A Note From Sterling McBride:
1984 Cat's Hill
Gavin Chilcott won the 1985 edition
of Cat's Hill . I won in 1984 . I've always
had great memories of Cat's Hill with it's
challenging course and GREAT crowd!
I enjoyed the race and participated as a Junior
and a Cat 1 on numerous occasions from 1977
to 1984. I won the 1984 edition with Glen Winkle
coming in second. I believe Gavin Chilcott
finished 5th or 6th that year. I'm fairly certain
Gavin did win Cat's Hill but I was the winner
in 1984
Thanks for your enthusiasm and willingness
to listen to my input and for your encouragement
to look for keep-sakes and relive a very fun
time in my life. Over the years I've really
enjoyed Cat's Hill from the standpoint of a
competitor as well as a fan of bicycle racing.
Keep up the good work.
The photo I've attached is from my initial
attack about 2/3 of the way through the race.
I recall attacking on the finishing stretch
and the photo is of me rounding turn one. The
two chasers at the front of the field are Glen
Winkle and Gavin Chilcott in that order.
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I found my journal from 1984 turned to the
Cat's Hill weekend, May 6th. The entry speaks
for itself. During the week leading up to
Cat's Hill I had my body fat and Max VO2
tested at De Anza College, results noted
on Wednesday of that week. 1984 was a particularly
good year for me. I won 7 races in all including
Mount Hamilton and I qualified for the Olympic
Trials in Spokane, WA as well.
I've attached my 1984 racing license for good
measure too.
Sterling McBride
San Luis Obispo,
Feb., 2005
Sterling's License