Ken Denny wrote:
>Last years show was a complete dissapointment. To
>begin with, the lightweight concours had some nice
>bikes, but should a 1985 Masi GC, dripping shiney with
>imron, win Best of Show? Should a Medici pro strada be
>considered in the Italian category? Heck, I brought
>two museum quality team bikes that were not even
>considered - a '48 Wilier Triestina and a Gloria La
>Garabaldina Extra. The Peoples Choice voting is for
>the birds - I like the idea of a cognoscenti award
>that holds a bit more prestige.
I've been asked by Maurice Bresnahan (organizer of this year's and last year's Larz Anderson bike show and long time CR list member) to post the following rebuttal to non CR list member Ken Denny's post:
There has never been a "Best of Show" at Larz.
Last year's Chairman's Choice Award went to a 1965 Masi Special.
The Museum's Choice Award (best unrestored) went to the 1930s Bill Vandal Six-Day Racer.
Best American Award went to the Medici Pro Strada.
Best Italian Award went to the '80s _USA built_ Masi GC because the bike's owner stuffed the ballot box.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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