About Ron Ulmer
Lived 1913 – 1989 (aged 76). Ron Ulmer was a New Zealand sport cyclist.
Ronald Edward Ulmer (6 September 1913 – 27 December 1989) was a New Zealand track cyclist. He was born in Wellington.
Biography In the 1938 British Empire Games he competed in the 10 miles track race, the 1 km time trial (coming 6th), and the sprint (coming 4th).
He was a national champion several times over and later proprietor of Bluebird Cycles in Petone in the Hutt Valley.
He was the father of junior road cycling champion Gary Ulmer and the grandfather of Olympic cyclist Sarah Ulmer, who said in 1991 that she had inherited Ron Ulmer's 1950 Zeus cycle from her father.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Ulmer?
New Zealand racing cyclist (1913-1989)
When was Ron Ulmer born?
Ron Ulmer was born on 6 September 1913.
When did Ron Ulmer die?
Ron Ulmer died on 27 December 1989.
What was Ron Ulmer's occupation?
Ron Ulmer was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Ron Ulmer?
Ron Ulmer was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Ulmer. https://biography.guide/ron-ulmer/
MLA: "Ron Ulmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-ulmer/.
Chicago: "Ron Ulmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-ulmer/.
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