In 1991 Bobby raced as a member of the US National Team in the Tour DuPont, the biggest stage race in the United States.
Bobby really began to show his potential as a future star when he finished 5th overall against some of the best professional
riders in the World including Greg LeMond, and Eric Breukink. Bobby won the award for the Best Young Rider.

It was evident that Bobby gained a lot of confidence. While lying in 6th place overall after stage 7 of the 1991 Tour DuPont
Bobby said “I’m not worried about the climbing anymore because I know now I can climb with these guys. I proved that
yesterday. I’ve just got to stay up front and not make any mistakes … this is a long race. A lot of people could give up,
and let a break go up the road, so I’ve just got to keep my eyes peeled … my team’s going to help me with that, and I’m not
losing any time. That’s the most important thing.”