Veteran Pre-1945 Competitor
BURTON CECIL DOWNING (1885-1929)

A native of San Jose, California, Burton Downing was one of three brothers who competed in cycling. Downing is America's most prolific Olympic cyclist, winning six medals at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics: 2 gold medals, 3 silvers and 1 bronze. His medals tie him for sixth on the list of U.S. Olympic medalists. Soon after, he moved to New York City and became a successful construction engineer. His company built the Molly Pitcher Inn, a historical landmark in Red Bank, NJ.

Veteran Pre-1945 Competitor
JOSEPH MAGNANI (1912-1975)

Born in Mount Clare, IL, Joseph was the only U.S. rider to compete against Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali and other giants of the roads of Europe in the 1930's and 1940's. Magnani was popularly known as L'American in Europe. Magnani was ahead of his time. He achieved victory in the 1935 Marseilles-Nice, victory in the 1938 two-day Circuit of Lourdes across the Pyrenees, and victory in the 1940 Grind Prix Cote d' Azur. After World War II he rode with the Olmo team of Italy to ride in the 1946 Tour of Italy, Tour of Switzerland and other major league events. Be finished 7th in the World Professional Road Race in 1947 in Reims, France. He then returned to Chicago and was employed by the Schwinn Bicycle Company, building and assembling all original Schwinn Paramount road racing and track bicycles for more than 25 years.

Modern Post-1945 Competitor
JONATHAN BOYER (1955-)

Born October 8, 1955 in Moab, Utah, he competed professionally from 1977 to 1987. Jonathan earned international acclaim in 1981 as the first modern American rider to compete in the Tour de France. Boyer rode six times In Paris-Roubaix, six Tours of Switzerland, three Tours of Italy, and five Tours de France. In the 1980 World Championship in France he finished fifth, the best US performance, and placed tenth at the 1982 World Championships In England. In 1979 he finished second in the Coors Classic and won the Coors Classic in 1980. He concluded his professional career abroad in 1987 on the 7-Eleven team with other U.S. cyclists, assuming a leadership role in helping the next generation of Americans succeed in major league cycling.

BMX Competitor
STU THOMSEN (1958-)

Born May 20, 1958, Stu Thomsen was a pioneer in BMX racing in the 1970's and 1980's and reigned as America's best-paid BMX bicycle racer. At the age of 14 he placed fifth in his first event. Stu became one of the greatest, most powerful and spectacular BMX riders of all times. He was known in the world as “Stompin' Stu” as he thrilled spectators with his power and agility on a BMX bicycle. In his first major event the Yamaha Gold Cup Series, Stu was overall winner at the age of 16. He turned professional after he won his first National #1 title in 1976. For seven years, from 1976 to 1982 he held the National #1 title (NBA). In 1980 and 1982 he won the Nora Cup Award. He is the author of the “Stu Thomsen's Book on BMX”. His career was totally awesome!

Contributor
DAVID CHAUNER

As a competitor, Dave was a member of the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Teams and won a Bronze Medal in the team pursuit in the 1971 Pan Am Games. He was the manager of the Trexlertown Velodrome from 1976 to 1978. With the USPRO organization, he promoted the first $100,000 purse pro road event in 1982 & 1983 in Baltimore. He was on the USPRO hoard of directors from 1977 to 1995. Dave co-founded “Winning” Magazine and has worked for CBS TV Network to cover the Tour de France. In 1985 he founded International Cycling Productions and created the U.S. Professional Road Championship in Philadelphia, PA, where it continues today. Chauner has also developed top international professional road races including the Thrift Drug Classic in Pittsburgh, the First Union Grand Prix in Atlanta, the New York City Cycling Championship, and the San Francisco Grand Prix.

Contributor
MIKE FRAYSSE (1933-)

 Born July 30, 1933, Mike was a competitor for over 40 years. He was the President USCF from 1979-1981 and a member of the USCF Board of Directors for 28 years. Mike has been Team Manager of the 1976 & 1984 Olympic Teams and the Pan American Games in 1975. He coached 14 World Championship teams plus teams in over 100 international events. Mike was given the UCI Award of Merit, first USCF member to receive this honor and presented the Life Membership and Medal of Distinction by the Polish Cycling Federation. The Fraysse family have been involved in the sport of cycling for four generations. Mike currently runs Mike Fraysse Sports Resort in Glen Spey, New York.