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Ultimate Guide To L’Eroica Cycling: Vintage Bike Requirements and How To Take Part

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L’Eroica is a vintage cycling event held annually in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, since 1997. Riders complete one of five route lengths (38–209 km) on pre-1987 steel-frame bikes wearing period clothing. The original event has spawned a global circuit — Eroica Britannia, Eroica California, Eroica Hispania, Eroica Japan. It’s the closest most cyclists will come … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Gran Fondos – Or Sportives – In Cycling

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Sportives and Gran Fondos are an excellent way to get involved in the cycling community while enjoying a beautifully scenic ride with like-minded riders. Gran Fondos (also known as Sportives in parts of Europe) are mass-participation road cycling events often taking place over large distances through stunning courses. Due to their increasing popularity, Gran Fondos … Read more

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