L'Eroica 2011

Peter, I'm not really a beer person (although I do enjoy having one every now and then), but the more I think about it, the more I think that pottering about in Wallonia makes quite a bit of sense, not only for the hills but also for the abundance of unpaved paths. Out of curiosity, are you based in the Netherlands? Any chance that there are hilly bits relatively close to the Belgian border? Or, is that like asking if your cat can do maths?

hi shredder, yes I'm in the NL. most hilly bits are around Maastricht/Valkenburg/Heerlen - indeed close to the Belgian border but again the Wallon part - it's the region of the NL classic: Amstel Gold Race. they're all very short though...

shirts I have plenty, but who has any idea where to get wool/not lycra cycling shorts?

shirts I have plenty, but who has any idea where to get wool/not lycra cycling shorts?

I might have masochistic tendancies, but 200k in wool shorts is just a step too far!

I'll be riding in my Rapha 3/4 lengths.

Like a boss.

who has any idea where to get wool/not lycra cycling shorts?

I've seen a few places online but I think mostly in the States and quite pricey:

http://www.vintagevelos.com/19-wool-cycling-shorts

I think made by these people but not sure whether there are any UK dealers:

http://www.woolistic.com/

I've seen a few places online but I think mostly in the States and quite pricey:

http://www.vintagevelos.com/19-wool-cycling-shorts

I think made by these people but not sure whether there are any UK dealers:

http://www.woolistic.com/

Also Tudor Sports does retro looking and cheap stuff: plus 4s and tights

Not sure whether they would be too warm or not though?

http://www.tudorsports.co.uk/

Thanks, Peter. Wallonia, it is then.

I'll be wearing my medium weight tweed plus-2s. I'm not hardcore so they are lined in the front...

BTW, I'm loving this 'What am I going to wear?' discussion. Aren't we just adorable?!

Ibex do wool shorts, available here;

http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/manufacturers/ibex-15/

cheers mates, especially liking the tudor stuff!

Tudor fycking rocks, I have to get the open pocket jacket ...

Not sure what the tights and 'plusses' are like...

BTW, I'm loving this 'What am I going to wear?' discussion. Aren't we just adorable?!

This made me lolz

Yeah, especially since the only person in the thread that hasn't said anything about clothes is the only woman in the thread. Sorry, gotta run. I need to powder my nose before my next conference call... ciao, lovies.

Think Dave Marsh has some wool shorts too... Or was it campyoldy?

re: wool shorts

The rule for bikes is pre-1987 (edit) 'style'. I stopped racing (seriously) in 1981 and I was wearing assos skin suits and bib shorts the last few years that I raced so lycra was around in that era.

Fair enough...

Still rather not wear spandex for reasons of hygiene and 80s pop-metal.

i thought that it was 1987 they keep adding a year back each year. I was told that my de rosa was 1984 but who knows?

Those reynolds always look rather clumpy to me. I may well be wrong though.

These look quite nice

http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/footwear/arturo-wide-fitting-cycle-shoe.html

These are good shoes! I used a pair last year!

Anyway! People who want the real deal I do have a few pairs
Of touring shoes and vintage jerseys and wool shorts and hairnets and vintage caps and bonk
Bags etc etc etc. As I was saving the stuff to
Have a stall. But don't think i will have time.
Also there is one very large stall selling all
The vintage shirts and embroided wool shorts etc that you can dream of but
It aint cheap!

they look lovely!

they look lovely!

I have a better pair in your size i think!

These are good shoes! I used a pair last year!

Anyway! People who want the real deal I do have a few pairs
Of touring shoes and vintage jerseys and wool shorts and hairnets and vintage caps and bonk
Bags etc etc etc. As I was saving the stuff to
Have a stall. But don't think i will have time.
Also there is one very large stall selling all
The vintage shirts and embroided wool shorts etc that you can dream of but
It aint cheap!

I've been looking for a hairnet!

Why not set up an exclusive little online stall on this thread? We're such a bunch of fashion queens I'm sure you'll make a tidy profit!

I've been looking for a hairnet!

Why not set up an exclusive little online stall on this thread? We're such a bunch of fashion queens I'm sure you'll make a tidy profit!

Me too. Mrs W. doesn't want me to ride helmetless - but if I can find an old fashioned hairnet she's cool with it ???

i also have a hairnet and a few vintage jerseys to get rid of... will dig them out.

I now a lady that will be very happy to hear that!

Icebreaker do some wool shorts. 84% Merino with a supposedly top-notch Italian chamois. Possibly not sufficiently retro looking for the L'Eroica though. Pricey too.

http://www.natureshop.co.uk/Products/products-details.asp?ProductID=1059