The "Breaking Away" ride...

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06-21-2009, 05:32 PM
Mr. Bloom

The "Breaking Away" ride...

Raymond: What is this?
Evelyn: It's sauteed zucchini.
Raymond: It's I-tey food. I don't want no I-tey food.
Evelyn: It's not. I got it at the A&P. It's like... squash.
Raymond: I know I-tey food when I hear it! It's all them "eenie" foods... zucchini... and linguini... and fettuccine. I want some American food, d@mmit! I want French fries!

Raymond Stoller on Healthy Eating

Yep, Silver and I joined the Bloomington Cycling Club on their annual Breaking Away Ride visiting scenes from the movie:

Silver at the Stoller House:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ver1963/15.jpg

Part of the group turning south along the route of Race Cinzano:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ver1963/11.jpg

The famous serenade window at the Tri-Delt house:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...lver1963/a.jpg

The location of the "slap" scene (Silver wouldn't pose):
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...lver1963/b.jpg

The Mill - "He looks like a safety inspector or a union organizer"
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...lver1963/c.jpg

And last night, what are the odds that I'd get to park my 280SL (similar to the one in the movie) next to a nearly identical one???
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/kirkwood.jpg

Ciao!
06-21-2009, 05:42 PM
TrekTheKaty

Great pics! Thanks Mr. Silver :)
06-21-2009, 06:05 PM
Mr. Bloom

I almost forgot!

We rode on the cinder track for the Little 500 as well.

That was tough! I was trying to sustain 20mph and could barely even attain it!
06-21-2009, 06:20 PM
Miranda

:cool:Those are great pics, Mr. Silver!

It's so funny you posted this. I had never seen this old movie. The dvd was a gift from someone and I finally got around to watching it about a week ago.

Oh, how my heart broke when the Italians trashed the poor boy on his dream ride. Gheez. I'm such a sap:o lol.

It looks like it was great time. Glad you and Silver got to do it:).
06-21-2009, 08:45 PM
TrekJeni

That looked like so much fun!!!!!
06-22-2009, 05:28 AM
redrhodie

Did you go to the quarry for a dip? One of my all time favorite movies!
06-22-2009, 03:36 PM
Mr. Bloom

Here's the entrance to the quarry - no permission - no trespassing - the road in the middle.

I'll say that I did not go in...my plans remain subject to the 5th amendment:rolleyes:;)

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...lver1963/5.jpg
06-22-2009, 04:06 PM
Mr. SR500

Would love to do it next year if they go. Shoot me an email should it happen.

Another things about the pair of Mercedes, it looks like you are both parking challenged :-)
06-22-2009, 04:07 PM
divingbiker

It might be worth a trip to Indiana next summer just to do that ride. It looks like great fun. I love that movie.
06-22-2009, 05:23 PM
Mr. Bloom

Come on down!

Ya'll can each set the time and the Silver's can provide the place!

I'm now qualified to lead the tour!;)

Oh, grazie, Dona
do Santa Maria
The Italians Are Coming!!!
06-22-2009, 07:15 PM
indysteel

I'm sorry I missed the ride. I get sort of weepy at the end of that movie (when they sing the fight song to be exact). It makes me miss IU and Bloomington.
06-23-2009, 05:26 AM
divingbiker

Turns out I'm going to be in Indiana in August, but I won't have a bike with me, darnit.
06-23-2009, 08:45 AM
arielmoon

So cool!

I recently made the guy that got me into cycling watch that movie. I think he really liked it!
06-23-2009, 12:21 PM
Mr. Bloom

Divingbiker: let us know when and where... My guess is that between our respective clubs, we could find someone to lend you an extra...if you're close by
06-23-2009, 02:02 PM
Flybye

Fun pictures. I especially like the car to car one! Looks like a good time.
06-23-2009, 03:09 PM
kenyonchris

OK, THIS is something I want to do before I die (I have a long list).
And, I want a car like that before I die too. You think Mouse the Mastiff will fit?
06-23-2009, 06:32 PM
Mr. Bloom

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenyonchris

You think Mouse the Mastiff will fit?

Uhhhhh, not in my car:rolleyes:;)