Author: robbyiam

Born in Minnesota. Grown up in Fillmore county, closest town Peterson Pop. 169 for many many years. Raised watermelons and rabbits. Hunted squirrels and fished trout, red horse and just about anything that would bite. Cut and split wood for the stove, "5 foot logs"! (oak and birch) Tubed the Root River before tubing was super popular. Educated in Mechanical Design when the work was done on the drawing board. Moved to Colorado in 1986. Followed Mechanical Design and medical equipment into the CAD world and computers. Segued into UNIX systems administration then heavy metal enterprise support. Now in communications and still doing the computer thing. Skiing and riding bikes is my thing, both very much a part of my life growing up and to now. A dream come true. Certified to ride on a velodrome. Licensed to race. Since seeing it on ABC's Wide World of Sports in 1972, it always had my interest. Many other growing up things took precedence over it, (like skiing) but it was always there. I've skied since I was 12 years old, my uncle John took me to Mt. Frontenac and taught me the basics. (Frontenac is between Lake City and Red Wing). Took that love of skiing to Colorado and up until December of 2016, have had some really great times in the Mountains. I've seriously gotten a bike bug. Serious. Life takes its twists and turns and you end up here.

Hammer the World Championships – Report #7 – Day 6 – Final –

October 1, 2022

Hammer the Last Day.   Hammer Racer – Pat Larabee (man one rocket ship) – teamed up with Bob Francis and James Nakae.  The Team known as “Two Grandpas and the Doc” smoked the boards and placed 5th.   ———————————————————————————–Final Medal Count for Hammer Racing Team – Shannon Fox – Gold (Team Pursuit)         … More Hammer the World Championships – Report #7 – Day 6 – Final –

Hammer the World Championships – Report #6 – Day 5 – More Rainbows

October 1, 2022

what a way to begin the championship round off.We’ll go reverse order of the day. Again, one of the most competative groups at the 2022 UCI Masters Worlds Championships, the 65-69 Men.  They all know each other, and they’ve all known each other for many years in competition. Rich Voss and Ray Gildea, easily qualified … More Hammer the World Championships – Report #6 – Day 5 – More Rainbows

Hammer the World Championships – Report #5 – Day 4

October 1, 2022

Today’s Hammer podium!Gwen Afton – Bronze Medal in the Womens 500m TT. If you’re not interested in anymore than that.   Stop now. Otherwise — The saga continues. When you live at the Velodrome in Carson….in LA County..right next to Compton..for a few days, sometimes life becomes a little surreal. You’re in the presence of truely … More Hammer the World Championships – Report #5 – Day 4

Hammer the World Championships – Report #4 – Day 3

October 1, 2022

Hard Rides and a Rainbow Morning session ————————-Day 3 Started Early with with Robby in the 60-64 Sprint Q’sA good run, yet the field only qualified 8, and Robby bumped out at 9. Next was a 65+ Men’s pursuit but I will save this for last. Evening session ————————– After a couple three/four of  match … More Hammer the World Championships – Report #4 – Day 3

9/24/2022 – Hammer – UCI Masters Worlds Championships – Report #2

October 1, 2022

Hammer the Worlds. Day 1 of UCI Worlds.We’ve started off well. The morning session — 65+ Mens Team SprintIt’s good to start the morning, and the week with a podium.This team was tight, and every lap kept Alfred Nash very animated with “New Fastest Time”  Silver 903 HAMMER RACING P/B THORNE163 FOX Shannon165 GILDEA Raymond185 … More 9/24/2022 – Hammer – UCI Masters Worlds Championships – Report #2

9/23/2022 – Hammer – UCI Masters Worlds Championships – Report #1

October 1, 2022

Hammerheads!! Tomorrow is the start of the Masters World Track Championships. Most have arrived and are ready to race. Dave Beitel arrived a week ago and grabbed us a sweet cabin on the homestraight. We are set for the week very nicely. Thank you Dave!  Shannon Fox arrived on Monday, Ray Gildea and Rich Voss … More 9/23/2022 – Hammer – UCI Masters Worlds Championships – Report #1