Nebill,
Your pic reminds me of the old school, crusty dudes that ride lugged, steel frames and old wool jerseys around these parts. They are the coolest dudes as they know alot about everything and have cool NOS Campy stuff on their bikes. Always a friendly word.
They are like the zen masters of the road bike crowd
When I'm out on a training ride, that's the best type of rider to ride up on. Usually good for a conversation. Recumbent riders are...different but you can't really talk to them looking down there...know what I mean?
I guess this is off topic a bit...
My favorite ride?
Derosa Merak (compact frame version) in Vini Caldiroli blue--the one Cassagrande used to ride.
Pinarello Prince (Fassa Bortolo) because Bartoli, Cassagrande and Petacchi rock and I wanna be like them!
Oops, forgot the Litespeed Ghisallo and Titus FCR-- Those would be my "if I could only have one bike for the rest of my life bikes."