. The top layer of fine gravel resting on hardpack. Had a couple spinouts when out of the saddle. I stopped to take this shot and lost my balance while still clipped in to one strap. I said, that would have been embarrassing if anyone around, but here I am freely sharing that embarrassment!
View after view...
Around the 30 mile mark you hit Moss Rd. One of my favorite stretches of gravel. A long smooth section of flat to slightly downhill gravel through quiet woods.
Around the 40 mile mark, at the beginning of the next dirt section was this cool farming relic. Don't know my vintage carriages, but this looked old.
I rode most of the Eroica CA 65-mile route. It's a fun and scenic route. Varied terrain through vineyards and farms. The city of Paso Robles is a great venue. Downtown park was really lively and charming when I was then last night and all the locals seemed exceedingly friendly.
I wanted to do a trial run before committing to the event. Took my '72 Cilo Pacer rolling on a set of Campagnolo record HF hubs with Fiamme red rims and Dugast Pipistrello 32mm tires. They proved to be good choice for the course. I brought few back-up spares and a bottle of sealant but didn't need any of them.
I headed out about an hour after I planned, and road out to connect with the route, heading east and south into the farms and vineyard. Really picturesque country roads teaming with critters and birds, fresh air, and verdant hillsides. The rolling hillsides do start to wear you down.
There's a small loop off the main road through an estate I wasn't able to do around the 15 mile mark. This is where the first real climb occurs and I think there will be a rest area before looping back to previous road.
Up some gravel hills. This was was a short one but it was steep and traction could be an issue on skinny tires. The top layer of fine gravel resting on hardpack. Had a couple spinouts when out of the saddle. I stopped to take this shot and lost my balance while still clipped in to one strap. I said, that would have been embarrassing if anyone around, but here I am freely sharing that embarrassment!
View after view...
Around the 30 mile mark you hit Moss Rd. One of my favorite stretches of gravel. A long smooth section of flat to slightly downhill gravel through quiet woods.
Around the 40 mile mark, at the beginning of the next dirt section was this cool farming relic. Don't know my vintage carriages, but this looked old.
03-09-15, 09:40 PM
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Part 2 from above:
Next up was the climb up Kiler Canyon. Unfortunately, I made a wrong turn and headed back downhill toward town before realizing my mistake and adding few unnecessary miles to the route before an already challenging climb. This one is going to catch a few people unprepared. Be sure to rest up and get some food in you body before this part of the ride. The ground is manageable, but it's definitely rough in spots. Important to watch your line and not run yourself into a rut. It also gets steep in spots, especially after the photo with the "Kiler Canyon" sign, but then keeps going after I wanted it to end. I expect those without good tires and low gears will be on foot.
This first photo is toward the beginning of the climb, which isn't much, then heads into a more narrow rutted section, before the steep section out of the canyon (by the sign) and then several false tops as you make your way over and across the ridge.
This is at the hill atop the previous photo with the farm and Kiler Climb sign, the first top.
More views
And this is about where my phone died...
(Side note: There aren't many places to replenish drinks along the route. Stock up at the rest stations or you may have a hard time finding supplies elsewhere)
Next up was the climb up Kiler Canyon. Unfortunately, I made a wrong turn and headed back downhill toward town before realizing my mistake and adding few unnecessary miles to the route before an already challenging climb. This one is going to catch a few people unprepared. Be sure to rest up and get some food in you body before this part of the ride. The ground is manageable, but it's definitely rough in spots. Important to watch your line and not run yourself into a rut. It also gets steep in spots, especially after the photo with the "Kiler Canyon" sign, but then keeps going after I wanted it to end. I expect those without good tires and low gears will be on foot.
This first photo is toward the beginning of the climb, which isn't much, then heads into a more narrow rutted section, before the steep section out of the canyon (by the sign) and then several false tops as you make your way over and across the ridge.
This is at the hill atop the previous photo with the farm and Kiler Climb sign, the first top.
More views
And this is about where my phone died...
(Side note: There aren't many places to replenish drinks along the route. Stock up at the rest stations or you may have a hard time finding supplies elsewhere)
03-09-15, 09:53 PM
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Love seeing some pics from the route. It looks great, and pretty typical for a L'Eroica event, perhaps a little more on the casual side than Italia or Britannia. What, no single-track or 20% wash boarded rutted out downhill with 5000 crazy Italians taking your line? Can't wait for event day.
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03-09-15, 09:54 PM
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The long route passes thru Cambria and Cayucos. There'll be food and water available at those places, even if you miss a rest stop.
03-09-15, 10:16 PM
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Thanks for the great photos, Gaucho! Good stuff.
03-09-15, 10:40 PM
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Thanks for sharing Randy! I can't wait, but am now questioning the plan to run 700x25's.
What gearing were you using?
What gearing were you using?
03-09-15, 10:44 PM
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Gaucho777-
Thanks for the recon! I was hoping to learn more about the terrain and local conditions, and your report will be a big help as I prepare my bike and kit for the ride. From the looks of it, I could use something wider, tire-wise. I'm gonna have to go with an existing pair of Vittoria 23mm tubulars.
Thanks for the recon! I was hoping to learn more about the terrain and local conditions, and your report will be a big help as I prepare my bike and kit for the ride. From the looks of it, I could use something wider, tire-wise. I'm gonna have to go with an existing pair of Vittoria 23mm tubulars.
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Around the 25 mile mark, you make a left turn onto Cripple Creek Rd ("a drunkard's dream if I ever did see one...") and there's a farm with two dogs who like to race. As I approached, they broke into a sprint. Never one to shy from a challenge, I kicked it into gear and edged them, to barking protests, just before they ran out of fence. They're in for a long day if they try to outsprint ever rider!