Name/Title
1940 (circa) DP Harris "Standard"Description
This modified 1940 D. P. Harris newsboy bike was ridden by ridden by Larkspur Canyon Gang member Tom Slivka on Mt. Tamalpais in the early 1970s. It is representative of the bikes modified and ridden by the Larkspur Canyon Gang. Their off-road riding was noticed by the road racers of Velo-Club Tamalpais, who would become pioneers of mountain biking and the mountain bike industry.Acquisition
Accession
L-2013.11.14-Crested ButteAcquisition Method
On LOAN to Marin Museum of BicyclingMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940Notes
Serial # W10003Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Larkspur Canyon GangPerson or Organization
Tom Slifka