The Tour de Trump was a cycling race in the United States held 1989–1990.
1989 Tour de Trump
On a rainy, windy evening, unknown American cyclist Thomas Craven stole the leader's jersey in the inaugural Tour de Trump, the predecessor to the Tour DuPont. Seven years later, no one would have guessed that Craven would be one of only three Americans to wear the leader's jersey in America's Premier Cycling Event.
The big story of the first Tour was the strength of the US's team 7-Eleven. While the number one and two ranked teams were present and pressuring, 7-Eleven did not crack. Norwegian Dag-Otto Lauritzen broke away with two unlikely counterparts, Henk Lubberding of Panasonic and Paul Curran of England's team Bilton.
During the Stage 2 race from New York City to Allentown, Pa., Lauritzen built a handsome lead over Panasonic's top man Eric Vanderaerden. The remainder of the event, Vanderaerden chipped away at the Norwegian's lead, and a key sub-plot unrolled. Young Viatcheslav Ekimov (who would go on to win the overall event five years later) became an unknown contender after capturing the leader's jersey in Stage 1. The top pro teams were shaken by the young amateur. A planned breakaway during Stage 5 put Ekimov to rest and left the rest of the race for a battle of the titans.
Lauritzen's teammate Davis Phinney had the task of stopping Vanderaerden from picking up valuable time bonuses four stage wins. As Vanderaerden rolled to four stage wins, and drew closer to Lauritzen via big time bonuses, Phinney had to pull off two key wins to help protect time for Lauritzen.
In a dramatic final time trial in Atlantic City, NJ, Vanderaerden had one final chance to steal the $50,000 winner's check. While Lauritzen posted a faster split time, Vanderaerden veered 400 meters off course and lost valuable seconds. Though Vanderaerden and his team director Peter Post complained to officials, their protest was not upheld. Lauritzen posted a time far superior to Vanderaerden, and thus won the first Tour in the shadows of sponsor Donald Trump's casino on the boardwalk in the famous gambling city.
Leaders Jersey
Prologue - Thomas Craven (USA), Wheaties-Sch.
Stage 1 - Viatcheslav Ekimov (RUS), Russian
Stage 2-11 - Dag-Otto Lauritzen (NOR), 7-Eleven
Highlights
Eric Vanderaerden's four stage wins
Davis Phinney two stage wins
Lauritzen in leader's jersey for a record 9 stages
Overwhelming welcoming crowds in Richmond
Start on Central Park south in New York City.
TOP 20 OVERALL 1989 Tour de Trump
1. Dag-Otto Lauritzen (NOR), 7-Eleven, 33:22.4
2. Henk Lubberding (NED), Panasonic, @1:54
3. Eric Vanderaerden (BEL), Panasonic, @2:34
4. Gert-Jan Theunisse (NED), PDM, @3:24
5. Davis Phinney (USA), 7-Eleven, @3:43
6. Ron Kiefel (USA), 7-Eleven, @3:57
7. Alex Stieda (CAN), 7-Eleven, @5:07
8. Allan Peiper (AUS), Panasonic, @5:08
9. Guy Nulens (NED), Panasonic, @6:14
10. Andy Hampsten (USA), 7-Eleven, @6:18
11. Sergei Khmelinin (RUS), USSR, @6:39
12. Eddy Bouwmans (NED), Netherlands, @7:25
13. Viatcheslav Ekimov (RUS), USSR, @8:32
14. M. Kankovsky (TCH), Czechoslo., @8:47
15. Teun van Vliet (NED), Panasonic, @9:25
16. Paul Curran (GBR), Bilton, @10:14
17. J. Tomac (USA), Celestial Seas, @10:36
18. G. Mulder (USA), CelestialSeas., @10:38
19. Mike Engleman (USA), Wheaties., @10:47
20. Kent Bostick (USA), Team USA, @11:00
STAGE BY STAGE RESULTS
Prologue, Albany, N.Y, time trial - Thomas Craven, Wheaties/Schwinn
Stage 1, Albany, N.Y; to New Palt, N.Y - Viatcheslav Ekimov, Soviet Union
Stage 2, New York City to Allentown, Pa. Henk Lubberding, Panasonic-Isostar
Stage 3, Allentown, Pa. to Harrisburg, Pa. - Eric Vanderaerden, Panasonic-Isostar
Stage 4, Harrisburg, Pa. to Winchestei; Va. - Gert-jan Theunisse, PDM
Stage 5, Winchester; Va. to Charlottesville, Va. - Eric Vandaeraerden, Panasonic
Stage 6, Charottesville, I/a. to Richmond, Va. - Eric Vanderaerden, Panasonic
Stage 7, Richmond, Va., Time Trial - Eric Vanderaerden, Panasonic
Stage 8, Arlington, Va., ciruicl - Davis Phinney, 7-Eleven
Stage 9, Baltimore, Md., criterium - Davis Phinney, 7-Eleven
Stage 10, Atlantic City, N.J., time trial - Ron Kiefel, 7-Eleven
Prologue: Albany, NY (time trial)
1. Thomas Craven (USA) Wheaties/Schwinn
2. Sean Yates (GBR) 7-Eleven
3. Eddy Bouwmans Dutch National Team
Stage 1: Albany, NY to New Paltz, NY
1. Viatcheslav Ekimov Soviet Union National Team
2. Gert-Jan Theunisse (HOL) PDM
3. Reynel Montoya (COL) Raylcao Postobon
Stage 2: New York City to Allentown, PA
1. Henk Lubberding (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
2. Dag-Otto Lauritzen (NOR) 7-Eleven
3. Paul Curran (GBR) Bilton
Stage 3: Allentown, PA to Harrisburg, PA
1. Eric Vanderaerden (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
2. Viatcheslav Ekimov Soviet Union National Team
3. Kai Hundertmarck German National Team
Stage 4: Harrisburg, PA to Winchester, VA
1. Gert-Jan Theunisse (HOL) PDM
2. Eric Vanderaerden (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
3. Davis Phinney (USA) 7-Eleven
Stage 5: Winchester, VA to Charlottesville, VA
1. Eric Vanderaerden (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
2. Davis Phinney (USA) 7-Eleven
3. Rajmund Lehnert German National Team
Stage 6: Charlottesville, VA to RIchmond, VA
1. Eric Vanderaerden (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
2. Michael Zanoli (HOL) Coors Light-ADR
3. Viatcheslav Ekimov Soviet Union National Team
Stage 7: Richmond, VA (time trial)
1. Eric Vanderaerden (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
2. Viatcheslav Ekimov Soviet Union National Team
3. Kent Bostick US National Team
Stage 8: Arlington, VA (circuit)
1. Davis Phinney (USA) 7-Eleven
2. Michael Zanoli (HOL) Coors Light-ADR
3. Greg LeMond (USA) Coors Light-ADR
Stage 9: Baltimore, MD (criterium)
1. Davis Phinney (USA) 7-Eleven
2. Eric Vanderaerden (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
3. Rolf Aldag German National Team
Stage 10: Atlantic City, NJ (time trial)
1. Ron Kiefel (USA) 7-Eleven
2. Sean Yates (GBR) 7-Eleven
3. Jon Stenner US National Team
1990 Tour de Trump
No one expected a 19-year-old Russian amateur to lead America's Premier Cycling Event for eight days, but Vladislav Bobrik and his teammates were strong enough to hold off the top professional teams from PDM, Panasonic and 7-Eleven, all of which had dominated the race the previous year.
Bobrik broke away with compatriots Mike McCarthy of the United States and Thieny Beck of Belgium and built a still-record 22-minute advantage over the professional peloton. When Bobrik entered onto the final finishing circuit in Richmond, Va., he pulled away from McCarthy and put on the leader's jersey at the finish.
His team, which included current star Evgeni Berzin, the 1994 Tour of Italy winner, worked diligently to retain the leader's jersey until seasoned professional Raul Alcala of PDM pulled away from Bobrik on a hellaciously steep climb called "Devil's Kitchen" in upstate New York's Catskill Mountains. Alcala gained more than 30 minutes on the battered Bobrik and made a mark on the young Russian team.
In what became a battle of the sprinters, Germany's Olaf Ludwig of Panasonic continually outlasted Holland's Michael Zanoli of Coors Light.
Highlights
Vladislav Bobrik in leader's jersey for eight days
Olaf Ludwig wins three stages...finish in
Boston brings a record 50,000 spectators over the final 5 kilometer loops on the Boston Marathon course
Steve Bauer sitting in a lawn chair, waiting 15 minutes for the pack on Stage 13
I caught chicken-pox during the tour, and managed to finish my job routing the course!
Leaders Jersey
Prologue, Stages 1-2 - Raul Alcala (MEX), PDM
Stages 3-11 - Vladislav Bobrik (RUS), Russian National Team
Stages 12-13 -Raul Alcala (MEX), PDM
Jersey Winners
King of the Mountains - Atle Kvalsvol (Norway), Z
Sprint Points - Olaf Ludwig (Germany), Panasonic-Sportlife
Most Aggressive Rider - Andy Bishop (USA), Motorola
Best Yourng Racer - Dmitri Zhdanov (USSR-CIS), URS
Top 20 Overall
1. Raul Alcala (MEX) PDM, 45:20:09
2. Atle Kvalsvoll (NOR) Z @ :43
3. Erik Breukink (NED) PDM, 1:44
4. Dmitri Zhdanov (RUS) USSR/DuPont 1:52
5. Viatcheslav Ekimov (RUS) Panasonic 2:13
6. Steve Speaks (USA) Team Crest 2:23
7. Clark Sheehan (USA) A.C. Pinarello 3:01
8. Ed Kacrmarcayk (CAN) Canada 3:49
9. Andy Hampsten (USA) 7-Eleven 4:02
10. Jos Van Aert (NED) PDM 4:43
11. Nate Reiss (USA) Subaru/Mont. 4:53
12. Rudy Dhaenens (BEL) PDM 5:05
13. Bryan Miller (USA) A.C. Pinarello 6:31
14. Andy Bishop (USA) Spago 10:43
15. V. Klishev (RUS) USSR/DuPont 13:42
16. Thierry Beck (BEL) Lotto 16:16
17. T. Rogers (USA) Subaru/Mont. 19:59
18. Gary Mulder (USA) Spago 21:35
19. Mike Carter (USA) A.C. Pinarello 23:32
20. Rudy Verdonck (BEL) Lotto 23:38
Stage by Stage Results
Prologue: Wilmington, DE (time trial)
1. Raul Alcala (MEX) PDM
2. Steve Speaks (GBR) Team Crest
3. Steve Bauer (CAN) 7-Eleven
Stage 1: Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD
1. Olaf Ludwig (GER) Panasonic-Sportlife
2. Davis Phinney (USA) 7-Eleven
3. Michael Zanoli (HOL) Coors Light
Stage 2: Baltimore, MD (criterium)
1. Olaf Ludwig (GER) Panasonic-Sportlife
2. Steve Bauer (CAN) 7-Eleven
3. Nico Verhoeven (HOL) PDM
Stage 3: Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA
1. Viatcheslav Bobrik (USSR-CIS) URS
2. Mike McCarthy (USA) Subaru-Montgomery
3. Thierry Bock (BEL) Lotto-Superclub
Stage 4: Richmond, VA (time trial)
1. Dag-Otto Lauritzen (NOR) 7-Eleven
2. Henk Lubberding (HOL) Panasonic-Isostar
3. Gert-Jan Theunisse (HOL) PDM
Stage 5: Richmond, VA to Charlottesville, VA
1. Nate Reiss (USA) Subrau-Montgomery
2. Atle Kvolsvall (FRA) Z
3. Raul Alcala (MEX) PDM
Stage 6: Charlottesville, VA to Winchester, VA
1. Pascal Poisson (FRA) Z
2. Paul McCormack (IRL) Team Crest
3. Todd Gogulski (USA) Team Crest
Stage 7: Winchester, VA to Harrisburg, PA
1. Andy Bishop (USA) Spago
2. Philippe Casado (FRA) Z
3. Nate Reiss (USA) Subrau-Montgomery
Stage 8: Allentown, PA to Easton, PA (time trial)
1. Raul Alcala (MEX) PDM
2. Atle Kvolsvall (FRA) Z
3. Dimitri Zhdanov (USSR-CIS) URS
Stage 9: Allentown, PA to Bethlehem, PA (circuit)
1. Olaf Ludwig (GER) Panasonic-Sportlife
2. Craig Schommer (USA) Team Crest
3. Mazimillian Sciandri (ITA) Carrera
Stage 10: Stroudsburg, PA to New Paltz, NY
1. Michael Zanoli (HOL) Coors Light
2. Ron Kiefel (USA) 7-Eleven
3. Marc van Orsouw (HOL) PDM
Stage 11: New York City (Criterium)
1. Ed Kaczmarczyk (CAN) Team Canada/Magicuts
2. Michel Lafis (SWE) Swedish National Team
3. Mike McCarthy (USA) Subaru-Montgomery
Stage 12: Catskill, NY to Albany, NY
1. James Urbanos (USA) Spago
2. Steve Speaks (GBR) Team Crest
3. Nate Reiss (USA) Subrau-Montgomery
Stage 13: Northampton, MA to Boston, MA
1. Michael Zanoli (HOL) Coors Light
2. Olaf Ludwig (GER) Panasonic-Sportlife
3. Davis Phinney (USA) 7-Eleven
