L'Eroica - Tuscany
- Date Fri 28th October 2016
- Location Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany (Italy)
Event summary
Join the excitement at L'Eroica - Tuscany on Friday, October 28, 2016, in the stunning Provincia di Siena! This unique event celebrates the spirit of vintage cycling with a delightful blend of nostalgia, picturesque landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine. Participants are encouraged to embrace the charm of yesteryear by riding pre-1987 bikes equipped with steel frames, leather shoes, and toe clips, while donning classic wool attire instead of modern lycra.
L'Eroica is more than just a race; it's a celebration of cycling history! Cyclists can choose from four scenic routes that traverse the breathtaking roads of Chianti, Valdarbia, and Val d'Orcia, featuring the enchanting strade bianche, or white dirt roads, that define this iconic region. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual enthusiast, this event promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tuscany, making it a must-attend for all cycling aficionados!
L'Eroica is more than just a race; it's a celebration of cycling history! Cyclists can choose from four scenic routes that traverse the breathtaking roads of Chianti, Valdarbia, and Val d'Orcia, featuring the enchanting strade bianche, or white dirt roads, that define this iconic region. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual enthusiast, this event promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tuscany, making it a must-attend for all cycling aficionados!
L'Eroica - Tuscany
Fri 28th October 2016
Organiser's Description
Blending nostalgia, picturesque surroundings, arduous terrain and delicious food, L'Eroica - the Heroic - is the Gran Fondo of choice for lovers of all things vintage. Entrants must use pre-1987 bikes with steel frames, leather shoes and toe clips, while kit must be in the spirit of yesteryear (wool not lycra). More a celebration than a race, there are four routes covering some of the most beautiful roads in Chianti, Valdarbia and Val d'Orcia. Each includes stretches of white dirt roads - the fabled Tuscan strade bianche, roads that that allow you to experience the atmosphere of cycling in another era. 4 distance options.
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Strada Provinciale 408 di Montevarchi, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti SI, Italy
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