My affair with cycling. David Lindsay.

Journey to Italy for the 2019 edition of L'Eroica, an amazing annual vintage bicycle ride that starts in the lovely village of Gaiole in Chianti. This is an extended version of my original film of this event, including all the other stuff that goes on before the actual ride on the Sunday.

Held on the 22nd (not the 12th!!!), this is the bi-annual Surrey Hills Classic ride taking in Box Hill, Denbie's Vineyard and Ranmore Common. The weather forecast was pretty grim, but luck was on our side and the rain held off until nearly everyone was back from the ride. Cicli Artigianali is a vintage cycling club based in SW London. www.cicliartigianali.com

Trip to Bakewell in the Peak District for the Eroica Britannia 500 with Cicli Artigianali. This year was a smaller event with just 500 riders. Although there was no cycling festival, we were given free passes to the Peakender beer and food festival, which was taking place in the very soggy Bakewell Showground. Despite being wet underfoot the sun was out and we had a brilliant weekend. http://www.cicliartigianali.co.uk/

How to enjoy the day without riding 100 miles..... Supporting some of our friends as they come through Sheen Cross on the big ride, before rolling out to Esher (via Bushy Park to look at the Pro Start) and riding a relaxed 19 miles into Central London. Instagram: @cathgothardphotography @caths_caps

Cicli Artigianali Spring Classic 2019 The 2019 bi-annual club ride in the Surrey Hills. Cicli Artigianali is a vintage cycling club based in West London, for more information on bikes and rides please check out the website: www.cicliartigianali.com

Cicli Artigianali club trip to Ulverston in Cumbria for Velo Retro. Special thanks to Ben Gothard for the excellent on bike filming! Cicli Artigianali is a vintage cycling club based in West London, for more information on bikes and rides please check out the website: www.cicliartigianali.com Check out my Instagram accounts: @cathgothardphotography @caths_caps

Club trip to Northern Italy for La Mitica, a vintage bike ride set on the training roads of Fausto Coppi. This edition was very special as it marked the 100 year anniversary of his birth. Special thanks to Ben Gothard for the excellent on bike filming! Stage photo by Ritratti & Fotostorie. Cicli Artigianali is a vintage cycling club based in West London, for more information on bikes and rides please check out the website: www.cicliartigianali.com Check out my Instagram accounts: @cathgothardphotography @caths_caps