Eroica is back!

[News bot]

It’s time to dust off those old Bianchis and Alpinas. Pump your tyres and set the gears - Eroica South Africa is back on the weekend of 17 March 2018! This will be our third edition, and the best one yet. We’ll have our three beautiful gravel routes for you to take on with your vintage bike, but for this year we’re also introducing NOVA Eroica, a brand new gravel race category for modern bicycles.

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[Mongoose!]

Need a vintage bike

This race is on my bucket list!

[braailegend]

Need a vintage bike

This race is on my bucket list!

Selling my South African vintage bike  

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/292869-alpina-south-african-made/

[Mongoose!]

Selling my South African vintage bike  

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/292869-alpina-south-african-made/

too small ....hahaha

[J∆kk∆ls]

I am sad not to have ridden this event in South Africa. I will aim to ride in Italia October this year. 

R.I.P Luciano you legend. 

https://www.eroicagaiole.com/

[DJR]

Going to pick up the old Alpina frame from Bogus later this pm.......then Ds' 2018 Eroica build can start. 

[Pall Catt]

Maybe just a tad over the top hipster?

[Stan Engelbrecht]

Going to pick up the old Alpina frame from Bogus later this pm.......then Ds' 2018 Eroica build can start. 

See you in Montagu!

[Stan Engelbrecht]

Maybe just a tad over the top hipster?

Hi Pall. I'd have to totally disagree with you. None of us are doing this because we think it's 'cool' or because we're seeking approval from anyone. Most of the people I've met through my interest in old bicycles are truly and genuinely dedicated to their interest and love for the history of the sport and the equipment. Trust me, we have a very well-rounded and diverse group who attend Eroica, many of them predating hipsterdom by decades. Don't be so quick to shoot it down, rather come join us and see for yourself - I promise you'll have a good time. 

[DJR]

I have to agree with Stan on the amazing diversity. It was a more diverse crowd than I've encountered at any other cycling get together.

 

From my 2 teenage boys, one riding his great grandfathers 1930s bike, to a guy who showed up riding the same bike he rode the Rapport tour on, thirty something years ago, wearing the same cycling kit, to old bikes full of rust, to perfectly restored machines, to cheap as chips locally made bikes, to Italian racing treasures, women, men, young ones, old ones, tattooed ones, bearded ones, gray heads, hairy dudes, shaved legs, single speeds, Saffas, Italians, Japanese, Germans, Dutchmen, bike collectors, 3 bike mechanics, a language professor (chatted to last time), Hubbers (whole bunch of), a frame builder, a dentist, a marine biology professor, students, hipsters (a couple), Stan The Man, and a few crazy tough oddballs as well.    

Edited February 19, 2018 by DJR

[lechatnoir]

Maybe just a tad over the top hipster?

 

No hipsterdom here. Entered the Nova. Carbon's going to be under duct tape, but I assure you, Eroica spirit will be used to power each and every pedal stroke. Can't wait...

[J∆kk∆ls]

Wow wow wow, how about a pair of these for a vintage bike!

https://quocpham.com/products/fixed-black

 

[J∆kk∆ls]

Maybe just a tad over the top hipster?

Hipsters don't have what it takes for this event!

[Eppie]

This will be the third Eroica SA for my boet and I. Best fun for two very "unhipster" old dudes.

[Loose cog]

Hipsters are welcome. They have great taste in old bikes and know the difference between their Merlo and Cabs!

 

Looking forward to next month.

[J∆kk∆ls]

Hipsters are welcome. They have great taste in old bikes and know the difference between their Merlo and Cabs!

 

Looking forward to next month.

I revert my comment about hipsters, as they do make up 50% of my inner circle. I wish everybody success on the day, and may y'all keep it rubber side down!