Eroica California 2019 A Vintage Bicycle Festival

[@evelasq1]

Great Ride BUT the WRONG DATE! APRIL 26, 2019?????

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you for pointing out my mistake. The ride was on April 7th.

[@evelasq1]

Henrywildeberry You’re Welcome 😇

[@TheRokko66]

I am 53 and grew up with bicycles that had a steel frame and I still love vintage bikes. Maybe I am now ready for this kind of adventure :)

[@jezztech]

Our world is full of high performance cars. Ferrari, Porsche , Lambo ET AL. but swear to my god NOTHING beats the thrill of an Alpine descent on a Steel Vintage Italian, or Spanish racer, thin tyres, half crap brakes, you had to limit your braking B4 your inner tubes burst due to the heat generated, Halcion days, great vid!!

[@mikemaxwell2591]

The old bikes look great! There was a day when people didn't appreciate a bicycle enough, still room for improvement on that I think, so many think they are to busy to get to know the greatest invention ever. Be well.

[@johnwelch557]

Vintage? Those bike are what I rode (and still do) from the late 50's and on. Still new tech to me! As always, the great music and Ms. Cools are the real stars of the show. Thanks Henry!

[@ericpmoss]

That's my idea of a perfect vacation -- cycling, beautiful weather, markets with good food, and nice springy frames with good tubulars.

[@Henrywildeberry]

And a few wooden rimed bikes too!

[@flpirate45]

A lot of those Bicycles were new when I first seen them. I started riding in the early 70's. Bikes are my passion. Thanks for the video.

[@Henrywildeberry]

I really appreciate the aesthetic of the older bikes. I especially like the look of a quill stem.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Great vid. Looks like you guys didn't have problems with the food stops like other reports?

[@Henrywildeberry]

I missed breakfast this year in order to get to the start on time. From there I was on a mission to get to Paso Robles for a full self-supported lunch at the taqueria! I watched your tour video so I knew exactly where I needed to go! None of the other routes actually went through Paso Robles, so they were relying on the rest stops for meals. Hopefully, the ride organizers are receptive to feedback.

[@garyives1218]

loved the attention to detail here with the vintage Little Rascals music...….on point

[@antonsola4007]

I AM LOVER VINTAGE BICYCLES...!!!!♥♥ THE L'EROICA NICE FESTIVAL...!!!

[@antonsola4007]

@Daniel Cox Excelent...!!!

[@leftymadrid]

How cool is that!!!!! Yeah, road bikes have changed soooo much nowadays, loved seeing these vintage bikes!!!!

[@huesitoggy]

Of course, Great video again Henry!!!thanks for share!!!!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Dario Arellano thanks Dario!!!

[@alexandercochrane5895]

Great vid. Nice to see a few British cycles. There a long way from home.

[@JustRideZipp2001]

Love seeing the old classic machines, great video.

[@pabiker3999]

Really enjoy your videos. Great to see vintage bikes out and being used. Thanks for sharing.

[@angelchavez708]

I remember seen you because of your shirt, thank you for making this video, is fantastic. Regards from Tijuana

[@nopenada8071]

Dude, that red head dude on the Somec. Absolute gorgeous bike.

[@bicycleutopia]

plus, i forgot to add: this is a great video. the way you organize the visuals and content and music is really good!!

[@joebunik6042]

Another great chapter, Henry! OMG my cameo -- I wound up riding the "Via dello Scalatore" route, though it appears you snuck past me while parked at Halter Ranch.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Joe Bunik it was great running into you and I’m glad we could get a glimpse of that sweet bike of yours! I’m glad they moved the start to Cambria this year! Next time I won’t plan a trip to Seattle the weekend before, so I can camp at the start.

[@joebunik6042]

@@Henrywildeberry always good to cross paths with you, too - you two! ;-)

[@Mantis858585]

I feel like I've been watching bicycle videos for years but just found your channel. Only found Ultra Romance like a week ago. It's nice of youtube to change up my play choices. Thanks for the content.

[@Henrywildeberry]

That's cool! It's always fun to discover new channels. I found a channel called CityNerd and have been binge watching for a few weeks now. It was fun to ride with Ultraromance that day. He was super friendly. I hope to ride with him again someday.

[@Mantis858585]

@@Henrywildeberry I have binge watched city nerd as well. Lol I always think I'd avoid that guy at a party because he'd bore me to death but then watch all his videos. 😆

[@prof_writer]

Mr Wildberry oh my goodness I read the title of your video post too quickly and I thought you were taking us to an erotica Festival. I'm glad things worked out differently. Please tell Ms. Cools she is one of the most Pleasant and agreeable individuals on KZbin.

[@lenkomsa1399]

Such cool bikes and I love the Little Rascals music!

[@malcolmtaylor518]

Beautiful ride, and a happy bunch of cyclists. Thanks for the video.

[@tapio-tvintagevelorandonneur]

Nice video and greetings from Finland. Very nice vintage bikes! I use Raleigh Joop Zoetemelk road bike from 1980 when driving on road. It's not in original shape anymore because I've changed many parts but every time I ride it I get "vintage feeling".

[@francisnep6761]

Ultraromance is everywhere... But so is Joe Bunik apparently. Great video!

[@weaselcliffstone7334]

a spell has been cast upon me whlie you warmed the saddle of a vintage Bianchi

[@debaucheryonpiano7144]

me 2

[@dexterjohnson9015]

A couple of things: this is one of the better Eroica videos out there (and there are a lot); this is a different video from last year and IMHO a better one; you are hardcore for doing it this year right after your trip to the Portland; and Ms. Cools could have done the ride on her bike even though it's not vintage (but she must have wisely avoided the early wake up).

[@Penaloza805]

Haha what a good ride that was, glad to have had the chance to talk to you all. Hope I can ride again next year!

[@johnbouttell5827]

Wonderful. I loved the music. Thank you.

[@barty8980]

Well done! For those who don't know the routes or the stops, the Heroic ride (110 miles nominally) started in Cambria, south on Hwy 1 to Cayucos (not shown), then east on Old Creek Rd to Santa Rita Rd / mountain and Summit. Then down to Templeton and eastward inland to Olea Farms (shown very briefly - the checkered tables for sit down food - Olive oil fries, yum!), then looping northwesterly to Cass Winery, then Kiler Canyon climb. Then on to Halter Ranch Winery (the white barn stop - as he is leaving, I spotted my Italvega on the bike rack with my black shirt on top drying out), then out to Klau Mine Road and Cypress Mountain climb to the summit, and a sphichter puckering 2000' 13 mile descent into Cambria to complete the ride. There's a number of other videos of this year's 2019 Eroica California as well as past years too so look for them. Had a great time and will be back, next year's Eroica California dates are already out, April 3-5, 2020 in Cambria. See you there!

[@bicycleutopia]

that looks like a great ride. im so glad you talked with Igor from VO...he's one of my cycling heros!

[@Henrywildeberry]

It was great to meet Igor in person. What a super nice guy.

[@dadwithwrenches]

That was a fun video, Jeremy! Glad I could make an appearance :)

[@Henrywildeberry]

It was nice to have a guest appearance. I was hoping to bump into you again during the event. Thanks for being open to clarifying what a lot of us have been wondering about.😆 I hope you had a great rest of your trip and hope to catch up with you again soon. Cheers!

[@Mike-cv7hv]

Seeing those 2 big boys pull that hill makes me feel better. I hope my 81 Miyata can ride along side the fancy bikes

[@Henrywildeberry]

I looked for a long time trying to find a nice Miyata 1000 in good condition, but eventually settled on an Expedition. You have a great bike!

[@Mike-cv7hv]

@@Henrywildeberry Thanks! It's a bright orange 912. This will be my first Eroica. Enjoy watching your vids. I'm a VW guy too. Dig your Westy

[@bopis123]

ultra romance is just everywhere!

[@tonym5878]

Really enjoy your videos. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you, Tony!

[@Alistair_Spence]

Very interesting and entertaining video. Nice work!

[@wallacedavidg]

A few years back we looked into moving to Cambria. We bought some 'art' at the Fred Bab studio. Unfortunately the studio is gone but we still have his art. You know it's art, it doesn't match your couch. FB

[@vadwanuu7825]

This is awesome beyond description!

[@Henrywildeberry]

🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@misanthropickat6167]

That bike is beautiful

[@Radnally]

Makes me wish I'd kept my old 1985 Ritchey SLX tubed road bike.

[@sergiografbike]

Great Video with Nice Bikes!! Best Regards from Brasil!

[@Dawesman1950]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@vantagebyciclecollector3518]

I'm getting my ventage bike ready for the next California. Ventage bicycle race

[@cettejuste4398]

Bellissimo Bianchi

[@cettejuste4398]

u rode eroica twice on that Bianchi?

[@johnnyyoung6747]

Great video

[@Ih8GoogleandApple]

5am start is masochist level ride.

[@Henrywildeberry]

I agree it was painful.

[@noheart2open]

thx for English subtitle

[@barty8980]

As most of you know, Eroica California was postponed due to the pandemic, but now rescheduled for Sept. 12, 2021, again in Cambria. If everything goes well with California's vaccination efforts and public health interventions, Eroica can be held in 2021. Please stay healthy, get your vaccinations, wear a mask, and hope to see everyone there!

[@vantagebyciclecollector3518]

Also keep the good work i hope to see more vids

[@PathfinderGregg]

All those vintage bikes. Looking great and being ridden. How cool! Is that your Bianchi that you were riding?

[@Henrywildeberry]

Yes, the thumbnail is a photo of my bike. I rode it again this year. It rides pretty well overall.

[@PathfinderGregg]

@@Henrywildeberry Very cool. I only recently discovered your channel. Enjoyed the videos I've watched.

[@LLOPEZJF]

Beautiful 60's Bianchi...is the saddle comfortable ?

[@Henrywildeberry]

I swapped out the Cambium for a Brooks Professional. The Cambium is not my first choice for long distance comfort.

[@wschart]

My dad had a Bianchi much like this, although I suspect some differences. It originally had Fiammetta red label rims. But when he passed it on to me in the 90s, I swapped the wheels out for 700c ones - setups are too much trouble and expense.

[@huesitoggy]

Órale !! Benedit!! Ultraromance in single speed?

[@N9LVG]

Singlespeed, with only a front brake!

[@houseofpills]

Dude was boppin and spinnin like a madman

[@jackfarris7056]

OMG was that Ms. Cools walking hand in hand with a beefy gentleman at minute 13:50 Lol

[@leestimson12]

Nice jersey but what s the significance of it to have on this ride? Curious minds....

[@Henrywildeberry]

It was a vintage wool team jersey from the 70's or 80's? Last year I didn't have a vintage jersey, so I wanted to get into the spirit of the ride this year and went online and found this for sale on eBay. I was actually looking for something in the 40's to 50's era, but then it wouldn't have matched the era of my bike. I settled for this one. It was very nice of Doug to go to the trouble of picking it up for me.

[@leestimson12]

@@Henrywildeberry Very cool. Just about a month ago I found a 70s era Fuji jersey and cap on Craigslist from the original owner. That was great for me since I'm building a 70s era Fuji Finest with all new modern parts and will wear them on the inaugural ride this summer.

[@ncbassmix]

April 26th 2019?

[@goldcoastjon]

The correct date foir the classic ride is April 7, 2019. The NOVA ride was on April 6, but the on-road shots are from Sunday., AFAIK.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks for correcting me. The ride was on April 7th. I apologize for the confusion.

[@ncbassmix]

@@Henrywildeberry no worries. 🤪

[@ampassionstruck9138]

..this guy looks a lot like bratt lee.😀😀

[@vuduboy]

So, is it pronounced EE-gor or EYE-gor?!!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Here's how you pronounce, Igor, however you like! 😅

[@Korina42]

EYE-gore. What hump?

[@That5ivef1ngerdhand]

5:03 drillium water bottle?🤔

[@ronwhite8503]

"Eegor or Eyegor"?

[@paolo4651]

Venite il 6 e 7 ottobre a Gaiole per L'Eroica

[@davex5424]

Killer Canyon road. Shouldn’t it be pronounced with a long i; not killer, but Kiler? Just thought this important point should be discussed.

[@ashab1]

8:29 ?

[@bosmer26]

you should get a non cyclist friend and have him or her ride a Walmart bicycle then have them ride one of your bikes and film their reaction comparing the two.