1992 was an Olympic year, and Bobby was one of the stars of the US National team along with Lance Armstrong. Bobby raced the Tour DuPont for the second time, and again he was getting noticed.

Bobby made a long solo breakaway during a mountainous stage four and was named most aggressive rider for the stage. Bobby said “The opportunity presented itself, and I was going for the stage win. I wasn’t going to just go out there and let these pros push us around and not attack them, because we’re strong and we want to go for the stage wins too. We’re not here to just finish the race, we want to win stages. Some guys were yelling at me, saying why did I attack, but that’s what racings all about. Anyone that doesn’t want to win shouldn’t be out here.”

  

In a high-speed downhill finish into the Homestead Resort on stage 7 of the Tour DuPont, Bobby was just beat at the finish line by professional star Phil Anderson, and finised second, but he was one place ahead of Greg LeMond. Not bad for a 20 year-old amateur. He was even interviewed with Greg LeMond by Phil Liggett at breakfast the next morning. Bobby would go on to finish 10th on G.C.

  

Following the Tour DuPont Bobby won the Everett Classic, a National Calendar Race in Washington State. He was by far the strongest rider in the field, and had a big enough lead to raise his arms in victory at the finish.

  

Next up for Bobby was the Olympic Trials. Cycling in the Olympics was still an amateur only event, and Bobby seemed to be a lock for the team that would compete on Barcelona. Problem was, the road team was limited to three members, and one of the three spots was up for grabs at the Trials. Tim Peddie, a virtual unknown, won the Olympic trials, and 1988 Olympian Bob Mionski, and Lance Armstrong were named as the coaches selections. Bobby was selected as an alternate for the team, but did not get to compete in the Olympics. He was disappointed, but looked forward to turning pro.