Ron Skarin

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Ronald "Ron" Philip Skarin (born November 19, 1951 in Los Angeles ) is a former American cyclist .

Ten times was Ron Skarin American champion in track cycling disciplines Team Pursuit , Individual Pursuit , Points Race and Scratch over ten miles. He started twice at the Olympic Games, in 1972 in Munich in the team time trial (15th place) and in 1976 in the team pursuit (tenth place). In 1975 he won the gold medal in the team pursuit with the US track four at the Pan American Games in Mexico City .

Skarin was also successful in road races : he won the Tour of Somerville in 1973 and 1974 and the National Prestige Classic Race Series in 1974 .

"Sir Ronald", his nickname, was one of the pioneers of racing with Human Powered Vehicles (HPV). Between 1973 and 1980 he broke all world records that existed at the time. To this day he and Eric Hollander hold the hour record with a tandem HPV over 46.3 miles, which was set in 1980. In 1977 he was one of the test pilots of a human powered aircraft , the Gossamer Condor , with which the English Channel was to be crossed.

Aside from competitive cycling, Skarin was already involved in cycling during his active time. He sat on the board of the US cycling association, worked as a trainer and was involved in cycling organizations.

In 2005, Ron Skarin was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame .

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SURNAME Skarin, Ron
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Skarin, Ronald Philip (full name); Sir Ronald (nickname)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH November 19, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH los Angeles