Originally Posted by
gsteinb
Not having any idea what that is, it sounds kind of not too PC.
Might sound that way, and that is OK with me, but they were a bit of a thing in SoCal late 80's early 90s. Through my excellent talent identification I managed first mixed tandem in Mexicali San Felipe ins '88 - 5,000 riders, maybe 500 tandems. First tandem in Tecate Ensenada in '92 with some 2,000 and maybe a course record. And 1st out of 10,000 in Rosarito Ensinada on '95. Longer story, but we broke 2 hours and I doubt that has ever been done before or since.
That was good for a few newspaper write-ups and free beer. Below a typical Mexican Fondo start with another couple thousand in front, 5,000 - 8,000 behind.
There were some 100 or so serious racers in the group and a good 5-10 (of maybe 500) powerful male tandem teams. At one time there was money that was significantly better than USCF purses.
My Mexican Fondo self and my secret monster engine (and Nat tandem champ) on the rear.
