1986 Coor's Classic Video
Super in a rush right now. Here’s a blast from the past, a video recapping the 1986 Coor’s Classic. I’m in a few shots, Tivoli Criterium in the rain, etc. I was riding for the Levis Team and we won the team competition that year, along with Phil Anderson finishing 3rd overall. Okay, enjoy.
1986 Coors International Bicycle Classic from Marc Williams on Vimeo.
The final team podium at North Boulder Park. Andy Hampsten, me, Phil Anderson, Roy Knickman and Thurlow Rogers.
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Comments (19)
Stu
2014-08-29 12:41:01
Steve, where did you finish in that race? Holy shit, I did not realize you had raced against Lemond and Hinault that many times. Kinda puts the whiny cat 1’s in their place when they make comments on how you race.
Jon Nelson
2014-08-29 13:21:23
Thanks for the video!
chris
2014-08-29 13:23:29
Was this the debut of podium trucker caps?
Ducky
2014-08-29 14:56:55
I remember the Coors Classic as it came through San Francisco in those years. The Fishermans Wharf Criterium and Presidio Circuit Races were the first exposure many of us had to the stars of european cycling and the “Big Leagues”. Steve, you are surrounded by quite a few of the heros of American cycling (and indeed you were also) in that podium pic, along with the great Phil Anderson! Fond memories…
WC
2014-08-29 18:10:37
Best wheel change ever!
e-RICHIE
2014-08-29 18:11:58
Thank goodness we made it to the other side of the headband fashion era atmo.
Mike Brown
2014-08-29 18:49:38 In reply to Stu
Especially knowing his history, I really appreciate Steve’s perspective. Mr. Tilford, thanks for writing here almost every day.
Mark
2014-08-29 19:35:07
That was a great year for cycling in the USA, while the coors Classic was going with Lemond , Hinault , and Tilford , there was also the munsing wear classic In crested butte with Fignon and Grewal.
Jonathan
2014-08-30 06:39:29
Such a great video! Thanks for posting Steve. Without a doubt my favourite era of cycling.
euro
2014-08-30 08:04:52
Classic stuff! When men were men and dopers ruled.
James
2014-08-30 14:45:24
You didn’t seem too thrilled w Pierce’s strat talk?
Mike Rodose
2014-08-30 17:14:46
Steve…Incredible, fun voyage back in time. Thanks for the continuity, Tilford!
Double D
2014-08-30 18:04:15
Bruce Whitesel.
Sal Bass
2014-08-31 08:23:57
Nice to see Och in the video
Larry T.
2014-08-31 18:53:25
Great stuff! I popped for the complete DVD series awhile back with a lot of Coors Classic stuff I’d had only on VHS tapes. Still remember the whole “The Badger is coming to America” excitement. I was determined to see him in person before he called it a career - still have a Celestial Seasoning’s water bottle he gave away at the start of the Old Sacramento race. Started my love for the sport big-time, including a trip to Colorado Springs to see the Worlds later that year. Ed Bauman used to tell some good stories from those days, whatever happened to him?
Doubting Thomas
2014-08-31 19:51:47
Great clip- except for all the Longo footage, even then I knew she was doping. As was Hinault et el. I know, it wasn’t EPO, what did everyone use then, the so- called “low octane”? Isn’t this the year 7-11 decided to go “all in”? Still, it was great to see even the superstars trying to not just win the overall but fighting-racing-every day for the stage win. Cool.
Steve Tilford
2014-08-31 20:58:23 In reply to Larry T.
Larry-Ed is out in LA, lives in El Segundo. I see him pretty often, nearly every time I go through LA. He is a lighting grip for movies and commercials. Pretty good job for him.
John
2014-08-31 21:33:32
Is it me or did Lemond come off as “punk ass” in those interviews?
Rod Lake
2014-09-02 08:10:14
Ok. Since you didn’t say it–nice job Sue Ehlers.