Re: [CR] L'EROICA 2009

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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 21:16:45 +0200
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] L'EROICA 2009


J Sexton wrote:
> Bob,
>
> Will you share your thoughts and recommendations on tires, rims, and
> gearing for L'Eroica? What did you use? Did you ride the 200?
>

I've ridden the course in September (it is well signposted) and whatever your lowest gear is, you will use it ;)

35mm Schwalbes (didn't had Grandbois then) on open pro rims were fine, but I wouldn't want to go much narrower: if you are a little unlucky picking your line you could hit a deep gravel patch. Another thing to watch out for is that the roadsurface on the top of the hills (where the houses are) is tarmac (against dust?) . You finally make it to the top, gratefully pick up some speed and hit a terrible washboard when the whiteroad suddenly starts. Sun & shadows can be tricky too

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands