1940 (circa) DP Harris Standard

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 Butte

Acquisition Method

On LOAN to Marin Museum of Bicycling

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940

Notes

Serial # W10003

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Larkspur Canyon Gang

Person or Organization

Tom Slifka