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rhm 01-14-15 10:19 AM

For those who cannot get to the Eroica California
 
I would love to fly to California for the Eroica California, and have no doubt I could find a bike in my shed that would be fun to ride and would be the subject of universal admiration there :lol: but the fact is, I have a son who will be starting college this fall and I cannot justify anything as selfish as a weekend in California.

So here's what I'm going to do about it:

On the very day that the heroic Californians ride their 122 miles on their heroic bicycles, I am going to ride 122 miles in New Jersey or maybe Pennsylvania. I'm going to ride a bike that's older than I am, I'm going to stick to dirt roads as much as possible (like, at least a few miles), and maybe I'll work an ocean view in somewhere.

And anyone who wants to join me, you are welcome to do so. In fact, I encourage you to join me. I'll even let you camp in my yard the night before and the night after the ride.
Heck, I may even by some :beer: beer.

Now, if that's not tempting enough for you, or you wouldn't want to be seen riding around New Jersey for whatever reason, I encourage you to plan your own ride that day, whether it's 40, 65, or 122 miles, and ride it with some other Bike Forum members, and tell us about it here.

Who's in?

photogravity 01-14-15 10:28 AM

OK, I'm in. I'm putting it on my calendar now. I hope to have the L.H. Brookes ready by then. :)

likebike23 01-14-15 10:34 AM

That sounds cool. I really hadn't been following the L'Eroica posts because I also know I won't be doing it. Your post made me check into it, and I am surprised that it's being held so early in April. I would think anyone in wintery climates that is in shape enough to ride 122 miles in mid April probably rode many heroic rides through the winter months. That being said, I will try to do a ride on dirt that day. I can't promise it will be on a vintage road bike due to the very good possibility of snow on the ground, but maybe on a vintage mountain bike.

dddd 01-14-15 11:06 AM

I live in California and am even tempted by your generous offer, especially as it's early enough in the year to ease any concerns about humidity, bugs etc.

noglider 01-14-15 11:22 AM

How are we going to get an ocean view from Pennsylvania? ;)

crank_addict 01-14-15 11:30 AM

Rudi's Woodstock of C&V-
Could imagine a thousand cyclist showing up and camping in your back yard. :thumb:

daf1009 01-14-15 11:31 AM

I'm in...but...will do it in Georgia...and probably a much shorter route...as I am not physically prepared yet for longer distances...but...in the vein of celebrating this...I will make the time to do the ride! So...what is the date of the California ride...so I can put something in my calendar!

SJX426 01-14-15 11:42 AM

This is tempting! I have two I can choose from and I think it might be the older one. It would need attention to be ridden that distance. April 12.

rhm 01-14-15 11:44 AM


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 17469357)
Rudi's Woodstock of C&V-
Could imagine a thousand cyclist showing up and camping in your back yard. :thumb:

No worries, if there's that much interest (which I very much doubt) I'll simply edit that offer out of my post.


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 17469335)
How are we going to get an ocean view from Pennsylvania? ;)

Come to think of it, I'll probably edit that out of my post as well.

photogravity 01-14-15 11:45 AM


Originally Posted by SJX426 (Post 17469396)
This is tempting! I have two I can choose from and I think it might be the older one. It would need attention to be ridden that distance. April 12.

We can carpool and take my Sprinter! You won't even have to take the front wheel off your bicycle. :)

OldsCOOL 01-14-15 12:02 PM

I will be in the gym having a squat workout doing reps with poundages 3 times the distance they are riding. L'squats with L'deadlifts to follow.

lostarchitect 01-14-15 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 17469473)
I will be in the gym having a squat workout doing reps with poundages 3 times the distance they are riding. L'squats with L'deadlifts to follow.


That would probably L'break my L'leg.

gaucho777 01-14-15 12:11 PM

What's the dress code? ;)

rhm 01-14-15 12:12 PM

^tweed.

SJX426 01-14-15 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by photogravity (Post 17469409)
We can carpool and take my Sprinter! You won't even have to take the front wheel off your bicycle. :)

Now the temptation is greater! I just realized I have two more to add to the decision tree!
1. Not likely:[IMG]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/...08ddd971_z.jpg1983 Colnago Superissimo by superissimo_83, on Flickr[/IMG]
2. Strong maybe, but needs significant clean up and adjustments: [IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/...a978d529_z.jpgP1020408 by superissimo_83, on Flickr[/IMG]
3. Another strong maybe. Needs to be built up with the missing parts: [IMG]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7577/...0c858075_z.jpgWP_20141102_001 by superissimo_83, on Flickr[/IMG]
4. Not likely due to it still in primer:[IMG]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/...b41057bd_z.jpg108_PaTrek by superissimo_83, on Flickr[/IMG]

Citoyen du Monde 01-14-15 12:27 PM

I'm returning from St. Petrsburg on the Saturday, if I am not too jet-lagged I'll come, but doubt that I will be able to handle 200 km.

noglider 01-14-15 12:43 PM

How old does the bike have to be? Are indexed shifting and clip-in cleats out?

rhm 01-14-15 12:51 PM

Anyone showing up on a non-conforming bicycle will be given a non-conforming cue sheet.

:roflmao2:

Dfrost 01-14-15 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 17469473)
I will be in the gym having a squat workout doing reps with poundages 3 times the distance they are riding. L'squats with L'deadlifts to follow.

That and what followed certainly made me L'laugh. But probably not in L'shape do anything of this length too soon.

lostarchitect 01-14-15 01:59 PM

When you have a route set, let me know. Maybe I will join if I can find a way to do a half-ride or something. 122 miles is too much for me.

TimmyT 01-14-15 02:24 PM

Can I ride Ti if it takes a quill stem?

nlerner 01-14-15 02:27 PM

Hmm, will I make it back to Boston by 3:30 on that following Monday?

rhm 01-14-15 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by lostarchitect (Post 17469831)
When you have a route set, let me know. Maybe I will join if I can find a way to do a half-ride or something. 122 miles is too much for me.

No, no, no! If you don't want to ride 200k, organize your own ride! Mine is 200k and completely unsupported, like all my rides. It's not for everyone. The miles are long and the day is short. There will be a minimum of waiting around.

lostarchitect 01-14-15 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by rhm (Post 17469961)
No, no, no! If you don't want to ride 200k, organize your own ride! Mine is 200k and completely unsupported, like all my rides. It's not for everyone. The miles are long and the day is short. There will be a minimum of waiting around.

Fair enough! 200k is outta my league, so I will sit it out.

rhm 01-14-15 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by TimmyT (Post 17469928)
Can I ride Ti if it takes a quill stem?

Already answered


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