kdogg
09-18-14, 11:56 AM
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kdogg
Hey everybody. My wife and I are registered to ride the 130 mile Italian L'Eroica for the first time in a couple of weeks. I'm concerned about our gearing for the 20% climbs. We live in Florida but drive up to the NC mountains from time to time.
My bike is a1975 Spainish made Macario with 52/42 on the front and 14/24 on the rear.
I am 59 and reasonably race fit. AmI going to die?
We really don't want to have to walk one foot of it but I heard the climbs are no more
than 1-3 miles.
Any advice from those who have ridden the long course?
kdogg
My bike is a1975 Spainish made Macario with 52/42 on the front and 14/24 on the rear.
I am 59 and reasonably race fit. AmI going to die?
We really don't want to have to walk one foot of it but I heard the climbs are no more
than 1-3 miles.
Any advice from those who have ridden the long course?
kdogg
09-18-14, 12:40 PM
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It's been a long time since I have had to ride hills. Just take you time and use those small gears.
Good luck!
Good luck!
09-18-14, 12:56 PM
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Hi Kdogg123, no lol you're not going to die - but just in case you do let me welcome you to the community first 
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Welcome to Bike Forums. Stop by the Southeast Regional subforum and say hello to the locals. Lots of FL folks here.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
