Tom Simpson

Male

Burlingame, California

United States

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Hometown:: Burlingame, California
Current Bike Collection:: old Kessels "Main d'Or", the road bike from dinosaur days (1976)
Bianchi 'Cross Concept (vintage 2004)
Windsor, my first really super bike, from 1974
Favorite Race:: Zolder, even with no barricades.
Candlestick Point, someday I hope we run it in December
Presidio SF Nationals
Old Ft. Ord that started with 100 meter sand climb
CCCP - you WILL love the beach run, Comrades
Golden Gate Park
Providence Nationals '06
Dream Bike:: I only dream about making time to ride a bicycle more
Favorite thing about cyclocross:: There's enough atmosphere at 'cross events to support life on the Moon.

R Aguirre

Hi Tom,

Saw that you have a Kessel's Main D'Or. Is it original? I'm about to restore one I got 20 years ago and would love to see some photos if you have them, especially of the decals. I want my restoration to be as accurate as possible, but they're hard to find. If possible, please send photos to me at j1847e@yahoo.com Thanks!

Aug 16, 2008
R Aguirre

That's great of you. No hurry, of course. I'm interested in the head tube badge with the gloved or braceleted hand in the oval, the F. Kessels Constructeur decal (mine was silver) on the down tube, and any other distinctive transfers. Just some general pics would also be great, to see what an untouched one looks like. I'm striving for period correct, as far as possible. This would be great help. Sure miss riding my Main D'Or along Skyline and La Honda roads!

Aug 17, 2008