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Around the year 1976, one rider that I remember in particular was a guy named Fred Fordy (sp?). Think he rode a 76 Red Line. He was an inspiration to watch. There where a few others as well at that time that were doing some crazy (seemingly) things... though their names don't immediately come to mind. The names of more than one of the jumps however, are permanently seared into memory. Bitd, you were required, by unwritten law, to "call" your jump before you headed for it. Some were more popular than others and you had to literally get in line. A few that spring to mind are: Root Uphill Nutcracker European Double Jump Suicide 40% Loss In the early ('75 to '83) years, before the city of San Jose decided to "get involved", the place was packed from Ouri grip to Ouri grip with kids of all ages and riding abilities. It was worth the 15 mile round trip ride. The worst day at Cali was better than the best day at school. So they say anyway... but I wouldn't know anything 'bout that...