2009

A virtual history of PAA kits over the last several years with Eddie wearing the new 2009 RE/MAX kit.

2008

Nick and Al going old school at the "Tour of Pasadena" fun ride.

Retro at the Rose Bowl --- Photo by Mat Gunnell

I had a little time on my hands through much of 2007 so I got into working on the history of PAA in clothing and photos. I commissioned Woolistic (a Swiss retro wool jersey company) to create reproductions of the early 1960's PAA jersey. They came out great! After that I commissioned Woolistic to do a wool "trainer" (more for casual wear) based on the 1960's jerseys. I think they came out great! --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

Vintage style trainer front. --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

Bill Ziegler (left) is presented with his 2008 National Champion skinsuit. Sponsors Bob Shupper (CalRad), Pete and Lisa Loeffler (ReMax), and Kevin Martin (Merrill Lynch) are also pictured receiving "replica" skinsuits in appreciation of their longstanding support. Sponsor John Fries (Bicycle John's) was not able to attend the presentation. --- Photo by Cici Arenas

2008 Front --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

2008 Back --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

Sponsors?

Merrill Lynch
ReMax
CalRad Electronics
Bicycle John's
Positive Moves
Dr. Shimasaki DDS
Tom Reilly Construction
Dr. Gunnell Oncology
StayInMammoth.com
Becker Design

2007

2007 Front --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

2007 Back --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

2007 PAA Pro Back --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

Bill Ziegler in 2007 kit with World Champion bands. --- Photo courtesy of Nathan Dauglash

Matt and Lee at the Arizona National Mountain Bike Series race. --- Photo by an unknown guy in Arizona

Notable wins, events, or honors?

Sponsored the Bicycle John's Glendale Grand Prix
Sponsored the Gene Galindo Memorial Turkey Trot Cross
Sponsored the Women Only Race Day at ADT Velodrome
Sponsored the Euro-Asia Imports Eliminator Judgement Day Omnium at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the Larabar Pointsapalooza at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the Larabar SoCalCup #3 at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the Motor Tabs Festival of Speed at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the SCNCA Masters Track Championship at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the Encino Velodrome Championships at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the John Fitzpatrick and Dave Staub Memorial Far West at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the Encino Invitational Madison and Open Omnium at the Encino Velodrome
Sponsored the Winter Challenge at the Encino Velodrome

Sponsors?

Merrill Lynch
ReMax
CalRad
Bicycle John's
Positive Moves Coaching Services
Dr. Robert Shimasaki DDS
Tom Reilly Construction
Dr. John Gunnell Oncology
Verizon

2006

PAA Front --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

PAA Back --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

PAA Pro Front --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

PAA Pro Back --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

PAA group training ride --- Photo uncredited

2006 saw the establishment of a local "pro" team within PAA. The team "PAA Pro presented by Sixtufit" was the brainchild of Armin Rahm and Michael Dansk. They worked hard to put together a team where racers inside PAA could race in the Pro/1/2 category.

Notable events, wins, or honors?

USA Cycling Masters Club of the Year 2006
Sponsored the San Fernando Criterium
Sponsored the Gene Galindo Memorial Turkey Trot Cross
Sponsored the Dam Cross
Sponsored the Valley Spooky Cross
Sponsored the Encino "One Day" at the Encino Velodrome
Paganini wins Masters 70+ National Road Racing Championships

Sponsors?

Merrill Lynch
Bicycle John's
ReMax
CalRad
Positive Moves Coaching Services
Dr. Robert Shimasaki DDS
Tom Reilly Construction
Larabar

2005

2005 Front --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

2005 Back --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

Cat 4's dominate Pomona Valley Stage Race --- Photo uncredited

Fritz in the dirt at USGP San Francisco in Golden Gate Park --- Photo uncredited

PAA rolls at the PAA San Fernando Criterium --- Photo uncredited

Notable wins, events, or honors?

Cat 4 Pomona Valley Stage Race (San Dimas Stage Race)
Sponsored the San Fernando Criterium
Sponsored the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Turkey Trot Cross
Sponsored the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Verdugo Cross

Sponsors?

Merrill Lynch
Bicycle John's
ReMax
CalRad
Positive Moves Coaching
Dr. Robert Shimasaki DDS
Tom Reilly Construction
Hydration Formula

2004

Self-Portrait in the Palm Springs Century --- Photo courtesy of Nathan Dauglash

2004 Front --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

2004 Rear --- Photo by Matt Gunnell

Nick Forte (center) in action (see him in the 1970s too!) --- Photo uncredited

Michael Dansk at the first PAA cyclocross race! --- Photo uncredited

Notable wins, events, or honors?

2004 USA Cycling Masters Club of the Year
Sponsored the San Fernando Criterium
Sponsored the Turkey Trot Cross cyclocross race

Sponsors?

Merrill Lynch
Helens Cycles
Calrad Electronics
Voler
Remax
Positive Moves Coaching Services
Murria and Frick Insurance Agency
Delta Cases
Dr. Robert Shimasaki DDS

2003

2003(?) front --- Photo by Jeff Moreton

2003(?) back --- Photo by Jeff Moreton

Jeff sent these photos though he is not sure of the year. If this is posted under the wrong year PLEASE e-mail or comment for correction.

2002

2002(?) Back --- Photo by Jeff Moreton

2002(?) Back --- Photo by Jeff Moreton

Jeff Moreton sent these in though he's not positive of the year. If these are posted under the wrong year please e-mail or comment for change.

2001

2000

1990s

1999 Front --- Photo courtesy of Robert DeFerrante

1999 Back --- Photo courtesy of Robert DeFerrante

1996(?) Front. This jersey was awarded "Design of the Year" by USA Cycling. --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1996(?) Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

Chris Horner racing for Nutrafig in the late 1990s --- Photo uncredited

Thurlow Rogers National Champion Jersey (Front). Thurlow went to Santa Rosa for the National Championships and came back with 3 gold medals and yhis nifty jersey!--- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

Thurlow Rogers National Champion Jersey (Back) --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1995(?) Front --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1995(?) Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1994(?) Front --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer


1994(?) Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1993 Front --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1993 Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1992 Front --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1992 Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

The 1990s saw PAA/Nutra-Fig in force. Though I'm waiting for some more jersey and/or action photos it's clear that PAA had some power in the 1990s by reviewing this results posting from the 1995 Wheelsmith Series (NorCal) results showing points by Chris Horner (who later raced for Saturn, Webcor, and ProTour teams Saunier-Duval and Predictor-Lotto), Thurlow Rogers (Olympian), John Wordin, and Chris Walker.

Notable wins, events, or honors?

Sponsors?

Nutra-Fig
Miller Lite Beer
Power Bar
Aussie
Shimano
Rigida
Specialized
P.M. Jacoy
Kool 'N Fit
Bell
CalRad
Felt
Scott
Clif
Speedplay
Scott King DDS
Powerade
Easton
Clement
SDG
Giro

1980s

1989 Front --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1989 Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer


1988 Front --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1988 Back --- Photo by Ernie Hoffer

1980s Front --- Photo by Kim Bottles

1980s Back --- Photo by Kim Bottles

60's PAA racer Kim Bottles in 80's PAA jersey at the 2007 Tour of California with the Superfan --- Photo by Kim Bottles

Mid 1980s Front --- Photo by Ron Cyger

Mid 1980s Rear --- Photo by Ron Cyger

Notable wins, events, or honors?

Sponsors?

Fuji
Pasadena Cyclery
Gitane
Trek
P.M. Jacoy
Powerbar
Shimano
Continental
Oakley
Matrix