L'Eroica Britannia

[sojournermike]

I know it's expensive and all, but I really fancy riding this. I grew up in the area and my parents still live in Bakewell.

Just waiting to hear if I can ride my Peugeot Aravis, and their views on singlespeed and gears before entering.

Anyone else joining in?

Mike

[ian.r.mcdonald]

what a great weekend!- a choir singing in the tunnels on the railway trail- what seemed like the whole of Tideswell coming out to clap and home made cakes etc at the foodstops

cant wait till next year- and if they can match this then perhaps going to Italy to the "real" one may come off the to do list!

I stopped moaning  about Raleigh Ace brakes (or lack) when I saw Tim Moore on his 1914 racer with wooden rims- single speed and not far behind

[gibbo]

A group of friends did this - nothing but good times reported. On my list to do next year that is if can source the appropriate age bike.

[Canardly]

Whatever happened to pulling one out of the skip?

http://www.steel-vintage.com/

[Simon Galgut]

We rode over on Saturday. Excellent show, lots to see and do and FREE.

[ian.r.mcdonald]

and although entry fee looked expensive to begin with - free camping, the food/drink  during and after the ride and effort that the organisers and support team gave made the whole thing seem very good value.

the "bike from a skip" idea is a good one- there were a couple of immaculate Hetchings amongst others riding- it would have spoiled the ride for me worrying about it getting scratched/pinched or whatever

the Raleigh Ace complete with scratches (sorry patina!) was a relaxed companion

suddenly I appreciate my Rourkes and how much kit on modern bikes have improved