Vintage Psyclist

Who’s going to join me to set a new record

Celebrate Snowshoe Month !!! Special Olympics and Snowshoe Kawartha decided to partner to co-host a Province-Wide snowshoe event called "GOING VIRTUAL" Support Special Olympics by participating Feb 6th to Feb 20th Register at www.snowshoekawartha.com

First test drive of the k2021 Snowshoe Course, 10cm of new snow covering the entire course. Probably 20 folks out yesterday !!!

Support Special Olympics Ontario from Feb 6th to Feb 20th. Special Olympics Ontario Snowshoe Teams and Athletes are on track for Canada's 1st virtual snowshoein...g event. The event kicks off on February 6th. Register early for your "Snowshoe Kawartha Bib Number and Commemorative Buff". Use Promo Code "Merry Christmas" and receive a 50% Discount. This event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Ontario. Register NOW www.snowshoekawartha.com

To ALL my 2 wheeled friends ... Season's Greetings and ...

Very nice, well done Tulio

Squadra Bianchi Campagnolo del 1972/73

There is something about an old Cinelli !!!

In 1951, Gustaf Håkansson signed up for an endurance race traversing virtually the entirety of Sweden, only for his submission to be rejected because of his a...ge he was 66. Their reasoning was that he would have neither the strength nor the stamina to compete with the 50 other racers, all of whom were more half his age. Nevertheless, having ridden 600 miles to GET to the starting line, Håkansson was there on race day in the saddle of his roadster complete with mudguards, a headlamp and panniers. (He had also donned a homemade bib with the number 0 on it.) Due to the volume of racers, Håkansson crossed the starting line about 20 seconds after the race had started, but five days, five hours and 1,000 miles later, he crossed the finish line first more than a day ahead of the next rider. It soon came to pass that Håkansson had sort of cheated, neglecting one rule that the other ‘official’ participants were forced to follow he didn't sleep. As part of race regulations, competitors were expected to meet and stop at a checkpoint at the end of the day to recharge and restart the next morning. Instead, Håkansson took just an hour’s rest before setting off again in the middle of the night. This allowed him to make up for the 10 miles he was behind after 300 miles and put a 20-mile gap between him and the rest of the pack. After three days and only five hours' sleep, Gustaf was leading the field by more than 120 miles. At one point the police tried to persuade him to stop for a medical examination, but he only laughed and pedalled on. Eventually, with only 800 yards or so to go, Stålfarfar or steel grandpa (as he became known in the villages he'd passed through) came to an abrupt halt. But it wasn't sheer exhaustion that had stopped him the old man's bicycle had suffered its first and only flat tyre. Unperturbed, Gustaf dismounted and set towards the finish line where, with only a few yards to go, he remounted to cross the line at 2:15pm on July 7, 1951. Despite the albeit unofficial victory, a subsequent audience with the king of Sweden and generally being showered in fame and honour, Gustaf's greatest satisfaction came from proving wrong the doctors who had thought he was better suited in a rocking chair than he was in a saddle. The Steel Grandpa continued to ride bicycles until his death in 1987 at the age of 102 and if that isn't a testament to the health benefits of riding a bike, then I don't know what is.

In 1951, Gustaf Håkansson signed up for an endurance race traversing virtually the entirety of Sweden, only for his submission to be rejected because of his a...ge he was 66. Their reasoning was that he would have neither the strength nor the stamina to compete with the 50 other racers, all of whom were more half his age. Nevertheless, having ridden 600 miles to GET to the starting line, Håkansson was there on race day in the saddle of his roadster complete with mudguards, a headlamp and panniers. (He had also donned a homemade bib with the number 0 on it.) Due to the volume of racers, Håkansson crossed the starting line about 20 seconds after the race had started, but five days, five hours and 1,000 miles later, he crossed the finish line first more than a day ahead of the next rider. It soon came to pass that Håkansson had sort of cheated, neglecting one rule that the other ‘official’ participants were forced to follow he didn't sleep. As part of race regulations, competitors were expected to meet and stop at a checkpoint at the end of the day to recharge and restart the next morning. Instead, Håkansson took just an hour’s rest before setting off again in the middle of the night. This allowed him to make up for the 10 miles he was behind after 300 miles and put a 20-mile gap between him and the rest of the pack. After three days and only five hours' sleep, Gustaf was leading the field by more than 120 miles. At one point the police tried to persuade him to stop for a medical examination, but he only laughed and pedalled on. Eventually, with only 800 yards or so to go, Stålfarfar or steel grandpa (as he became known in the villages he'd passed through) came to an abrupt halt. But it wasn't sheer exhaustion that had stopped him the old man's bicycle had suffered its first and only flat tyre. Unperturbed, Gustaf dismounted and set towards the finish line where, with only a few yards to go, he remounted to cross the line at 2:15pm on July 7, 1951. Despite the albeit unofficial victory, a subsequent audience with the king of Sweden and generally being showered in fame and honour, Gustaf's greatest satisfaction came from proving wrong the doctors who had thought he was better suited in a rocking chair than he was in a saddle. The Steel Grandpa continued to ride bicycles until his death in 1987 at the age of 102 and if that isn't a testament to the health benefits of riding a bike, then I don't know what is.

September 27th 9am to 3pm Admission with $5 Donation

Is this Britain's oldest cyclist? 93-year-old Ron Longstaff has been on his bike since 1946 and reckons he's travelled over a million miles. He still cycles 150 miles most weeks and doesn't plan on hitting the brakes on his hobby anytime soon.

can we get a few shares here ? Support Local.

September 27th 9am to 3pm Admission with $5 Donation

The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach Annual Corvette Lottery is BACK! Imagine driving this beauty around town a breathtaking 2020 Corvette Stingray C8 Coupe! Ticke...t sales start Thursday, September 10th! Our first of four early bird cash draws is this Saturday! Check out our exclusive video of our featured prize, shot by Alex Colthart, from Forty Four! Purchase your tickets today at www.corvettelottery.com AGCO LIC #12224 #chevrolet #corvette #stingray #c8 #v8 #corvettestingray #corvettefamily #chevy #corvettelottery #RotaryClubOfWasagaBeach #2020corvette

Looking for information about Ciclo Pave, an Italian builder from I think the Lombardy Region.

Mid 60s Bianchi team frameset built for Ercole Baldini, probably by master framebuilder Drali or Gilardi Repainted and upgraded in the 80s Not for sale

Joop with his new Raleigh bike.

Join us September 27th in Omemee

September 27th 2020. Celebrating vintage collections from across Ontario

September 27th 2020. Celebrating vintage collections from across Ontario

Thinking about a 200 Mile Ultra ... check this out !!!

Yes, The Moose is Invited Vintage Cycling Event September 27th Omemee, Ontario... Watch this space for more details The Vintage Psyclist

Pls help me confirm this is a Confenti top tube cable guide ?

Memories of Joop. Have One from 84 in the works.

Raleigh’s Special Business Development Unit or SBDU produced hundreds of Raleigh Team racing bicycles each year. The top of the line Raleigh Team 753 represents the pinnacle !!!

It’s time for the UCI to select Portland for the World Championship.

My Fathers Day Mantra for 2020 To know me is to understand my tan ...

Cycling is scheduled in Italy with Strava Bianchi on August 1st.

Le mie bici al museo di Santiago SPAGNA

A few new pics of the last ilkeston frame sb 8367 . Reynolds 753. Full campagnolo super record nos. Never seen the road and never will .while I have it anyway.

Good advice to help reduce the stress of looking at a vintage bicycle with a For Sale sign.

Achat du jour. Team Raleigh Record de 1980. Tout neuf avec facture d'époque!!!

For Cinelli Cognicenti Only. This is one of a very few Giotto Cinelli in the world. Thanks for sharing Marco Fico

Now I have direction and purpose

One picture says it all !

Thank you for posting @marcofico

Campagnolo Paris-Roubaix shifter, 1952. (#2)

Mike Woods breaks femur in Paris-Nice crash https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sectio/news/michael-woods-femur/

Snowshoe Kawartha is celebrating Fenelon Falls Sobeys 5th Year as a Fenelon Falls Winter Festival Sponsor. Diane's scotch eggs use sausages from Sobeys. Thank you to Mark and the entire Fenelon Falls Sobeys Team !!!! #snowshoekawartha #snowshoe_race #explorefenelonfalls

News !!! Gravel is coming to Explore Fenelon Falls.

The Toronto Bike Show at the International Centre was a huge hit !!! Fast Bikes, Amazing graphics, Nice layout and more. Lots of good bikes sold at reasonable prices. Me, I bought a set of metric Allen wrenches for the shop !!!

On the bucket list for sure.

This will become "The Year We ALL Want to Forget"

Look what's coming to Fenelon Falls on the Simcoe Day weekend !!!

Many years ago we had a chance to meet the parents of a very fine young lady Amelia Walsh who had joined the National Cycling Team. Her parents kindly brought her in the visit us at Sweet Bottoms Cafe. See you soon Amelia, good luck with your studies https://www.facebook.com/amelia.walsh802

https://www.bikeradar.com//f/30-great-benefits-of-cycling/

Hello PTBO CC members. I'm the organizer of the Gravel Cup Canada Cycling Series & a former PTBO CC member having grown up in Fowlers Corners. My Dad Mike Gorma...n was also one of the main drivers of the club when I was growing up. My series takes place primarily in the Ottawa Valley & this year we have an event scheduled in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Aug 1st, the revived Kawartha Rube-eh. My series is open to everyone, no license is required. There's a competitive aspect but the focus is more towards adventure & the experience. I just like having something for everyone including short courses! The plan is to grow gravel cycling in Ontario over the long term. I'm a Stay-at-home Dad and organizing the series is my other full time job so I'm fully committed. My Gravel Cup doesn't run out of room for names until 2042 at which point I'll be 63 but it'll likely continue on in perpetuity. I have promo codes for club members and you can contact me directly or your club president to get the promo code. Peterborough is uniquely positioned closer than most of Southern Ontario to Ottawa. Hopefully a few of you can make it up to Ottawa this year

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Fenelon Falls Winter Festival - Gold Sponsors

It is kinda amazing !!!! Thanks for sharing

Get February 1st on your calendar Visit @snowshoekawartha to register Fenelon Falls hosts Canada's largest one day snowshoe event according to Snowshoe Canada... You can be part of history and have a great time on the trails We supply snowshoes, best course in Ontario, the scotch eggs You supply the smile, you'll be wearing it !!!!

On February 1st the City of Kawartha Lakes will host the largest snowshoe event in Canada.

A beautiful original 1986 Bianchi Speciallissima Superleggera. Very hard to find with 85 Centenario BB shell.

El mejor video de ciclismo ciclismoepico.com IG @cassel86

For Bianchi lovers this is the Holy Grail !!!

A Christmas present to everyone who has a derailleur on their bicycle (aka mechanical if you grew up in the UK)

Look what Mike Gorman is working on

May you have a wonderful holiday filled with laughter, love and friends. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year Wayne and Diane

Coffee - It's a Beautiful Thing !!!

Everyone needs at least one Mariposa in their collection. Mine is a tall 1986 Randoneering machine, built with French components. Believe me after riding a Mariposa for over 10 years, they are one beautiful ride !!!