Tour History Prior to 1995

The North Coast Journal did a cover story in April, 1995, which covers the early history of the Tour of the Unknown Coast. Thanks to editor Hank Sims for permission to post the article here. The article was written by Timothy Martin. Click on the pictures below for the article,which are posted top to bottom. You can also link to a text version of the article, which may be easier to read on the journal's website at
http://www.northcoastjournal.com/APR95/COVER.HTM











Thanks to David Andersen for the original North Coast Journal article.

1980 Tour of the Unknown Coast

Date: Sunday, May 18, 1980
Start Location: Fireman's Park, Rio Dell
Number of Riders: 164
Director: Tom Burger


Top Finishers

1. Phil Hornig, 5:30 (course record)
2. Jim Allen, 5:35
3. Steve Matson, 5:36
4. Tom Allen, 5:46
5. Sid Noyes, 5:50


1. Lea Brooks, 6:15


Times-Standard article, "100-mile bike ride Sunday" May 15, 1980, page 15.




Times-Standard article, "Acatan sets Tour mark" May 30, 1980, page 15. Click on the article for a larger view.
Thanks to Sid Noyes for the 1980 flyer (Double click on the image for a larger view):