Geez, there's always someone who's more than willing to quash any enthusiasm for an interesting idea. Apparently, the only proper place for hosting an historic bicycle racing event is in the spiritual home of the sport. Anywhere else, it's just a crass and shallow imitation of the original that's not worth the effort. I'm sure glad the vintage automobile racing community sees fit to hold world class events at venues in addition to Monaco, LeMans or Goodwood. Like Monterey, CA, for instance. Nice to know the minuscule world of vintage bike collectors holds the high moral ground above the vintage sports and racing car world. Jay Van De Velde Seal Beach, CA (BTW, I'm aware of the racing at Del Monte Forest in the '50s)
Edward Albert <Edward.H.Albert@hofstra.edu> wrote: Hey, you can go to Las Vegas to see a clone of venice so why not Northern California for a clone of L'Eroica. Simple, cause it would be just that.....a clone. As part of the round of Gran Fondos L'Eroica is unique to place and people and tradition. You want that experience go there and do that. You want a different experience (maybe just as good but very different!) do a tour in California wine country or in Australia. But, don't equate it with L'Eroica. Or maybe we should start a chain of them.....like Micky D's. Edward Albert (not in Italy but in) Chappaqua, NY, U.S.A.
Edward Albert, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Sociology