LE COQ SPORTIF L'EROICA
Accept the Challenge; Demanding roads, dust or mud. Enjoy the ability to suffer.
L'Eroica is a period cyclosportive rally for riders and collectors of classic racing bicycles built before circa 1987.
Celebrating both Italian culture and the heroic times of bike racing it is based in the 'Tuscan Hills' surrounding Beechworth. Modeled on the hugely popular L'Eroica event held in Tuscany it is not a race but an opportunity for riders to experience the rugged conditions; gravel roads, punctures and minimal support that was the lot of racers in the era of 'heroic' road racing.
The event is for classic racing bicycles built pre circa 1980; steel lugged frames without clipless pedals, aero brake levers, click shift and etc. you get the idea. No carbon, no MTB's, no hybrids. Classic handmade bicycles post 1980 would be considered by the organisers.
Riders are requested to enhance the spirit of the event by wearing cycling attire appropriate to the age of their bicycle. Modern MATT finish lycra knicks and replica jerseys are good alternatives.
'Strada Bianche L'Eroica'
Saturday
The Le coq sportif L'Eroica is a 68km ride on pre-1987 bikes taking in the epic unmade roads of the area, the strada bianche. Coppi, Bartali and Saronni would all be at home on these roads, and equally at home enjoying the unique aid station offerings of red wine, cheese, salami and prosciutto on crusty bread! No sports science here!
Date: Saturday, 20 April 2013
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Distance: 68km
Location: Beechworth’s extended gourmet regions
Price: $135.00 incl. GST includes Le Coq Sportif garment
'Sam Miranda Winery Lunch L'Eroica'
Sunday
A leisurely 58km, mostly downhill ride after the rigors of Saturday's strada bianche, which ends with a delicious buffet luncheon at Sam Miranda Winery! Our cycling history buffs will have two options to return to Beechworth, the first is to return by bike and burn off those calories consumed at Sam Miranda. The second shorter option which enables riders to relax and enjoy a drop or two of wine is to return by bus to Beechworth. Bus cost: gold coin donation to a local charity group.
Date: Sunday, 21 April 2013
Time: 10am – 1:30pm
Distance: 58km
Location: Beechworth’s extended gourmet regions
Price: $70.00 incl. GST. Includes lunch at Sam Miranda Winery.
Sponsored by:
Packages include:
- Supported ride including medical and mechanical support, aid stations.
- Event kit includes: event bag (varies with event), sponsor product, ride guide, nutrition product, spot prizes and more
- Official Event Program
- Access to Outdoor Cinema playing best all time cycling movies
- Secure bike parking during post-event party
- Beyond Blue fundraising page
- Every entry to the event includes a contribution to bikeTREEs, so you are riding to grow a forest! bikeTREES is proud to partner with Landcare who are Australia's leading non-government organisation in land restoration and tree planting.
