“Ultra cyclists revere the accomplishments of the man who raised the bar to a level that many would strive to reach, but few could attain” by Ed Fleming About the Hall of Fame Has it been 20 years already? It seems not too long ago that Lon Haldeman was the catalyst for ultra distance bicycle racing. We remember watching those ABC broadcasts of the early RAAMs and seeing Lon pedal strong and steady, while being interviewed from the open door of a moving van by a “not-believing-what-I’m-seeing”, Jim Lampley. Lon’s achievements in RAAM had a tremendous impact on the birth … Continue reading Ultracycling Hall of Fame – Lon Haldeman