All the training paid off at the Michigan Senior Olympics where he won the five and the10 kilometer time trials and the 20 kilometer road race. Oh, by the way, his five and 10 k victories were also national records for his age group. He also won the 40 kilometer time trial at the United States Cycling Federation state championships. Next came the USCF national championships, where Bauman chalked up two more victories in time trials. The time-trial is one of the most demanding disciplines in the world of bicycle racing.
Competitors begin alone, and ride only against a clock.
Up next for Dr. Bauman is the World Ultramarathon Cycling Championships, on Sept. 16. Ultramarathon Cycling tests competitor's physical and mental endurance, as many of the events go on for over 10 hours. The biggest Ultramarathon event is the Race Across America. In this race, riders compete in teams or ride solo across the United States as quickly as possible. This year's winner completed the journey in just over eight days.