Eroica Britannia 2015

[pubrunner]

Entered the 100 miler, could be done on either 1960ish Pennine or 1976 Carlton Ten. I'll spend a few days in the area beforehand, so will be able to see which one feels most right. Next thing to think about - suitable shoes and non-Lycra clothes!

I'm not familiar with the Carlton Ten, but I think that Pennines are really excellent frames. I had one years ago, but it was stolen from my garage.

 

[rich p]

Is it suitable for 23 or 25 tyres? I seem to remember struggling on the High Peak trail after rain but that was a few years ago.

 

[Grand Primo]

Sorry to hear about the theft, Pubrunner. Hope your Pennine wasn't blue and gold?
I have ordered shoes from these people: http://rufflander.co.uk/product-category/heritage-footwear/cycle-shoes/
They seem to be well reviewed and very good value.

 

[BigAl68]

My new shoes arrived today. I love getting cycling related parcels.

They are a lovely fit and very stiff as I have been struggling with a pair of trainers up to now.

 

[KneesUp]

It's not far from me, this Eroica malarkey. Whilst a big part of me objects to charging people a decent amount of cash to ride about on public roads (and yes, I know they have stewards and things) part of me quite fancies giving it a go. I have my dad's 'not quite sure of the model, but it's about 1979' Peugeot at home that could be pressed into service. Thing is I used to 'borrow' it sometimes as a kid (my dad is a fair bit shorter than me) so period kit for me would be a pair of shorts and a t-shirt teamed with a tatty pair of Adidas trainers. Not sure how that would go down with the organisers.

 

[Spokesmann]

I'm not familiar with the Carlton Ten, but I think that Pennines are really excellent frames. I had one years ago, but it was stolen from my garage.

Carlton Ten would be a good choice, 531 frame and a good spread of ratios...

 

[pubrunner]

What about non Lycra shorts?

Is there any other sort ? I'll be wearing baggy shorts on the Manchester - Llandudno ride . . . @rich p wants the name of my tailor.

 

[pubrunner]

Sorry to hear about the theft, Pubrunner. Hope your Pennine wasn't blue and gold?

My Pennine was all blue - it was a great bike . . . . . . . As therapy, I've ever since been following the N + 1 rule.

 

[CRVFR]

My new shoes arrived today. I love getting cycling related parcels.

They are a lovely fit and very stiff as I have been struggling with a pair of trainers up to now. View attachment 84224

Where did you get these rather natty looking shoes? I'm struggling to find something suitable.

 

[BigAl68]

They are from velorution in London. http://www.velorution.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Shoe

They aren't cheap but I think they are going to give me many happy years use. They are beautifully made and have good stiff soles. I ride with spd-sl normally so I have been struggling riding in toe clips in trainers.

 

[CRVFR]

They look just the job - how do they fit? Whereas in 'normal' shoes like Barkers or Loakes I take a 43, in all of my cycling shoes (Shimano, Louis Garneau & Giro) I have had to buy 45.

 

[BigAl68]

They are actually more like a shoe as they are made on a last according to their blurb. I take a ten and ordered a 45 and they are a good fit and I have wide feet.

 

[BigAl68]

Bike is ready apart from crisp white bar tape which I will do tomorrow as I have had a few ciders

 

[Spokesmann]

Look forward to seeing some images of the event.

 

[BigAl68]

Just returned and will get some up in the next day or so. Highlight was riding with Aldo Gios son Marco and his mates on super records for 20 odd crazy descending miles.