An instigator in the modern era of riding dirt trails on road bikes, Tom Ritchey recalls his early years as a cyclist with a bike built for the occasion.

Vintage bicycle collector Brian Ignatin is heading to Paso Robles for his second time out at Eroica California, and offers useful advice for first-timers at the event.

Handbuilt custom bicycles spanning several eras will be ridden and displayed at Paso Robles, California, April 8-10, in the second edition of the historic and cultural cycling celebration that is Eroica California.