I guess I should admit it.  I have a passion for "classic" bikes.  In my terms that's 1960's to 1980's lightweight lugged steel frames, preferably hand-built here in California.  I have four that qualify, my 1975 Eisentraut Limited, my 1974 Masi Carlsbad Gran Criterium, my 1987 Tesch-Built Allez Team, and my 1988 Tesch-built Hwy-101.  I am a regular participant on the internet forums like bikeforums.org C&V and Classic Rendezvous Google Group.  I rode the 508 on my Eisentraut, long ago named "Gwaihir," hence my totem name "Great Eagle."  I hope to solo the 508 on my classic bike after I am 60 to attempt a record.

So today I rode the 74 Masi around my favorite local loop, called the "Three Canyons" ride.  From my doorstep it is 32.1 miles with about 3300 ft of climbing.  Looks like this.  It's a beautiful ride through some pretty country and is popular with AV riders and riders coming north from Santa Clarita.  It makes a pretty good test for gauging my physical status and also my bikes performance.  Today's ride was the third fastest of the 10 times I have recorded this ride.  I rode the 74 Masi, felt great.  But the odd thing is that my fastest recorded times on several courses have been with my 81 Allez.  Hmm.  I'll have to get that bike out more often.