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Andy Patterson (BMX Racer)
Andrew Patterson (born January 19, 1964) is an American former professional "Old School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1977 to 1985. His moniker was "Mr. Bigfoot" for his size 13 feet. Patterson was one of the first American racers to compete on the European BMX circuit during its formative years on a regular basis. He developed a large European following. Racing career milestones Note: Professional first are on the national level unless otherwise indicated. *In the NBL "B" Pro/Super Class/"A" Pro/Junior Elite Men depending on the era; in the ABA it is "A" Pro. **In the NBL it is "AA" Pro/Elite Men; in the ABA it is "AA" Pro. Career factory and major bike shop sponsors Note: This listing only denotes the racer's primary sponsors. At any given time a racer could have numerous and ever-changing co-sponsors. Primary sponsorships can be verified by BMX press coverage and sponsor's advertisements at the time in question. When possibl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley, known locally as the Valley, is an urbanized valley in Los Angeles County, California. Located to the north of the Los Angeles Basin, it contains a large portion of the City of Los Angeles, as well as unincorporated areas and the incorporated cities of Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Hidden Hills, and San Fernando. The valley is well known for its iconic film studios such as Warner Bros. Studio and Walt Disney Studios. In addition, it is home to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Geography The San Fernando Valley is about bound by the Santa Susana Mountains to the northwest, the Simi Hills to the west, the Santa Monica Mountains and Chalk Hills to the south, the Verdugo Mountains to the east, and the San Gabriel Mountains to the northeast. The northern Sierra Pelona Mountains, northwestern Topatopa Mountains, southern Santa Ana Mountains, and Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers can be seen from higher neighborhoods, passes, roads, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brighton, England
Brighton () is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the ''Domesday Book'' (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BMX Riders
BMX, an abbreviation for bicycle motocross or bike motocross, is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes, either in competitive BMX racing or freestyle BMX, or else in general street or off-road recreation. History BMX began during the early 1970s in the United States when children began racing their bicycles on dirt tracks in southern California, inspired by the motocross stars of the time. The size and availability of the Schwinn Sting-Ray and other wheelie bikes made them the natural bike of choice for these races, since they were easily customized for better handling and performance. BMX racing was a phenomenon by the mid-1970s. Children were racing standard road bikes off road around purpose-built tracks in California. The motorcycle racing documentary ''On Any Sunday'' (1971) is generally credited with inspiring the movement nationally in the United States; its opening scene shows kids riding their Sting-Rays off road. By the middle of that decade, the sport achieved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Cyclists
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Living People
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Scott Clark (BMX Rider)
Scott Clark (born June 8, 1962, in Morgan Hill, California, United States) is an American "Old School" former professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1978 to 1985. Scott was and still is known for his easygoing, affable manner, as in the case of Tommy Brackens and Eric Rupe and in contrast to Greg Hill's intensity and abruptness. Like Eric Rupe, he had no well-known nickname despite being a top pro. Racing career Note: Professional first are on the national level unless otherwise indicated. Started Racing: Late 1974 at 12 years old. Sanctioning body: Local Police Athletic League (PAL) First race bicycle: He borrowed a friend's Schwinn Sting for his first race. After the race he purchased a Webco.''Super BMX'' July 1981 Vol.8 No.7 pg.36 First race result: First Place. First win (local): See Above Home sanctioning body district(s): National Bicycle Association (NBA) District "N" (Northern California); First sponsor: 1974, The Bic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stu Thomsen
Stuart L. Thomsen (born May 20, 1958, in Whittier, California) is an American former bicycle motocross (BMX) racer. Stu Thomsen was one of the first of the "Old School" of professional BMX racers who gained fame in the early days of the sport beginning in 1974. His prime competitive years were 1976–1985. Sometimes called the Babe Ruth of BMX for his prolific success and domination of BMX racing during the sport's early days from the mid-1970s into the mid-1980s, Thomsen's considerable career accolades and legacy remain a benchmark for modern sports achievement. His nicknames, "The Man" and "Stompin Stu", were due in part to his size at 6 feet 1.5 inches and 200 lbs. Racing career milestones Note: In the early days of professional racing, 1976 and prior, many tracks offered small purse prize money to the older racers of an event, even before the official sanctioning bodies offered prize money in formal divisions themselves. Hence early professionals like Stu Thomsen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Kosmala
Jeffrey Kosmala (born September 16, 1961 from Van Nuys, California) is a retired professional American "Old School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were (1978–1981). Racing career milestones Note: Professional first are on the national level unless otherwise indicated. Started racing: 1973 Sanctioning body: () First race result: First win (local): First recorded win records reveal was in 14 & over Novice on September 19, 1975, at the Van Nuys Youth Center. First sponsor: Gus Dando's bikes First national win: In 15 Expert at the National Bicycle Association (NBA) Supernationals in Trabuco Canyon, California on April 3, 1977. Turned Professional: 14 yrs First Professional race result: 1st Beat David Clinton First Professional win: First Junior Men Pro* race result: Not Applicable First Junior Men Pro win: Not Applicable First Senior Men Pro** race result: First Senior Men Pro win: Retired: Effectively 1983 shortly after he left Redline ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbi Pavis
Bobbi is a given name and nickname, almost exclusively feminine and usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Roberta or Barbara. It may refer to: People: * Roberta Beavers (born 1942), American politician * Bobbi Brown (born 1957), American makeup artist and founder and CCO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics * Bobbi Kristina Brown (1993-2015), American reality television personality, singer and actress, daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown * Robert Bobbi Campbell (1952-1984), early American AIDS activist and victim * Bobbi Eden, Dutch porn actress and model Priscilla Hendrikse (born 1980) * Roberta Bobbi Fiedler (born 1937), American politician * Roberta Bobbi Gibb (born 1942), first woman to complete the Boston Marathon, three-time women's Boston Marathon winner * Barbara Ann Bobbi Humphrey (born 1950), American jazz flutist and singer * Barbara Bobbi Johnson (born c. 1945), Miss USA 1964 * Bobbi Jordan, American actress born Roberta Carol Bartlett (1937-2012) * Bobbi Sue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepsi Cola
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by PepsiCo. Originally created and developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham and introduced as Brad's Drink, it was renamed as Pepsi-Cola in 1898, and then shortened to Pepsi in 1961. History Pepsi was first invented in 1893 as "Brad's Drink" by Caleb Bradham, who sold the drink at his drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, "Pepsi" because it was advertised to relieve dyspepsia (indigestion) and "Cola" referring to the cola flavor. Some have also suggested that "Pepsi" may have been a reference to the drink aiding digestion like the digestive enzyme pepsin, but pepsin itself was never used as an ingredient to Pepsi-Cola. The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy. In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi from his drugstore to a rented warehouse. That year, Bradham sold 7,968 gallon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Patterson
Brian Patterson (born January 4, 1965 in Hayward, California U.S.) is a former American "Old School" bicycle motocross (BMX) racer. Brian Patterson is the younger of the most potent sibling combinations BMX has ever seen. With Brent the Brothers Patterson are the only brothers to both hold the National No.1 Pro title in any major BMX sanctioning body. Brent in 1980 and Brian in 1982 and 1983 in the American Bicycle Association (ABA). They are also the only sibling combination to hold both the no.1 and no.2 national pro plate simultaneously with a major sanctioning body with Brian being ABA number one pro and Brent number two pro in 1982. Racing career milestones Note: Professional first are on the national level unless otherwise indicated. Started racing: At least early 1976 at 11 years old. Took a hiatus from racing beginning in 1979 at 13 due to burn out but resumed racing late 1980 at 15 years old. First race result: Possibly March 20, 1976 when he won 10 & 11 Novice C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brent Patterson (BMX Rider)
Brent Hathaway Patterson (born April 9, 1963 in Hayward, California United States.''BMX Plus!'' February 1981 Vol.4 No.2 pg.18) is a former American "Old School" bicycle motocross (BMX) racer. Brent Patterson is the elder of what was the most potent sibling combinations that bicycle motocross has ever seen. With Brian, the Brothers Patterson are the only brothers to both hold the National No.1 Pro title in any major BMX sanctioning body; Brent in 1980 and Brian in 1982 and 1983 in the American Bicycle Association. Racing career milestone Note: Professional first are at the national level unless otherwise indicated. Started Racing: Early 1976 at 14 years old in Hayward, California. He was exposed to it through his friends in his neighborhood. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
