Wednesday, September 12, 2007

A Lesson In Menno-Cross History

For those who like obscure facts - I am pleased to report that Mennonites have a nice history in Cyclocross racing and his name is Myron Lind. While I was in elementary school, Myron was tearing it up from the years 1977-1981. In 1981 he placed 2nd in the US Cyclocross championships - and then hung up the racing jersey. You can visit the website of his cycle shop here http://www.blueridgecycleworks.com/.
You can also check out his racing history in the US here http://www.angelfire.com/realm/cvccbikers/ten_years/us_cross.html, and his 1980 European results here http://www.wkveldrijden2006.nl/html/NL/historie_uitslagen.asp. No doubt he's been seen in some vintage cyclocross video. I hang out and cycle with Myron's bro and it has been fun to hear the stories from those racing years. Apparently the bike to convert for 'cross racing in those days was the Peugot PX10 - sounds like a good ride to me.

2 comments:

g said...

Nice Jon...

it's good to hear from you. I hope you and your family are lovin' it.

The Dark Lord said...

Sweet. I suppose we could accomodate an additional honorary captain.

I've actually been to that shop.