A very old trophy

This trophy came from the 1974 75-mile Tecate-Ensenada bike race. I was the youngest finisher (my friend Tad Simons, also 13 at the time has one of his own). As it was raining and hailing during this hilly 75 mile ride, and my trusty schwinn varsity - which weighed in at a hefty 50 lbs, I felt I earned it. Hard to believe that was nearly 30 years ago. One vivid memory I have is of finishing, freezing, my hands unable to to form anything other than the shape of the handlebars, and being so hungry. My friend said "here" and dropped a beef (I guess) taco into my hand, which I promptly dropped only to witness being eaten by a stray dog at my feet. Being too young to join in the fun at Hussongs, I don't have too many fond memories of that ride. It has since been replaced by the even more popular (and wimpier) Rosarito-Ensenada ride. Not only is this ride 25 miles shorter, it avoids the big hills and pothole-strewn road. Not quite like today's ride.