This year's Feature Speaker is none other than...

Bobke!

(photos on this page courtesy www.bobroll.com)

That's right. This year we have Mr. Bob Roll, former professional cyclist, Tour DAY France and Giro d'Italia rider, and OLN Commentator for your enjoyment.

Here's a brief biography of the famous Mr. Roll:

BOB ROLL BIO

Author

Tour de France Companion
Bobke
Bobke II
Bobke: A Ride on the Wild Side of Cycling
Single-Track Mind: Ann Illustrated Guide to Mountain Bike Racing, Technique and Training (with Paul Skilbeck)

Cycling Achievements

Member of the Cycling Hall of Fame as part of the original 7-Eleven Cycling Team
Former member of the Motorola Cycling Team
Developed  “Bobke’s Prayer Stix” Handlebar Grips for Pedro’s

Races Completed

Tour de France (4)
Giro d’Italia (3)
Paris-Roubaix rider (8)
Tour de Suisse rider (3)
World Championships (8)

Career Stage Wins

Stage 3 of Tour de Romandie (1988)
Stage 11 of the Coors Classic (1985)
San Francisco Hill Climb Champion (1997 & 1998)

Bob Roll is infamous for his animated hand gestures and originally colorful description of the cycling races for OLN’s Cycling Sundays.  Mr. Roll is looking forward to his position as the color commentary portion of the Tour de France coverage trio with Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwin.

In addition to being an accomplished cyclist, author and commentator, Bob Roll is known as a friendly figure in the cycling community.  Bob Roll’s frequent visits to cycling shops around the country spark sales like throwing lighter fluid on a hot grill.  Many shops have requested the “second coming” of Bob to their shops.

Bob Roll’s newest endeavor has been starting his new website, www.bobroll.com, concentrating on the cycling industry today.

Currently a resident of Durango, Colorado, Bob enjoys spending his free time with his 11 year old daughter, Ruby, on the slopes and occasionally entering in a local downhill ski race.