After a year’s hiatus, RTR’s feature editor Rob Templin couldn’t wait to make a return trek to Las Vegas for the annual Interbike show. Well, maybe we’re exaggerating a bit about Rob’s enthusiasm for a return visit to Vegas but who can resist a city built on hype and the ability to sell you on any version of reality that you might desire? keep reading...

Here in California, Starbucks has made it a bit easier to breathe OUTSIDE at all of their shops with a new non-smoking policy for the patio areas. If you’re reading this, you probably don’t smoke, so make sure to thank your local Starbucks shop for the new policy (and mention to other shopping centers that you’ll do biz with shops that have such policies). Personally, I had to deal with A LOT of abuse from smokers over the years outside my favorite coffee shop (basically had to go inside to enjoy my particular vice - but at least it doesn’t impact the health of others!). The smokers even started complaining about my bike out front of the store (even though it didn’t get in the way) … they knew I was part of several anti-smoking programs here in Orange County to ban outdoor smoking where possible. Now the cyclists in our various clubs can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air while having a cup of joe. Yes, YOU can make a difference … in this economy retailers will listen to your concerns! keep reading...

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Featured Rider: Andrew Gustafson
One of the more fun aspects of running our tours to exotic destinations is the riders we get to meet; as well as hearing their life stories. It’s always impressive to see someone accomplish their goals, set records, and win medals or awards … and even more impressive when someone overcomes some tough challenges and horrendous crashes to return to our sport. keep reading...

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After a nasty downhill crash at the Davis Double Century many years ago … keep reading...

“Hey Rob”, the voice behind me in the crowd was asking, “how are you doing”? As anyone that has worked a major trade show knows, this would be a greeting asked many, many times over the course of the event as once-a-year friends attempt to reconnect. Business on the run as all of us try our best to catch up on a year’s worth of history in a few minutes of face-to-face conversation. keep reading...

(T@H thread regarding the Texas couple killed by driver / hit from behind on road shoulder) keep reading...

The beginnings to this particular recumbent review was a long – if a bit circuitous - journey that began with a much different form of transportation; one far removed from my passion all things two wheels. Ironically, I didn’t know much about bicycles or recumbents when my dad introduced me to the RANS name through his own particular love of flying many, many years ago. keep reading...

Check out our first e-mail newsletter … each month we’ll offer an interesting article or two, as well as information about our upcoming tours and events. Sign-up for your own free subscription … keep reading...