Eroica Britannia
- Date Fri 16th June 2017
- Location Bakewell, Derbyshire
Event summary
Get ready for a truly unique and nostalgic experience at the Eroica Britannia event, organised by findarace.com, taking place on the 16th June 2017 in Bakewell, Derbyshire. This event will see 4,000 riders on pre-1987 bikes coming together for 'The World's Most Handsome Bike Ride', with three routes set in the stunning Peak District. Participants will adhere to the 10 Commandments of the event, including riding only heroic bicycles, wearing vintage clothing, and using gear shifters on the downtube. Alongside the picturesque rides, attendees can enjoy a three-day family festival celebrating the 'Best of British', featuring vintage sales, live music, food, drink, and camping. Don't miss out on this Great British Adventure from the 16th-18th June!
Eroica Britannia
Fri 16th June 2017
Organiser's Description
4,000 riders on pre-1987 bikes will gather once again in Bakewell, in the beautiful Peak District for 'The World's Most Handsome Bike Ride' - 3 routes in glorious, jaw-dropping, British scenery, resplendent in the English Summertime. Riders will observe 10 Commandments, such as: heroic bicycles only will be permitted; gear shifters must be on the downtube; participants must be dressed in vintage or era specific clothing; military, postman and delivery bikes allowed for the shorter routes... And all this alongside 3 days of family festival fun, celebrating the 'Best of British' - vintage sales, the World's biggest Bike Jumble, live music, food, drink, camping... Come and experience a truly Great British Adventure, 16-18 June.
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