Originally Posted by westofsouth

Nearly 125miles (200km) last Sunday on my 1948 Raleigh Lenton Clubman - including up and over my local hills. Other riders sometimes tell me that I'm 'on the wrong bike' for these long day rides - I don't see it that way...
Obviously, I would'nt want tackle a two week loaded tour, but do you think these classic bikes should only be brought out for special events or 20mile fair-weather rides, or should we use them regularly- and for long rides - like the clubmen of yesteryear?