2014 Heroic Cancelled

It is with sincere regrets that year's Heroic Bike Race is cancelled. As race director, I was unable to return to Minnesota because of work commitments. It is with every intention, however, that the Heroic Bike Race will continue in the ensuing years on the first Saturday in October.

For those of you who looked forward to participating this year please accept my apologies. I look forward to seeing you again next year.

Best Regards,

Keith Lewis
Director, The Heroic Bike Race

Trade Team Jerseys

Rapha has recently released a trio of jerseys honoring Merckx, Baronchelli, and Gimondi. Legends atop the podium at the 1974 Giro. It doesn't get any more Heroic....

A Stunning Homage...

A stunning contemporary homage to gravel road bikes and the "heroic" style.  Breadwinner Cycles' "Throwback B-Road" custom.  As displayed at the NAHBS 2014.  

Mark Your Calendar- October 4, 2014

The fourth edition of the Heroic Bike Race will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014.  Online registration begins September 4, 2014.  Additional information will become available throughout the year.

Have a good season!

L'Eroica 2013

This is my favorite portrait taken from this year's "mother race" in Italy.  My hunch is he could ride off any "whippersnapper" who dared take his wheel!

2013 Results and Recap

Please see the 2013 Results and Recap Page for a rundown on this year's Heroic Bike Race. 

Another "Heroic Day" for Saturday

Looks like another "Heroic" day for tomorrow's race.  The start is at Byllesby Park off the Hwy. 19 exit in Cannon Falls if you are traveling south on Hwy. 52.  Turn right and the park is about a mile down the road.  Registration is from 7:15-7:45 am.  The race start is at 8:00am.

See you on Saturday.  Have a Good Ride Everybody!
 

Heroic Entries Are Still Available

At-large entries for this year's Heroic are still available.  If you would like to participate, email the Director at lewskimn@yahoo.com with your name and mailing address.   A reminder that in the spirit of this event, you must wear a woolen jersey and carry a spare tube or tire "heroic style."  The use of a vintage steel frame era bike is also highly encouraged.  If you have any questions regarding these requirements please contact the Director.

2013 Registration Begins September 5th.

At-large entries for this year's Heroic will be accepted beginning Thursday, September 5th at 6am. Please email your name and home address to the Director at lewskimn@yahoo.com.  Entries will be accepted in the order they are received up until the participation limit of 50 is reached. You will be notified by return email if your entry is accepted.  Please refer to the 2012 Information link for further information and participation requirements for this event. 

A reminder that if you finished last year's race within the time-back limit (the "leaders group") you have an automatic entry into this year's race.  Please email the Director if you intend to participate in this year's event.   

This year's Heroic Bike Race takes place on Saturday, October 5th, 2013.


Thank you. 

2013 Heroic and Registration Information

This year's Heroic Bike Race will take place Saturday, October 5th, 2013. 

On-line registration will begin September 5th.  Entries are limited and will be processed in the order they are received.

Further registration information will be forthcoming. 

L'Erocia 2012

The "Italian mother race" L'Eroica took place on Sunday, October 7th (it's always the same weekend as The Heroic).  Here is a link to the best pictures so far to come out of this year's event. (Courtesy Brooks England)

http://www.selectism.com/2012/10/20/leroica-2012-recap-through-pictures-vintage-bicycle-sportive/

Recap and Results

The Recap and Results for the 2012 Heroic Bike Race is now available on the page link.  Congratulations to everyone!

A Heroic Day!

Thank you to all participants who made the 2012 Heroic Bike Race another terrific day! A Recap and Results page (and hopefully, some pictures) will be posted in the next day or two. 

Park Directions

For those of you traveling down Hwy 52 from the Twin Cities on Saturday: Don't make the mistake of taking the wrong exit for Byllesby Park.  The exit sign you see for "Lake Byllesby Park" is the county park.  That is the wrong one!  Make sure you ignore that exit sign and travel all the way down to the Hwy 19 exit at Cannon Falls and then turn right.  About a mile down the road you will see the park on your right.

Looks like "Heroic" weather for Saturday.  Come prepared! 

The Details

A reminder to all registered participants to review the 2012 Information page. This page covers all the major details concerning the event.  Feel free to contact the race director with any questions you may have concerning your particpation in the event.  Be advise you will be required to sign an Acknowledgement and Waiver prior to the start that reads as follows:

I acknowledge that by participating in “The Heroic” I do so entirely at my own risk and undertake sole responsibility for my well-being.  I fully understand the event has no responsibility for my safety or for any other risks associated with my participation, and will provide no support to me while involved in this event.   I pledge to conduct myself safely at all times and to participate within my physical capabilities and skill level.

Have a good ride on Saturday!

The Course Map "Cue Sheet"

Please be aware the cue sheet for the Heroic route (Heroic Take 1) on Map My Ride contains errors on several turn directions.  It's a glitch that Map My Ride has not corrected or explained adequately.  There will be accurate "cue sheets" for the course for you at check-in and the course will be well-marked.

See you next Saturday!

Registration Update

There are just a few entries remaining for this year's Heroic.  Please email me with your name and  mailing address if you still want to attend. 
*Any names that do not make the entry list this year will carry over to next year*

Registration

Entries for this year's Heroic are available beginning September 6th, 2012.  If you would like a chance to participate in this year's event, please email your name and home address to the director at lewskimn@yahoo.com.  A list will be compiled on a first-come first-serve basis.  A registration card is necessary for you to participate and the event is limited.  A registration card will be mailed to you if an entry becomes available.  Thank you. 

The Heroic, 2012

The Heroic Bike Race will be held on Saturday, October 6th, 2012.  Further information and details will be announced shortly. 

The "Real" Heroic

Here is a link to a Velonews piece on this year's L'Eroica in Italy.  Some wonderful pictures too!

http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/10/news/l%e2%80%99eroica-vintage-sportive-riding-into-cycling-history-on-the-strade-bianche_195184/1