Barry Wolfe Grand Prix Honors Cycling Patron Barry Wolfe's Legacy on Sunday
By Danny Lupold
The Barry Wolfe Grand Prix is coming up on May 29th in Woodland Hills. This event has quite a bit of history behind it. It's going on it's 20th year and was started by Barry Wolfe, a local cycling lore who was known as the "Godfather of Cycling". Barry founded the North Hollywood Wheelmen, and patron to several homegrown talents such as 1984 Olympian and current World Masters Champion Thurlow Rogers and fellow Olympian and Tour de France rider, Roy Knickman. Barry was a dedicated cyclist, riding almost every day, and one of the original founders of the legendary ‘Simi Ride’, a 70+ mile off season training ride that has become a 45+ year old tradition. Barry was a dedicated father, husband and businessman. Barry died peacefully in his sleep in July 2003 after a morning training ride in Santa Barbara, and enjoying the Prologue on the first day of the Tour de France in the company of his cycling friends.
Barry Wolfe
Gary hopes to see everyone who has attended in past years along with new faces. This event means a lot to Gary not only for the memories of his father but to see fellow cyclists out doing what his father did his entire life. May Barry's legacy live on and live strong. For more information visit barrywolfegp.com.
