Well, since the time line is stuck at 1983 why not let the theme be 1983 :) 1983 was a significant year. Campagnolo 50th Anniversary and Tullio passes on (RIP). Lemond wins the Worlds, Cannondale comes on the scene with an actual bike, and Avocet releases a computer for your bicycle. Apocalyptic? No, but a significant change. Winning Magazine's first issue with Merckx on the cover. I still have mine stashed away. What else happened in 1983?
Now that I type this list I think the real reason Dale has the timeline at 1983 is because he hates computers!!!
Mike 'Puter Nerd' Wilkinson
Castle Rock, CO