L'Eroica
A part of the route
L'Eroica is an annual non-competitive cycling event which has taken place since 1997 in the province of Siena, Italy.[1][2][3] The theme of the event is vintage cycling, with participants using vintage (pre-1987) bikes, accessories and clothing, and the route often including unpaved roads. It is held in the first Sunday of October. The event is open to everybody, but cyclist participating with a vintage bike are honored with a certificate certifying their participation. Vintage bikes are defined by characteristics typical of racing bikes used until the 1980s.[4] These include:
- steel frame
- gear levers mounted on the down tube of the frame
- external wires
- pedals with toe straps
- wheels with at least 32 spokes and low-profile rims
See also[]
- Strade Bianche, the professional cycle race that grew out of L'Eroica
References[]
- ^ "Why L'Eroica is one of the best bike rides in the world (photos) - Cycling Weekly". Cycling Weekly. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
- ^ Sparkes, Matthew (7 October 2010). "Italy's retro bike race is a cycling classic". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ Pietrasik, Andy (7 May 2016). "A classic cycle ride in Italy's Chianti country". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ Regolamento sul sito ufficiale Archived 2014-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
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