25 years & 2 weeks ago...

Bill Winsten, Jake Hess and Dan Perry were brought together by Josh Thomas (Cabrillo Athletic Director) to enter the Santa Cruz Sentinel Triathlon (aka The Tin-Man). Josh had the three of us meet at Hobees restaurant downtown to discuss how much of a lead DP would give us out of the water. We set a new coarse record only because Dan absolutely crushed the swim record and all we had to do was stay upright and keep the throttle wide open. Two years later Dan and I entered state service and the rest has been a total blur. DP - Thanks for the friendship and motivation and don't forget me when you are free to pedal California without having to take a day off work.

Photos: Kev McGillicuddy