The well known cycling tour operators, Ciclismo Classico, approached me quite some time ago with an interest in having a banner on the CR web sit e. As you may know, the few (6) banner sponsors there provide the funding fo r the web site hosting costs. In any case, as cycles de ORO derives virtuall y zero business from vintage bike - it's truly a hobby for me -   I decided to step aside to make room for these folks, especially n ow that they have a special focus on a an event dear to my heart...
Here's the official announcement:
<< Ciclismo Classico is an award-winning tour operator of European cycling trips, celebrating itâs 20th year! The season includes a once-in-a-lifetime adventure of cycling Tuscany and riding the classic Lâ Eroica event, celebrating vintage bicycles and gear in Tuscany. Local, expert leade rs will show you their country like a local, and introduce you to the sights, tastes and cultures that make Italy the best place on earth to ride. http://www.cic lismoclassico.com. >>
I hope you will support this organizationm and all the CR web site's banner advertisers, as they are our kind of folks! Thanks to all.
Dale Brown
Greensboro, North Carolina USA
http://cyclesdeoro.com
http://www.classicrendezvous.com