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Came to the UK for the 1st time at Bakewell (Peak District) over the weekend 20-22 june 2014. http://www.eroicabritannia.co.uk/
Originating in Tuscany (Italy) and running for many years this is a bike 'race' for vintage bikes (pre 1987) I say 'race' but in truth it is more a spectacle, an exhibition of beautiful vintage cycles and riders dressed in 'costumes of the day'
There were 3 routes, 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles all through the Peak district both starting and ending in Bakewell.
Anyone who has cycled (or attempted to cycle ?) here knows how tough it is, the hills are very steep and apart from the designated trails (ex railway lines) Monsal, Tissington & High Peak etc there is very little flat cycling.
Apparently approx 2000 riders of all shapes & sizes took part and to complete even 30 miles on a relatively heavy steel bike with in some cases very few gears must be extremely tough. Yes I saw plenty walking up the worst hills
but there were many extremely fit serious bike riders competing.
I just happened to be on holiday in the Peak District and got lucky when I 'stumbled over' this event.
Well, I have set the scene, better show some pictures.
No 'exotic' camera equipment with me, most shots are taken with the Sony RX10 bridge camera and some with the Sony nex 6
Tremendous crowds so I attempted to find some 'space' in the countryside on my own.
Click to see the pictures larger.
1. The start Line
No mass starts the riders rolled up over about 3 hours to start one of the 3 courses.
2.
3.
4. Old timers waiting to start
5. On a bicycle made for two
6. Downhill Racer
7. Bianchi Man
I have many more so if you would like to see more let me know and I will add to this thread.
Roy
Originating in Tuscany (Italy) and running for many years this is a bike 'race' for vintage bikes (pre 1987) I say 'race' but in truth it is more a spectacle, an exhibition of beautiful vintage cycles and riders dressed in 'costumes of the day'
There were 3 routes, 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles all through the Peak district both starting and ending in Bakewell.
Anyone who has cycled (or attempted to cycle ?) here knows how tough it is, the hills are very steep and apart from the designated trails (ex railway lines) Monsal, Tissington & High Peak etc there is very little flat cycling.
Apparently approx 2000 riders of all shapes & sizes took part and to complete even 30 miles on a relatively heavy steel bike with in some cases very few gears must be extremely tough. Yes I saw plenty walking up the worst hills
but there were many extremely fit serious bike riders competing.
I just happened to be on holiday in the Peak District and got lucky when I 'stumbled over' this event.
Well, I have set the scene, better show some pictures.
No 'exotic' camera equipment with me, most shots are taken with the Sony RX10 bridge camera and some with the Sony nex 6
Tremendous crowds so I attempted to find some 'space' in the countryside on my own.
Click to see the pictures larger.
1. The start Line
No mass starts the riders rolled up over about 3 hours to start one of the 3 courses.
2.
3.
4. Old timers waiting to start
5. On a bicycle made for two
6. Downhill Racer
7. Bianchi Man
I have many more so if you would like to see more let me know and I will add to this thread.
Roy
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