From the midlands to the U.S. back to England and on to Gaiole in Chianti by way of Lecchi in Chianti, I delivered this Brooks saddle to Giancarlo, dirretore of L’Eroica today.
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A view along the 65k training ride from Thursday.
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If you plan to ride L’Eroica, this is part of the training.
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The Moseman took its last ride stateside for a few weeks. Next stop: Lecchi in Chianti.
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For a slightly different take on the ride, take a look at Brooks England video from 2009. Among my obsessions, the traditional leather saddle is high on the list. So much so that I initiated a Facebook group page two years ago with content about the iconic leather saddle. Naturally, I ride one and have had a great time exploring the various connections between the saddle and bike culture. It’s a natural that Brooks would be a L’Eroica sponsor.
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Update: Might as well see episodes 1 and 2, also.
Several video links have been making their way around the interwebs lately. The one posted here earlier by Edouard Sepulchre captures not just the “race,” but the spirit and culture that L’Eroica shares with Tuscany and what it also brings to Tuscany. The video below is by the one of the primary sponsors, Le Coq Sportif.
I have considered taking a video camera with me to Italy, but I’m pretty sure that nothing will beat the videos posted here today and earlier.
L’Eroica report / DAY 1 / Gaiole In Chianti – The Village gets ready from Le Coq Sportif on Vimeo.
L’Eroica report / DAY 1 / Gaiole In Chianti – The Village gets ready
Vivez l’expérience L’Eroica
Du 1er au 3 octobre 2010
En live sur lecoqsportif.com/eroica
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Experience L’Eroica
From October 1st to 3rd 2010
Live on lecoqsportif.com/eroica
Video: Bastien Lattanzio
Music: Candy Clash
L’Eroica report / DAY 2 / Flea Market & Bikes distribution from Le Coq Sportif on Vimeo.
L’Eroica report / DAY 2 / Flea Market & Bikes distribution
Vivez l’expérience L’Eroica
Du 1er au 3 octobre 2010
En live sur lecoqsportif.com/eroica
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Experience L’Eroica
From October 1st to 3rd 2010
Live on lecoqsportif.com/eroica
Video: Bastien Lattanzio
Music: Candy Clash
L’Eroica report / DAY 3 / The Race from Le Coq Sportif on Vimeo.
L’Eroica report / DAY 3 / The Race
Vivez l’expérience L’Eroica
Du 1er au 3 octobre 2010
En live sur lecoqsportif.com/eroica
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Experience L’Eroica
From October 1st to 3rd 2010
Live on lecoqsportif.com/eroica
Video: Bastien Lattanzio
Music: Fortune – Nothing
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KitchenCru, Portland’s nexus for culinary start ups, hosted a great, no grand, late afternoon luncheon for me, my family and friends. The food was exceptional as only Michael and ‘Cru can do. The company was equal to the food and we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon that should be a window to next week.
You can follow KitchenCru on Twitter @kitchencru and on Facebook. Best to catch Cafe Velo at the Portland Farmers Market on a Saturday or have a coffee at the shop downtown.
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L'Eroica Dreams 