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VIDEO: Stationary biker “Uncle” Louis gets his own cartoon
Wed, Aug 4, 2010 | by Michael Morain
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Remember “Uncle” Louis Hammer, the 90-year-old farmer who pedaled a stationary bike and cheered on RAGBRAI riders as they rode past his farm near Pocahontas?
Of course you do. The guy’s a legend.
Well, two of his new fans, riders Greta Songe and John Martinek, are making a short animated film about him. (Songe, by the way, is part of the Tiny Circus animation team that worked out of the Airstream trailer for the past two years at the Des Moines Arts Festival.)
Here’s a clip from the cartoon, which is still a work in progress:
– Michael Morain
6 Responses on “VIDEO: Stationary biker “Uncle” Louis gets his own cartoon”
Laurel
August 4, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Yay Uncle Louie! I’m his great-niece and I couldn’t be more proud 
I hope I end up being as cool as he is at 90.
Don
August 4, 2010 at 2:02 pm
We stopped and talked with Louie and he was definitely a highlight of the ride. A very nice and fun man!
Holly Eberhart
August 4, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Hey! I am the Holly Eberhart he was waiting for on the ride! It was such a treat to meet Mr. Hammer!
Eric
August 5, 2010 at 7:22 am
Yeah Uncle Louie. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I rode by. Reminded me of my Uncle Lou. Was a NYC Cop for 25 years. Then when he retired he tought yoga to seniors. Way to get better as you get older !!
Larry Mueller
August 25, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Well Mr Hammer,
You’ve made the internet! Congrats! Too Funny!
Larry
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Sharon
August 4, 2010 at 11:43 am
I saw this gentleman along the route. Did not know who he was. It’s nice to read stories about what you see on the ride. See you next year, Uncle Louis.