*Vintage or modern classic (e.g. Rivendell) lightweight ROAD RACING BIKE (Lugged steel lightweight racing, touring, or track (ALL drop-bar) bikes, or pre-1990 aluminum, titanium & bonded carbon/aluminum racing or touring bicycles *Water and water-bottle cages *Camera for photo ops *Energy for a reasonably short ride (we may extend it though!) *Spare tubes, maybe a spare tire *Vintage Cycling clothing (entirely optional) *A passion for VLWs *Cell phone (Just in case) *Small first-aid kit (Again, just in case...or if someone tries fixed-gear stunts)

Mountain bikes or "Hybrids." Mind you, the purpose of this ride is to celebrate the beauty of vintage racing and touring bicycles, not modern construction.
A pedaling pace of 5mph. This is a 15-22mph ride, and those who are not used to the pace will not be able to keep up - the group WILL remain at this speed, regardless of the pace of the riders amongst them.
Any gags about steel frames