Starting line-up with trainers, Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco 1937
black-and-white photograph
Courtesy of American Cyclery Collection, San Francisco
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Ken Winkie (far right, wearing a hat) imported Dürkopp bikes and was very active in the San Francisco Bay Area bicycle-racing community in the 1920s–1940s. Lou Rondoni, on the left, was a well-known local rider.
Trainers, wearing Dürkopp jerseys, with four cyclists, Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco 1939
black-and-white photograph
Courtesy of American Cyclery Collection, San Francisco
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Ken Winkie is seen wearing a beret and a pair of white “plus four” knickers; which were popular in cycling and golf at that time.
Getting set for the final sprint, Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco late 1940s black-and-white photograph
Courtesy of American Cyclery Collection, San Francisco
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Gus Gatto, in second place, is racing at full speed for the matched sprint. The approximate speed of the riders is 35 mph.
At tempo drafting through the turn, Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco 1950s black-and-white photograph
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Racers are at top speed as they approach the final sprint.
Riders jockey for position in the final sprint, Golden Gate Park Polo Field San Francisco 1950s black-and-white photograph
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Vince Gatto is seen in the rear without his helmet.
At the push off, getting ready for the starting push, Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco 1950s black-and-white photograph
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Vince Gatto is in the middle wearing a stars-and-stripes jersey and Gus Gatto is on the far right being pushed by his brother, Sal Gatto.
Vince Gatto leads the race, Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco 1950s black-and-white photograph
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Vince Gatto, in the lead, starts to sprint to the finish line. All other riders are in preparation for the final sprint.
Vince Gatto stares at the competition, Golden Gate Polo Field, San Francisco 1950s black-and-white photograph
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On the far right, Sal Gatto holds his brother Vince at the starting line. L. Polonico, who is wearing a suit, was a well-known coach and trainer.
Vince Gatto stares at the competition, Golden Gate Polo Field, San Francisco 1950s black-and-white photograph
Courtesy of American Cyclery Collection, San Francisco
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Pete Piazza, in the center of the starting line, was a well-known local racer. The second rider from the right is Vince Gatto being held by his brother, Sal Gatto.
