Showing posts with label 1990 TOUR. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1990 TOUR. Show all posts

Sunday, January 27, 2008

1990 Tour of the Unknown Coast


Date: Sunday, May 20th, 1990
Start Location: Ferndale
Director: Larry Tubbs

The route was again part of a stage race that featured riders such as Victor Dewees, Lance Armstrong, and Karl Maxon.

Top Finishers
1. Victor Dewees, Specialized Bike Gallery, 4:33:24 (Course Record)

Karl Maxon (Shaklee), Eureka native, finished 6th in 4:38:39. Lance Armstrong (Subaru Montgomery) finished 12th in 4:44:36. Jim Allen (Humboldt Cycling Club/Co-Op) finished 17th in 4:46:39 (Times-Standard, May 21, 1990, page 10).

Times-Standard article, “Tour of the Unknown Coast now one of regions legendary events” by Paul Stanley, May 13, 1990, page 10. Click on the article for a larger view.





Stage 1 Time Trial



Times-Standard article, "Maxon tears up time trial" by Mark Willett, May 18, 1990, page 21. Click on the article for a larger view.






Stage 2 Circuit Race
Times-Standard article, "Maxon retains cushion after 2 stages" by Mark Willett, May 19, 1990, page 17. Click on the article for a larger view.

Stage 3 Criterium
Times Standard article, "Caldwell grabs TUC lead" by Mark Willett, May 20, 1990, page 14 and 16. Click on the article for a larger view.



Stage 4 Tour of the Unknown Coast Road Race



Times-Standard article, “Dewees eases to TUC win” subtitle “Cyclist sets 100-mile record” by Mark Willett, May 21, 1990, page 9 and 10 including results on page 10. Click on the articles below for a larger view.











Here is the artwork from the 1990 t-shirt, thanks to Frank Onstine.