Now you know, the rest of the story
The entire time I raced, I never knew what “Magic Mushroom” stood for on the CYC team jerseys in 77-78. The 79 Jersey didnt seem to have it anymore. I loved those old Blue and Orange jerseys. I would have rode for CYC in a second in 78 but it was my first year racing. By the time I was good enough for a Factory co sponsorship CYC team was no more.
But what the heck did “Magic Mushroom” mean. I mean it was in huge letters on every CYC Jersey in those years. Well thanks to Johnny Johnson and Leo Dano we now know. Leo it turns out rode for “Magic Mushroom” back in the 80s. But by this time CYC was gone. Turns out “Magic Mushroom” was a bike shop in Glendale, California. Now you know, the rest of the story.
CYC Stormer 
October 1, 2011 at 2:51 am
correct, that’s late 77/78. check the longer seat post tube. I have an 81 CYC ames (black) another super rare frame/bike and has the shorter seat post. that frame above is basically a “pedals ready” GT
October 1, 2011 at 2:54 am
how do you post pictures? I have a few of the Ames bike I found
January 25, 2012 at 7:37 am
Hey all. I’m the one that raced for Magic Mushroom. I believe it was 1982-85. Our Uniforms were Green and White. The only racers I can remember were Peter Abey and Shawn Robbins they were my close friends, the rest of the Team was the Owners Sons and the Brother of one of the Bike Shop Mechanics. I have a picture of me and the Owner at the time in front of the Bike Shop with my 6 foot Trophy I won at the Magic Mountain Race. It’s actually the only Trophy I kept through the years. Not sure if you can get to my Facebook Pics but I have a few pics of me racing with my MM Uniform. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1152431807981.2024021.1143229044&type=3
February 12, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Yeah the Magic Mushroom co sponsorship only lasted one year it looks like for the 1978 season. But its very cool for you to share this information. Now we know the shop stayed hardcore BMX even after the deal fizzled out with CYC.
May 9, 2012 at 4:57 am
I was one of the originals with Leo, Shaun McCoy, Sean Robbins, the Belcof Boys and the rest.
May 9, 2012 at 8:28 pm
For the Magic Mushroom or CYC? What year? Got ay pictures?
March 13, 2014 at 3:37 am
Pete! Your missing in action again!
May 9, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@ Racer Send me your email address and I’ll send all my Magic Mushroom Photos with us in our Team Uniforms.
May 9, 2012 at 9:30 pm
bulletproof2000@live.com thanks Leo.
March 13, 2014 at 3:37 am
Just sent you some pics
July 13, 2016 at 11:33 am
I raced for Magic Mushroom back in the early 80’s. My family owned the bike shop. Great times. I saw a posting from Leo Dano and had to post something to see if anyone was still out there from the team.
Kevin
July 13, 2016 at 8:08 pm
OK so your parents owned the shop? What is there names? Do you know anything about the relationship with CYC? Got any old race photos or whatever Kevin feel free to share with me by email. bulletproof2000@live.com
Thanks for posting Kevin
July 13, 2016 at 9:33 pm
Yo Kevin! Long time no hear from. Like 30 plus years, lol. Hit me up on facebook, love to catch up.
February 12, 2020 at 9:17 am
the magic mushroom shop in glendale ca. was a place i used to go to and just dream about racing bmx, i grew up in a little neighborhood next to glendale known as frogtown i was in 5th grade back in those days and i remember the owner always being the friendliest person speacially to a kid it took 2 years to work and save enough to buy my redline which was tons lighter than my mongoose tank . i was in the n.b.a from 79 to 81 and my friend ernie ramirez and his dad used to take me to van nuys to race, fond memories, thanks
February 15, 2020 at 9:07 pm
Yeah BMX in those days was a magical place, great time to experience BMX racing and the sanction wars of NBA vs ABA vs NPSA vs NBL vs FBMXA vs UBR vs EBA….Factory pros would show up at local tracks in full gear and race. Often local pro class races. Ernie has been to this sight and is for sure a mighty might hall of famer.