Bob Roll (Born July 7, 1960, in Oakland, California) Is an American Former Professional Cyclist Who Is Now an Author and a Television Sports Analyst Who Has Been on Many Television Shows. After Competing with the 7-Eleven Cycling Team from 1990 to 1991, He Went on to Represent the Motorola Cycling Team in 1992 and 1993. Roll Joined Greg Lemond’s Z Team in 1992, Where He Added Mountain Biking to His List of Achievements in the Sport. Roll Continued to Compete on Mountain Bikes on a Professional Level Until 1998. Roll Is Affectionately Referred to as “Bobke” in the Cycling Community, as Well as by His Worldwide Cable Television Audience. Two Tour De France Companion Books and Bobke: a Ride on the Wild Side of Cycling Have Been Authored by Him, as Well as Bobke Ii. (“Bobke” Is the Southern Dutch Equivalent of “Bobby”). in Addition, He Has Had a Number of Articles Published in Velonews.