SPBC members are invited to listen and laugh when Tour de France veteran riders and commentators Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde visit St Petersburg on Feb 21. Bob and Christian are coming to town to entertain and inform us about the 2026 professional cycling season, as well as share stories from their careers as bicycling commentators and riders.

It’s free to club members. Not a member yet? Click here for a special offer to attend this evening of cycling stories and lots of laughs.

Thanks to event sponsor Roman Austin Law and Synergy Wealth Alliance for their sponsorship of this event.

Nicknamed "Bobke," Roll is best known for covering the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Paris–Roubaix for NBC Sports, bringing deep knowledge and approachable commentary to viewers. He raced on the 7-Eleven team and rode three Tours de France during his professional career.

Vande Velde raced professionally from 1998 to 2013 for teams including U.S. Postal Service, Liberty Seguros, Team CSC, and Garmin–Sharp. Since 2014 he’s been an NBC Sports cycling analyst, often providing live race commentary from the back of a motorcycle and sharing firsthand insight from his years in the peloton.

Here’s the agenda for Bob & Christian’s visit to St Pete on February 21, 2026:

  • 8:30 AM Ride with the Legends departing from St. Pete Athletic Club and rolling along the Pinellas Trail (open to all)

  •  1–3 PM Meet & Greet at The Bikery for photos and conversation (open to all)

  •  6–9 PM Cycling Stories from Bob and Christian at the Polish American Society. SPBC members are (SPBC members only)