tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280439984413663643.post6991440101150221693..comments2024-02-23T09:56:58.839+01:00Comments on CycleItalia: Ciclismo come una volta (Cycling as it used to be)Larry and Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346445393389942837noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280439984413663643.post-62599613014534571482015-05-04T18:02:17.854+02:002015-05-04T18:02:17.854+02:00Thanks for rest of the story. There's a bici d...Thanks for rest of the story. There's a bici d'epoca event almost every weekend somewhere in Italy. We have a tough time fitting time for them in around our summer guided tour schedule but we plan to enjoy a few more in the future. Happy to hear the first Eroica CA was so enjoyable for you.Larry and Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346445393389942837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280439984413663643.post-74802938930420592242015-05-04T17:48:25.320+02:002015-05-04T17:48:25.320+02:00You're welcome. The registration was limited ...You're welcome. The registration was limited to 1000 people and I have read from the organizer (Wesley) that a little over 700 attended. I would say that the deficit in food was related to it being the first year for the event and those doing the food stops not really knowing what to expect more than anything else. I think it pretty much all of the flaws in the event could be attributed to that and I'm sure that they've learned from the experience. You would have liked the first rest stop (at a winery), they were giving out water bottles - your choice of water or vino. You might enjoy this - http://www.eroicacalifornia.com/2015-gallery<br /><br />A similar event you should check out is Cino Heroica. I attended last year and it was a great time.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449219516358286686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280439984413663643.post-41210950322984249272015-05-04T16:34:52.643+02:002015-05-04T16:34:52.643+02:00Scott, Thanks for the details on Eroica CA! We'...Scott, Thanks for the details on Eroica CA! We'd hoped the comments from the "journalist" reflected his lack of understanding on what these events are all about and your comments make that obvious. That is good news. Was the rider turnout more than expected, or were the participants more hungry than usual? The only complaint could come up with for Eroica Primavera was waiting while they uncorked more vino at the first control point/rest stop! We're happy to hear that helmets were not required in CA as they really (for us anyway) spoil the "come una volta" atmosphere that is so essential to enjoyment of these events. If we're stuck in the USA next April I hope to be able to make it out there to experience Eroica CA for myself.Larry and Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346445393389942837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280439984413663643.post-13908279343979410732015-05-04T16:25:49.904+02:002015-05-04T16:25:49.904+02:00I attended Eroica CA. I'd say that the event ...I attended Eroica CA. I'd say that the event pretty much met the spirit that you describe....but that perhaps some participants expected something else. Sure, I walked some hills...so what? There was one hill, right after the first rest stop, which I didn't see anyone manage to ride to the top as it was pretty steep and very loose dirt which offered no traction. IMO the only real area where things were lacking was the food stops. The people manning the stops were nice and friendly and the food was great, there just wasn't enough of it nor a huge variety of choices. I did bring my GPS along but only to record the ride - it was tucked in the pocket of my wool jersey. Oh, and one noticeable difference in the pics of your event and the one in CA is the number of people wearing helmets....I wasn't, but I was certainly in the minority. Overall I thought it was a great experience and I plan to attend again next year.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449219516358286686noreply@blogger.com