L'Eroica in Gaiole 2017 - who's going?
09-26-17, 02:40 PM
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The Holdsworth was really meant to be the plan A, but I think it'll be the Raleigh (again) as the brakes really aren't right yet
I should arrive in Gaiole late Friday, I'll set up the tent on the football pitch, as far from the loo's/bar as possible, which means I'll be at the Pizza take away (top end of the High St, past bar Jolly on the right, the seats are opposite) I would imagine about 9-9.30 ish and then either the bar jolly or the one if you turn up by the Butchers (about 50yds up the hill) I'll have been up since 2am though, so I doubt it'll be a late one
I'll be easy to spot as I'll probably have a Holdsworth tee/cap on,
I should arrive in Gaiole late Friday, I'll set up the tent on the football pitch, as far from the loo's/bar as possible, which means I'll be at the Pizza take away (top end of the High St, past bar Jolly on the right, the seats are opposite) I would imagine about 9-9.30 ish and then either the bar jolly or the one if you turn up by the Butchers (about 50yds up the hill) I'll have been up since 2am though, so I doubt it'll be a late one
I'll be easy to spot as I'll probably have a Holdsworth tee/cap on,
, so we'll be there. Will pm you my cell phone number. Looking forward to Friday!
09-26-17, 02:45 PM
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Any chance you guys could join us for a drink on Friday evening?
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I've hauled bikes to and from Europe, from Canada, a few times using EVOC softcases, with great results. As @davester pointed out, it's a little expensive to take the bike on the plane.
On arrival in Europe the softcase encased bikes, usually 2, one in each case will fit fairly easily in a smallish rental car along with your other luggage. On one occasion I assembled the bikes and left the cases at a hotel in Milan while we travelled around northern Italy for a week. Hotels usually are pretty accommodating with that sort of thing.
While we're not going to L'Eroica this year I hope those of you who are have a wonderful time. We'll need pictures.
Cheers.
Brad
On arrival in Europe the softcase encased bikes, usually 2, one in each case will fit fairly easily in a smallish rental car along with your other luggage. On one occasion I assembled the bikes and left the cases at a hotel in Milan while we travelled around northern Italy for a week. Hotels usually are pretty accommodating with that sort of thing.
While we're not going to L'Eroica this year I hope those of you who are have a wonderful time. We'll need pictures.
Cheers.
Brad
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Thanks, Brad and Dave, for chiming in. Much appreciated!
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I've hauled bikes to and from Europe, from Canada, a few times using EVOC softcases, with great results. As @davester pointed out, it's a little expensive to take the bike on the plane.
Tickets on those airlines weren't always the cheapest when looking at base fares, but when comparing with luggage fees, they came out better than someone like Delta, who charges $150 each way.
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Arrived in Gaiole today, checked out a few things on the market first. Nothing in my size, luckily. 
Currently having a drink at the Jolly Caffe.
Currently having a drink at the Jolly Caffe.
