A quick reply without checking any reference materials. I invite corrections and amplifications.
Andy was a great American cycle racer, a contemporary of Greg Lemond and a winner of the maglia rosa in the Giro de Italia, in, I believe, 1986. Andy's strength was his climbing, although of course he was a great all around cyclist. I believe he was also a top five finisher in the Tour De France, but apparently never had the stamina to go "all the way" in Le Tour. Andy rode primarily for the 7-11 team, on lugged steel Merckx machines (classic content!) He may have held on into the team's change in sponsorship to Motorola, when Lance Armstrong debuted.
It's good to hear he's staying active in cycling. I'd love to do one of his tours in Italy.
Tom Adams, Kansas City.
Who is Andy Hampstead?
At Monday, 18 November 2002, CMontgo945@aol.com wrote:
>Six Day Bike Rider (1934) with Joe E. Brown. Might even inspire
the young
>sprout to go into comedy.
>
>Craig Montgomery
>Tucson
>
>In a message dated 11/18/2002 1:35:35 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
>>
>>
>> While on our Sunday slow ride today we started reminiscing. Being
elderly
>> the subject turned to nostalgia, our first bikes and inspirations.
One
>> rider
>> has a 13 year old boy who is getting started riding and the suggestion
came
>> up that pops should get "Breaking Away" and watch it with the
lad. Then
>> "American Flyer" was suggested and the conversation drifted off
to whatever
>> happened to Andy Hampstead. Not to let this ramble go down the
same path I
>> wish to ask the list members for any other suggestions to inspire
the young
>> riders of tomorrow.
>>
>> Curtis Whatley
>>
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