L'Eroica Britannia - Report & Photos; lets here your tales..

[dirttorpedo]

While aero levers and clipless pedals were in common use by racers in the 80's, the L'Eroica (particularly the Italian original) is trying to capture the spirit and aesthetic of the days of Coppi and Bartali which was all about non-aero levers, toe clips, steel frames, etc. Here is some video of the Italian heroes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZD_2x80qa0

 

[joe careless]

My photos up on flickr here ...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@ ... 370333785/

What a great weekend!

A great to see a shot of Pat and I, he must've lost a few pounds riding in his uniform. That was a most welcome bacon buttie washed down with several pints of tea. https://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@ ... 5370333785

 

[quiet mike]

My photos up on flickr here ...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@ ... 370333785/

What a great weekend!

A great to see a shot of Pat and I, he must've lost a few pounds riding in his uniform. That was a most welcome bacon buttie washed down with several pints of tea. https://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@ ... 5370333785

I was so tempted to do the ride on my Great War bicycle in kit, but I bottled it ... :facepalm: (The centenary was a big pull to do it)


Army Cycles at Windsor Great Park by zombikombi1959, on Flickr

I didn't think I'd cope with the hills with all the kit and the trifle. I'd have died in full uniform too! Hats off to Pat

 

[dirttorpedo]

Kudos to those who ride period military bikes in uniform and full kit - you guys are real heroes.