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12-07-16, 12:05 PM
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A.b.c.e.
Has anyone ever heard of this?
Are there other, similar events in U.S. cities?
The All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour
Are there other, similar events in U.S. cities?
The All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour
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Sounds like a tweed ride, only moreso. Most of those suggest, but do not require; a.b.c.e. seems a little more hardcore.
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Has anyone ever heard of this?
Are there other, similar events in U.S. cities?
The All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour
Are there other, similar events in U.S. cities?
The All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour
I have an Anglophile friend in the area who must be attending.
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12-07-16, 03:34 PM
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Yes, I attended a couple of the ABCE gatherings. They attract much the same crowd as the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour, but not limited to 3-speed bikes. Anything British will do. There are often some interesting bikes there, rides around the Twin Cities area, and a swap meet where you can pick up vintage stuff. I know I have some pictures around here someplace, but I'll be darned if I can find them.
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I was at one of these quite a few years ago here in the Twin Cities.
Superb event.
Very nice British bike fans in attendance.
My Bob Jackson won an award for something or other.
Superb event.
Very nice British bike fans in attendance.
My Bob Jackson won an award for something or other.
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12-07-16, 05:55 PM
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Yes, I attended a couple of the ABCE gatherings. They attract much the same crowd as the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour, but not limited to 3-speed bikes. Anything British will do. There are often some interesting bikes there, rides around the Twin Cities area, and a swap meet where you can pick up vintage stuff. I know I have some pictures around here someplace, but I'll be darned if I can find them.
Yes, slo, sounds like the London Tweed Run, but in miniature.
John, that's great that you did this ride/event. I'm glad that 3-speed is not a requirement, because right now, my Grubb is a 4-speed. I am not sure why many of these events have a central theme of alcohol consumption, but I suppose that is enticing to some. I'd like to find a 3-day event with 30-60M rides each day and lots of food afterward and camping, like a C&V Woodstock. Woodrupstock!
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12-07-16, 06:23 PM
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Sounds like fun! Too far away for me, or I'd roll out the Mercian, which somehow ended up very tweed.
12-07-16, 10:33 PM
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Yes, slo, sounds like the London Tweed Run, but in miniature.
John, that's great that you did this ride/event. I'm glad that 3-speed is not a requirement, because right now, my Grubb is a 4-speed. I am not sure why many of these events have a central theme of alcohol comsumption, but I suppose that is enticing to some. I'd like to find a 3-day event with 30-60M rides each day and lots of food afterward and camping, like a C&V Woodstock. Woodrupstock!
John, that's great that you did this ride/event. I'm glad that 3-speed is not a requirement, because right now, my Grubb is a 4-speed. I am not sure why many of these events have a central theme of alcohol comsumption, but I suppose that is enticing to some. I'd like to find a 3-day event with 30-60M rides each day and lots of food afterward and camping, like a C&V Woodstock. Woodrupstock!
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I've done five Lake Pepin 3speed tours. It is a 2 day event with 40-45 miles a day with options for more miles. Food is a big part of the event & you can use your 4 speed. There is camping if you chose & the nice thing is that you don't have to carry your camping gear. A shuttle vehicle will carry it. It's a great event!
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I've done five Lake Pepin 3speed tours. It is a 2 day event with 40-45 miles a day with options for more miles. Food is a big part of the event & you can use your 4 speed. There is camping if you chose & the nice thing is that you don't have to carry your camping gear. A shuttle vehicle will carry it. It's a great event!
), ride with the group the next day back to Red Wing, load the bike on the car, drive back to Wabasha, break camp and head home.
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Thanks 3speedslow! 
1989Pre: I like that it has an optional camping component. I do have some relatives in Minn, but probably not worth the plane ride - or cross country road trip. Sounds slightly more fun to me than L'Eroica. L-Eroica is much more conveniently located for me, but for me it's kind of been there done that (BITD).
1989Pre: I like that it has an optional camping component. I do have some relatives in Minn, but probably not worth the plane ride - or cross country road trip. Sounds slightly more fun to me than L'Eroica. L-Eroica is much more conveniently located for me, but for me it's kind of been there done that (BITD).
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Thanks 3speedslow!
1989Pre: I like that it has an optional camping component. I do have some relatives in Minn, but probably not worth the plane ride - or cross country road trip. Sounds slightly more fun to me than L'Eroica. L-Eroica is much more conveniently located for me, but for me it's kind of been there done that (BITD).
1989Pre: I like that it has an optional camping component. I do have some relatives in Minn, but probably not worth the plane ride - or cross country road trip. Sounds slightly more fun to me than L'Eroica. L-Eroica is much more conveniently located for me, but for me it's kind of been there done that (BITD).
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