Date: Sunday, May 22, 1988
Start Location: Ferndale
Number of riders: 682
Director: Larry Tubbs
This was the first year that professional racers covered the coarse during a 2-stage road race. Amateurs started after the professionals in a separate category. The start location also changed from Rio Dell to Ferndale.
Top Finishers
1. Chris Huber (Ten Speed Drive), 4:42:10 (Course Record, previous by Jim Allen 5:01)
2. Karl Maxon (Ten Speed Drive), Eureka native
3. Kent Bostich (Ten Speed Drive), national road race champion
4. Stefan Spielman (7-Eleven)
“Citizens Race”
1. Chris Hinshaw, Arcata, 5:07
2. Tom Ross, Fortuna, 5:17
3. Scott Winfield, Arcata, 5:23
Times Standard article, “A new Tour for Ferndale” by Mark Willett, May 20, 1988, pages 25 and 27. Click on the article for a larger view.
Times-Standard article, “Put down the paper and pedal along with the pros” by Paul Stanley, May 22, 1988, page 7. Click on the article for a larger view.
Stage 1 was won by Karl Maxon, a Eureka native, and professional on Ten Speed Drive.
Times-Standard article, “Karl Maxon wins Pro-Am Criterium” by Mark Willett, May 22, 1988, pages 14 and 18. Click on the article for a larger view.
Times-Standard article, “Top riders gear for 100-mile today” by Mark Willett, May 22, 1988, pages 15 and 18. Click on the article for a larger view.
Stage 2 was won by Chris Huber of Ten Speed Drive in 4:42:10, eclipsing Jim Allen's 5:01 course record.
Times-Standard article, “Huber wins Tour of the Unknown Coast race” by Kent Harris, May 23, 1988, page 9. Click on the article for a larger view.
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