Out on a ride in Marin, I came across a rider in a "Bear Flag" jersey (Calif state flag) I commented to my fellow rider about how could someone wear something like that as it was only awarded to State Champs. Much later I received an Email from someone inquiring about my San Francisco Wheelman jersey pictured in Wooljersey, turns out he was the same fellow in that jersey and had been State Road Champ (as JR) I do not remember if he was a list member or not but it made me feel a bit sheepish that I had been critical of a rider I did not know. Since I ride with a group of TRI atheletes twice a week I am no longer critical of them either (and they seem to have gained a little respect for old school stuff also)
BOB FREITAS
MILL VALLEY, CA USA