I did that race out in Acton in 84', in the cat 4 race. I dropped out. Too hilly! I also use to do that ride that started out in Chatsworth. I remember a couple of guys that were on that Raleigh team that were real strong. Was one of them you? I remember the Montrose team. They were a real good team as well. Had a couple of Dutch or Belgium riders. I just spectated at the track races in Encino and the Olympic track a few time but never did any track riding. What make of bikes did you ride, other that Raleigh and Schwinn. I had a Colonago Mexico with Campy Record. Wish I still had it. That old Campy stuff is worth its weight in gold!
At 10:20pm on November 18th, 2007, Bret Payne said…
My first club was LA Wheelemen pre race phase. Then joined
North Hollywood Wheelmen, was sponsered at age 14 with ARCO/Teledyne/Shimano. Then rode till 16 for them, them
went to other teams, like Levi/Raleigh,Santa Barbara,and Schwinn. Rode later for Montrose, after racing in Europe from 1986-1990, for teams in Belgium,France and in England.
Rode probally 1200+ races,track events, and stage races.
Got to travel allo ver Europe,Australia,New Zealand and some countries in South America.
Was at Tour De france in 1986,1988, and again in 1989.
Saw the first 7-11 team, and Greg Lemond in his hey day.
Tell me some of the races you did. Do you remember Acton Road Race,Willows and UCSD criteriums in the 80's? Ever ride the track or Districts? I retired in 1991-92...
Hi Haywood, welcome to The Veloist. I see your friends with the cycling junkie Bret. What kind of riding do you do? Looking forward to hearing all about it. Ride safe.
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North Hollywood Wheelmen, was sponsered at age 14 with ARCO/Teledyne/Shimano. Then rode till 16 for them, them
went to other teams, like Levi/Raleigh,Santa Barbara,and Schwinn. Rode later for Montrose, after racing in Europe from 1986-1990, for teams in Belgium,France and in England.
Rode probally 1200+ races,track events, and stage races.
Got to travel allo ver Europe,Australia,New Zealand and some countries in South America.
Was at Tour De france in 1986,1988, and again in 1989.
Saw the first 7-11 team, and Greg Lemond in his hey day.
Tell me some of the races you did. Do you remember Acton Road Race,Willows and UCSD criteriums in the 80's? Ever ride the track or Districts? I retired in 1991-92...
Mike