This is the year I will finally attend l'Eroica. Quite a few of you have been there over the past few years, so I'd like to ask your thoughts on experiences and opinions of what bike to use, what gear, how best to get the bike there (and back), best bets for what to do during the rest of the trip (now planning on three weeks in Italy).
"Thank you" to Mikey, Jan, Eric, Bob, & Gunnar for your encouragement and enthusiasm. :-)
Aldo "hoping to lose enough weight in time to wear this Bartali jersey" Ross Middletown, Ohio, USA