2018 Eroica California RV trip from San Jose, CA
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2018 Eroica California RV trip from San Jose, CA
Update:
I'm using post #1 on this thread as an update of who all's coming - see below
I've discovered that being a Crapmaster doesn't include Time Lord privileges and besides, my reign will be soon over. So, rather than try and ride in last year's Eroica California, let's see about the 2018 edition
I'm signed up. I bought the jersey. I reserved a seat at the dinner of heros. I still need to build up my proper Eroica bike, but I'm working on it, and you know how these things usually get done at the last minute.
So here's the rough itinerary:
Friday, April 13 RV leaves San Jose sometime in the afternoon for Paso Robles. I'll get an RV site, there are several in the area
Saturday, April 14 Eroica Concours, dinner. For those wanting, a pre-ride warm up.
Sunday, April 15 The Ride
Monday, April 16 Drive back to San Jose
I chose San Jose as the gathering spot since there's a major airport there for those flying in. If you prefer flying in to Oakland or San Francisco, there's public transport down to San Jose. I'll round up all of those coming in. Some have said they'd just drive to San Jose and meet up there. For local Bay Area folks who want to do this, of course it's simple enough to hook up. Plane flights are pretty cheap right now if you book ahead.
An RV gives the opportunity for an epic road trip to share veloship. I'm looking at RV units that sleep up to 8.
Shared costs all around. Now that it's getting to be time to put up or shut up, I'm looking for names of those ready and willing to put up with me for 4 days.
Here's a short list of those that have expressed interested (nothing like a public throw under the bus to arouse Eroicers): @gugie IN
@Andy_K IN
@n_lerner (I think he gave me the RV idea in the first place) IN
@Spaghetti Legs IN
Other mentionables:
@Kabuki12 has his own RV, drives up from Ventura, CA early.
@mech986 coming up from SoCal
@rccardr is driving down from San Jose, staying at the Adelaide Inn @northbend staying at the Adelaide Inn
I'm using post #1 on this thread as an update of who all's coming - see below
I've discovered that being a Crapmaster doesn't include Time Lord privileges and besides, my reign will be soon over. So, rather than try and ride in last year's Eroica California, let's see about the 2018 edition
I'm signed up. I bought the jersey. I reserved a seat at the dinner of heros. I still need to build up my proper Eroica bike, but I'm working on it, and you know how these things usually get done at the last minute.
So here's the rough itinerary:
Friday, April 13 RV leaves San Jose sometime in the afternoon for Paso Robles. I'll get an RV site, there are several in the area
Saturday, April 14 Eroica Concours, dinner. For those wanting, a pre-ride warm up.
Sunday, April 15 The Ride
Monday, April 16 Drive back to San Jose
I chose San Jose as the gathering spot since there's a major airport there for those flying in. If you prefer flying in to Oakland or San Francisco, there's public transport down to San Jose. I'll round up all of those coming in. Some have said they'd just drive to San Jose and meet up there. For local Bay Area folks who want to do this, of course it's simple enough to hook up. Plane flights are pretty cheap right now if you book ahead.
An RV gives the opportunity for an epic road trip to share veloship. I'm looking at RV units that sleep up to 8.
Shared costs all around. Now that it's getting to be time to put up or shut up, I'm looking for names of those ready and willing to put up with me for 4 days.
Here's a short list of those that have expressed interested (nothing like a public throw under the bus to arouse Eroicers): @gugie IN
@Andy_K IN
@n_lerner (I think he gave me the RV idea in the first place) IN
@Spaghetti Legs IN
Other mentionables:
@Kabuki12 has his own RV, drives up from Ventura, CA early.
@mech986 coming up from SoCal
@rccardr is driving down from San Jose, staying at the Adelaide Inn @northbend staying at the Adelaide Inn
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01-20-18, 10:37 AM
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Giving this serious thought. I have missed the cutoff for day off requests for work and the April schedule isn't out yet (the schedule black hole), so I'll have to remain tentative on this for now.
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Good thing I've got editors.
Fixed.
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Ok, in that case I'm in.
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I've discovered that being a Crapmaster doesn't include Time Lord privileges and besides, my reign will be soon over. So, rather than try and ride in last year's Eroica California, let's see about the 2018 edition
I'm signed up. I bought the jersey. I reserved a seat at the dinner of heros. I still need to build up my proper Eroica bike, but I'm working on it, and you know how these things usually get done at the last minute.
So here's the rough itinerary:
Friday, April 13 RV leaves San Jose sometime in the afternoon for Paso Robles. I'll get an RV site, there are several in the area
Saturday, April 14 Eroica Concours, dinner. For those wanting, a pre-ride warm up.
Sunday, April 15 The Ride
Monday, April 16 Drive back to San Jose
I chose San Jose as the gathering spot since there's a major airport there for those flying in. If you prefer flying in to Oakland or San Francisco, there's public transport down to San Jose. I'll round up all of those coming in. Some have said they'd just drive to San Jose and meet up there. For local Bay Area folks who want to do this, of course it's simple enough to hook up. Plane flights are pretty cheap right now if you book ahead.
An RV gives the opportunity for an epic road trip to share veloship. I'm looking at RV units that sleep up to 8.
Shared costs all around. Now that it's getting to be time to put up or shut up, I'm looking for names of those ready and willing to put up with me for 4 days.
Here's a short list of those that have expressed interested (nothing like a public throw under the bus to arouse Eroicers):
@Andy_K
@n_lerner (I think he gave me the RV idea in the first place)
@rhm
@mech986
Others who might be there:
@Kabuki12 has his own RV, drives up from Ventura, CA early. I think it would be great to coordinate plans! Is it the Vines RV Park you've stayed at?
I'm signed up. I bought the jersey. I reserved a seat at the dinner of heros. I still need to build up my proper Eroica bike, but I'm working on it, and you know how these things usually get done at the last minute.
So here's the rough itinerary:
Friday, April 13 RV leaves San Jose sometime in the afternoon for Paso Robles. I'll get an RV site, there are several in the area
Saturday, April 14 Eroica Concours, dinner. For those wanting, a pre-ride warm up.
Sunday, April 15 The Ride
Monday, April 16 Drive back to San Jose
I chose San Jose as the gathering spot since there's a major airport there for those flying in. If you prefer flying in to Oakland or San Francisco, there's public transport down to San Jose. I'll round up all of those coming in. Some have said they'd just drive to San Jose and meet up there. For local Bay Area folks who want to do this, of course it's simple enough to hook up. Plane flights are pretty cheap right now if you book ahead.
An RV gives the opportunity for an epic road trip to share veloship. I'm looking at RV units that sleep up to 8.
Shared costs all around. Now that it's getting to be time to put up or shut up, I'm looking for names of those ready and willing to put up with me for 4 days.
Here's a short list of those that have expressed interested (nothing like a public throw under the bus to arouse Eroicers):
@Andy_K
@n_lerner (I think he gave me the RV idea in the first place)
@rhm
@mech986
Others who might be there:
@Kabuki12 has his own RV, drives up from Ventura, CA early. I think it would be great to coordinate plans! Is it the Vines RV Park you've stayed at?
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Yes, The Vines . It is on Welsona rd. or something like that . they are pretty good rates for an upper crust park. I booked way early but there should still be sites. Try not to get the row closest to the Freeway as it is a bit noisier. Always other Eroica people there . It would be great to have a fireside or something, sort of a get to know one another thing maybe a ride in together Saturday for the event? Joe
I've got three confirmed, myself, @Andy_K and @n_lerner
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I'm flying in to San Jose but will be driving down to PR myself and staying at the Adelaide Inn. Not an RV guy but happy to provide a little backy-forthy for dinner on Friday or Saturday.
PS: The Hero Dinner is worth every penny!
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Interested but the dates aren't going to work for me.
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Taxes have kept me away before.
I have made the swap meet once.
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I have made the swap meet once.
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I'm booked at the Adelaide Inn that weekend. Looking forward to seeing y'all
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Gugie, I was goosing your thread because I will be going to Eroica California but I'm coming up from SoCal LA / Orange County area on Thursday, so can't be part of the posse but will be there as a CR / BF representative. Sorry if it seemed otherwise.
Hope to meet all of you there on Sunday. I'm going on the 40 mile ride so far, which are you guys signed up for?
Hope to meet all of you there on Sunday. I'm going on the 40 mile ride so far, which are you guys signed up for?
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Yes, The Vines . It is on Welsona rd. or something like that . they are pretty good rates for an upper crust park. I booked way early but there should still be sites. Try not to get the row closest to the Freeway as it is a bit noisier. Always other Eroica people there . It would be great to have a fireside or something, sort of a get to know one another thing maybe a ride in together Saturday for the event? Joe
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You got a hot tub in that RV?
It would be best if it is like some kind of ... hot tub time machine.
It would be best if it is like some kind of ... hot tub time machine.
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You got a hot tub in that RV?
It would be best if it is like some kind of ... hot tub time machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-1UTqxgzDE
It would be best if it is like some kind of ... hot tub time machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-1UTqxgzDE
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Yikes!
Oh, read the rest, and I'm doing the coastal. I think Neal and Andy are as well.
Oh, read the rest, and I'm doing the coastal. I think Neal and Andy are as well.
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Coastal's the Hot Poop. You get all three of the tough climbs- Kiler Canyon, Cedar Mountain, and Santa Rita- plus the 22 miles along the coast, and most of the good food. Miss out on the french fries in olive oil, but not sure that's worth another 40 miles...
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Yes, coastal route for me. I’m intending to wring out as many miles as possible!
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The beer on the Cayucos Pier tastes really good with those forty miles behind you and you are more "nearly" done when you head back east to Paso Robles.
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I do have pictures, but I have no clue how to post photos with that URL thingy. I can email if you like. I plan to ride the 1972 Mondia this year. Joe
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I am not doing Eroica (next year ) but will buy the first round or more of beer before you guys get on the road. I also have a eroica qualified bike I would loan if people were flying in and needed one...... 84 torpado, 58 cm
one beer option is where @gugie and I have tipped a pint before Hapa's Brewing Company
one beer option is where @gugie and I have tipped a pint before Hapa's Brewing Company
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I am not doing Eroica (next year ) but will buy the first round or more of beer before you guys get on the road. I also have a eroica qualified bike I would loan if people were flying in and needed one...... 84 torpado, 58 cm
one beer option is where @gugie and I have tipped a pint before Hapa's Brewing Company
one beer option is where @gugie and I have tipped a pint before Hapa's Brewing Company
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Well, I failed on trying to upload pictures of any of my bikes. If you would like , you can go to joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress.com and I have some pictures there. Joe
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