mech986 

Caliwild

I have this Lezyne light on my vintage bike and the chrome version doesn't look too out-of-place on vintage aluminum bars...

https://www.lezyne.com/product-led-perf-power1100i.php

mech986 

Straightblock

I'll be riding the Piedras Blancas route this year as well. Where are the 5 miles of gravel? The only gravel I see is the short ride from the highway to the lighthouse. I thought I saw an earlier version of the route that went onto the Santa Rosa Creek Trail on the way back into Cambria, but it's not on the official Ride with GPS map. With 4 weeks to go I still haven't finalized my bike choice and build. I'm leaning towards my Eisentraut or maybe my Olmo, but both have minimal clearance for any tire bigger than a 23. If the only gravel is at the lighthouse turnaround, I'll probably just go with the 23's unless the there's a chance of a lot of rain.

ofgow

Interesting project. I'm setting up a bike for L'Eroica Gaiole this year. I'm missing part of one foot, so mastering the pedal clips presents an interesting challenge for me. I have the local shoemaker modifying a shoe and I'm looking into modifying one of the pedal cages as well. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Classtime 

mech986 

Catching up on Eroica 2019 registrations. I'm collating separate CR and BF attendee Google spreadsheets (and yes, there will be some overlap) to gauge attendance and interest for this year's event. I haven't had nearly as much time to seek out and invite folks this year but I hope everyone has encouraged someone they know or met to attend and ride. Hopefully, we'll exceed the 1100 Classic Eroica riders and the ~100 NOVA Eroica riders of 2018. The change to Cambria will be interesting for sure as will the new routes.

For the purposes of the spreadsheet please list the following info. You can copy, fill in and paste the info below to your reply if that makes it easier. If you wish to send it to me privately, please send to mech986 at Yahoo dot com. All information will remain confidential. If you wish to be contactable from other members who don't already have your info, let me know. I will furnish links to anyone in the group who would like to see the spreadsheet. I'll try to publish an abridged version without contact info here to advise who is on the list although editing is difficult.

1. First name, Last name, CR or BF alternate name, email address (optional), phone number (optional), City, State

2. Route (35 Piedras Blancas (PB), 75 Santa Lucia (SL), 82 La Villa Dello Scalatore (LVDS), 110 Heroic (H) ). New info request this year - F/R gearing (Ex. 52/42/26 - 14-32 5 speed), Tires and sizes (ex. - Compass Bon Jon Pass EL 700Cx35), How good a climber are you - (Exc, Good, Fair, Poor, Flats only!)

3. Primary Riding Bike - year, Make, Model. Color (optional). Additional Bikes for Display (DIS) or Concours (CC).

4. Any additional activities - Swap vendor, Display, concours, judging, pre-race rides, Friday BBQ or Saturday Eroica Cena dinner, etc. or where you are staying.

Thanks for all your input and hope to see everyone who is attending. I hope everyone has already sorted out their ride and dinner reservations on the new myeroica.cc site.
I think it will be a lot of fun, suffering, and a true challenge. Especially if the weather is less than ideal! Only 4 weeks left to prepare!!

Bart

Kabuki12

Well, I am not sure I can make it happen by Eroica or not . I will give it a try. I am really busy at work. The serial # 209747. I think , as you have stated before , this is 09/1972 build. I agree with the gold and maybe leave top tube blank. The witness of the original is still there. I went for a 25 miler yesterday and it seems ready. I have cured the chain problem and now it shifts like a dream. With the 41 tooth front sprocket and the 28 tooth cog on the freewheel I just got from Pastor Bob at the Freewheel Spa , this is my best climbing bike I own! I did some pretty steep hills yesterday and did not have to leave the saddle. Joe

Slightspeed

I just heard that the Encino Velodrome Swap Meet got rescheduled to Apr 6, from the rained out March date. Bummer, Eroica weekend. I always find useful stuff in Encino.

Slightspeed

I Guess I'll go first.
It would be good if riders could include a bike picture too, I think.

Steve Light, BF as Slightspeed,
email slight6729@aol.com
Los Angeles, CA
Rather not give phone no.
Coastal 35 mile route
1964 Legnano Roma, 52/42 Campy crank, 6 speed 28t freewheel. I'm a fair climber, (made it up Gibralter Road last December, but not with these gears). Tires are Panaracer Pasela 28 clinchers.
Will attend the swap meet, undecided about entering the Concours, or dinner plans.
We're staying on Moonstone Drive at the Sea Otter.

I rode most of the coastal route at Thanksgiving (as I understood it then) on my Raleigh Super Course, with a triple crank and a 34t Megarange rear. I think the Legnano will handle Highway 1 just fine, and I'm just not in shape for the hillier other routes.
Hope to see everyone there,
Thanks "Mech" for getting everyone on the same page. I missed the Pasadena Vintage last month with the iffy rain, hope its better for Cambria!

New wheelbuild, new Paselas, ready to roll. Hope the rider is! Yeah, I know I still need to re-install the evil toe clips. Probably do new bar tape too.

gugie 

Mark Guglielmana, aka gugie
email given out if you PM me as well as phone number
Portland, OR
Whatever the old Coastal Route is called now - "LA VIA DELLO SCALATORE"
1973 Raleigh Grand Sports, with period correct parts, kinda frenchified.

mech986 

The phrase "Discretion is the better part of valor" comes to mind. I think you're probably in better climbing condition than I am but I'm going to try the 75 mile route and see how far I can get in the allotted time.

Kabuki12

I am also doing the 35 mile route. I look forward to seeing all of you there. I have posted a picture of my ride before, but here's another just 'cuz you asked! Joe Spittle , Santa Paula California AKA Kabuki12

1972 ItalVega Gran Rally after final tweaking from last Sunday.

mgopack42 

Mark Willette, mgopack42 at hotmail dot com, phone number (email me if you want or need it), Central Valley, CA

2. Route 110 Heroic (H) ), 52/39- 11-30 7 speed), gravel kings 700Cx28 (if i can get the damn things on!), How good a climber are you - (i do well on my carbon bike with cleats and compact 50/35--12/29, but i am scared with the heavier bike, toe clips and the gearing.)
I may throw a late 1990s Centaur triple on there ( i am definitely bringing it along in case!)

3. Primary Riding Bike - year, Make, Model. Color Late 80's Ciocc, model unknown, blue white fade



4. staying at Gugie central (bridge street B&B. bringing wife for a nice weekend away/

Rippstar

Hello, everyone. This will be my first Eroica. I'm looking forward to the ride and meeting some BF folks (and checking out their C&V bikes in person, of course!) Here's my info...

1. Name: Michael (AKA. Rippstar) / PM for e-mail and mobile# / Location: Los Angeles, CA

2. Route: 82 La Villa Dello Scalatore (LVDS) / Gearing: 53/42–13/28 (6-speed) / Tires: Panaracer Pasela ProTite folding clinchers 700Cx25 / Climbing: Generally "good" though I'm definitely a spinner, not a grinder.

3. Bike: 1984 Bianchi Campione D'Italia / Color: Cream (or as the '84 Bianchi catalogue described it, "Milano White") https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Bianchi-84/4.jpg

4. Additional Activities: Saturday Eroica Cena dinner / Lodging: Staying with family in SLO

keithdunlop

1. Keith Dunlop, BF name "keithdunlop", San Luis Obispo, CA (L' Eroica is a local ride for me!)
2. Route = 75 Santa Lucia. Gearing = 52/42, 14-28 6-speed. Vittoria Corsa Control clinchers 700x28, good climber.
3. Bike = mid-80's Bottecchia, white.
4. Will be checking out the swap meet on Saturday and maybe attend the dinner.

Spaghetti Legs 

jcb3

mech986 

Hey Joe,

Yes, but I think I'm setting it up separately this year, I'm not aware that Gugie set up a different one for 2019.

jcb3

Kabuki12

Bart , If you want my cel # or are planning to get together, PM me . Joe

mech986 

Sorry for the confusion friends. Please PM any confidential info to me directly if you don't want it out here in public or only put it into the google spreadsheet link I send to you, hopefully soon. Edit your info out in your post if you prefer.

Bart

Classtime 

mech986 

Yikes! Last road cleaning before we get there, have 5 days to dry out!

Classtime, are you coming with the Schwinn Circuit and riding the Heroic? That's the only route that hits Cass Winery this year.

Choke 

This picture could have been taken half a mile from my house....