La magnifica favola de L’Eroica sta per scrivere il suo primo, suggestivo capitolo del 2015. Domenica 12 aprile è in programma, infatti, Eroica California, l’evento di ciclismo d’epoca che si svolgerà nel territorio di Paso Robles, in California, sulla sponda occidentale del Pacifico: “Domenica c'è Eroica California – ha commentato Giancarlo Brocci, l’ideatore de L’Eroica - una magnifica avventura sulle piste dei pionieri del vecchio West. Pedaleremo a Paso Robles, esattamente a metà strada fra San Francisco e Los Angeles. Gli iscritti, ad ora, sono 500 e mi pare un grandissimo risultato per uno sbarco oltre oceano lanciato solo 4 mesi fa. Col numero 1 c’è Luciano Berruti, ormai un'icona mondiale de L'Eroica e di Gaiole in Chianti, di cui è cittadino onorario. Sarà con noi anche il sindaco Michele Pescini, a rappresentare il nostro piccolo-grande paese a bordo Pacifico”.

In realtà Eroica California già domani, sabato 11 aprile, regalerà le prime bellissime emozioni con il Festival che si terrà nel Downtown Park di Paso Robles con tantissime iniziative, fra cui quella del Concorso D’Eleganza.

Domenica si svolgerà Eroica California, con tre diversi percorsi: LUNGO (198 km) con partenza tra le 5:30 e le 6:30, MEDIO (105 km) con partenza fra le ore 8:00 e le ore 9:00, CORTO (65 Km) con partenza fra le ore 8:30 e le ore 9:30

CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA

Questo è il primo Concorso d'Eleganza di Eroica California e si terrà ogni anno. Saranno premiate le migliori bici da corsa d'epoca secondo le tre diverse categorie:

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Eroica California – Sunday in Paso Robles!

Vintage cycling to take over the Pacific Coast of the USA, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco

The first, fascinating chapter of the Eroica fairytale 2015 is about to be written. On Sunday, 12 April, the vintage event, Eroica California, will take place in Paso Robles in California, on the eastern shores of the Pacific. “The Eroica California is happening on Sunday – commented founder of L’Eroica, Giancarlo Brocci – a fantastic adventure in the footsteps of the pioneers of the old wild west. We will take to our bikes in Paso Robles, exactly half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. At the moment, 500 participants have registered and I think it’s an amazing number, considering that we launched this event stateside only 4 months ago. Wearing the number 1 jersey is Luciano Berruti, who has become a world icon of L’Eroica and of Gaiole in Chianti, of which he is an honorary citizen. Michele Pescini, the mayor of Gaiole will join us in representing our small but great village, here along the Pacific coast.”

Really, the Eroica California will already get underway tomorrow, Saturday 11 April, with the launch of the Festival which will be held in the Downtown Park in Paso Robles. Lots of events are planned, including a Concours d’Elegance for your vintage bikes.

On Sunday, the Eroica California will offer three different routes: LONG (198 km), starting between 5:30 and 6:30am, MEDIUM (105 km), starting between 8:00 and 9:00am, SHORT (65 km), starting from 8:30 to 9:30am.

Two Days of Festival Fun! We are excited to see everyone! Come join the fun at the first ever Eroica California, a unique bicycle event in the United States. Meet your fellow cyclists traveling from all over the world to enjoy California’s Central Coast Wine Country.  Appreciate the laid back atmosphere of Paso Robles, enjoy live music at the Festival Grounds whilst admiring our World Class Vintage Bicycle Concours d’Elegance. Further entertain yourself and your familiry visiting the boutique shops in central Paso Robles and tasting local wines and great food at the restaurants surrounding the park.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

9:00am-12:00pm            Event Set Up
3:00pm                            Rider Registration Desk Opens

Race Number Pick-Up

Concierge service desk available for dinner, tours, winery tours, etc.
Bicycle Concours d’Elegance packet pick-up available
There will be staff on hand that speak English, Italian and Spanish at the registration and concierge desks

5:00pm                            VIP Reception

Hosted by our Host Hotel, Paso Robles Inn

7:00pm                            Registration and Concierge Closed
8:00pm                            Closing Time

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

6:00am-8:00am  Event and Vendor Set-Up
8:00am-9:00am  Concours d'Elegance Exhibitor Set-Up

FESTIVAL GRAND OPENING

9:00am                Festival Starts in Paso Robles Downtown Park

Vintage Bicycle Fair

Bicycle Concours d’ Elegance

Concours Judging

Rider Registration/Packet Pick-up

Concierge Service Open (dinner, tours, winery, etc.)

Music in the Park

12:30pm              End of Concours Judging

1:30 – 2:00pm     Selection of Best of Show

2:00 - 3:00pm      Vintage Bicycle Seminar

6:00pm                End of Festival and Rider Registration / Packet Pick-up
6:30pm                Live Music in the Tent

Pre-Ride Buffet Dinner

6:30pm-7:30pm  Silent Auction

7:30pm                Concours Awards Presentation

8:00pm                Second Showing of Cycling Documentary (TBD)
10:00pm              Closing Time

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

3:30am-4:00am  Event / Vendor Set Up
4:30am                Late Registration Open

Long Route Participants Start Arriving

Bike Repair / Sale Vendors Open

EROICA RIDE GRAND DEPART

5:30-6:30am        Long Route Participants Depart
8:00-9:00am        Middle Route Participants Depart
8:30-9:30am        Short Route Participants Depart
10:00am              Festival Opens

Vintage Bicycle fair

Vendor Fair

Music in the park

12:00-1:00pm      Expected Return of Riders from the Short Route
2:00 - 4:30pm      Expected Return of Riders from the Medium Route
3:00 -7:00pm       Expected Return of Riders from the Long Route
4:00 -8:30pm       Pasta Feed Party for Participants Only
6:00pm                End of Festival
6:00pm                Recognition of early finishers (special awards)
8:00pm                Closing of Finish Gate
8:30pm                End of Pasta Feed Party
11:00pm              Closing Time

Eroica California

there are 3 routes to choose from with different start times:
5:30-6:30 am       LONG             123 miles / 198 km
8:00-9:00 am       MEDIUM        65 miles / 105 km
8:30-9:30 am       SHORT          41 miles / 65 km

CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

This is the first Concours d’Elegance at Eroica California and it will be held yearly.  This event is to showcase the best vintage road racing bicycles owned  by collectors.  There are three classes to be offered at this inagural event. Only the first 2 will be judged.
Class 1. Vintage Road Racing Bicycles from 1949 or before
Class 2. Vintage Road Racing Bicycles from 1950 to 1987
Class 3. Vintage Road Racing Bicycles up to 1987 for display only