I have inherited a bike that Pirate got in 1961 for winning a race when he was based in Germany at an RAF base....an Eroba, a frame from Echt in Holland.
It has been out on loan , being ridden in the Eroica classic cycle events, where the steeds have to be steel of a certain vintage and equipped to match...and now it has returned...with many thanks as I think it will fit me better than my lovely 1948 Hobbs Superbe.
Bikes don't change, but our bodies do. Especially when they have been battered by cars and hard work over the years.
Our Fife friend came over to give me a hand with fettling it. .. if I wish to enter an Eroica event I can replace the pedals and saddle to suit. For now I am using what suits me!
And later in the afternoon, my brother arrived from the Isle of Man where he has had a week's holiday..on his electric motorbike..
Cue sorting electrical gubbins...we found that I have not one, but two CD/DVD players..which work....with the TV! Tomorrow we hope to get the right lead to use the TV as a monitor..
And meanwhile he has started sorting my website......
Brothers can be very useful..as well as good company!!
Oops, I initially read that as an Erotica event and wondered what could be done on a bicycle. Sigh, old man, young thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool bike! And cool brother too.
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ReplyDeleteThey can indeed. Wishing you many happy miles on the new old bike! YAM xx
How nice to have a bike that is tied to Pirate, back at a time when he was strong and healthy.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for two chairs to match a table Tim found a few years back. I finally found them, the perfect chairs...in my own attic!
Have a good visit with your brother. Super to have a new to you bike!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bike! And a lovely brother!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you now have Pirate's old bike and good to have your brother around for support.
ReplyDeleteI road many miles on my two mountain bikes. I was not a racer just a rider.
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ReplyDeleteCool-looking bike. Brothers are the best - I'd have been lost without my brother lately.
ReplyDeleteCat, our Fife friend muddles up the same words 😄
ReplyDeleteGood bike and a good brother!
ReplyDelete(My only brother left the family— can’t exactly blame him, but I miss him.)
Brothers are the best, caring, supportive and so helpful. Yours sounds perfect. That is a lovely new/old bike with lots of sentimental strings.
ReplyDeleteI hope your brother enjoyed his visit over here. He could have popped in for a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteHa! I'm laughing at Catalyst's comment, above. I paused at your word "gubbins" -- I guess that means objects, or things?
ReplyDeleteYes, Steve..gubbins....things that do stuff!!
ReplyDeleteJayCee he did enjoy his visit, thanks.
John, give him a hug ...he deserves it for being around for you.
How wonderful that your brother has arrived. I hope you both have a terrific time together. And the new old bike terrific -- three cheers on the fix-up, just the way you want it!
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