Thanks Dale.
We have limited participation to steel frame and forks only. Components at this point are not a consideration. Our first split, hopefully after then Athens race, will be the shifters, probably an ergo and down tube clas s. All other rules are governed by USA Cycling, so no hairnets, et c.
I have to admit the support we have gotten has been amazing. What I thou ght would be just something fun to do has really struck a nerve with a lot of people. One thing I might add is that the whole point is to get the b ikes out. There has been some concern over fitness etc. No worries, i t is about fun and hopefully saving a lot of memories before they are lost to time. I know there are a lot of retired accomplished racers who have never got there due, because for the bikes we like it was Pre-Lemond and no body outside of a small group even saw cycling as a sport.
We will just have to see if the CR fans will turn out for the events. So if anyone knows somebody who fits the profile we are hoping to get to turn out, please tell them about us. It could be pretty cool to be able to s ay in a few years, we are all here at the start of Men of Steel Racing.
Cheers. Jim
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From: Dale Brown <oroboyz@aol.com> Subject: Was: vintage cars and vintage bikes. Now: Men of Steel. To: jim@menofsteelracing.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 12:09 AM
Hi Jim:
I looked at the Men of Steel web page. Congratulations for doing this, it's a great idea.
Now, what are the requirements for the bike makeup? Any steel frame (welded, glued, brazed?) and any components? (STI, Ergo, DT shifters) Or are you limiting these areas somehow. Is that all spelled out somewhere online?
Thanks Dale
Dale Brown Greensboro, North Carolina USA http://www.classicrendezvous.com http://www.carolinacup.com
-----Original Message----- From: Jim Kruse <jim@menofsteelracing.com> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 7:26 pm Subject: [CR] (CR) Car owners trading down for quality bikes?
Just a thought on this theory and there is some truth behind it, especially
when you are talking about high end vintage racing bikes. Our research
has shown the same people that appreciate the qualities of a fine sports ca
r also appreciate those same qualities in bicycles. And with a CR, they
get a bonus, they can work on it themselves. Many current and former rac
e car drivers are passionate about cycling. Most recently F1 driver M
ark Webber broke his leg while training on his bicycle. It is amazing ho
w people have contacted us about our Men of Steel Racing program, that have
vintage cars in their garage also.
We are hoping this will lead them to get their bikes back on the courses, a
nd do for CR just want the vintage sports car clubs have done for old race
cars.
Just my 2 cents.
Jim Kruse
Fort Wayne, Indiana
jim@menofsteelracing.com
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