Matt Butterman takes a look at influences that helped the present popularity of the 650b wheel. Updated August 9th with Tom Ritchey's contributions to the development of the 650b's use in mountain biking added.

Chuck Schmidt owns a track bike, adapted for fixed gear road use, custom built by renowned Nevada builder Roland Della Santa.

Bikes from the monthly Velo-Retro Rose Bowl Vintage ride in Pasadena, California are profiled in this series. This feature is on a Gianni Motta Personal 2001 owned by Scott Sorbe.

Vari-Wall has a history with cycling that is far more expansive than even industry insiders are aware. Vari-Wall president, Randy Alexoff, gives a detailed, sometimes surprising, account of the company's history in this two-part feature.

Brian Ignatin visits Southern California and finds a charming, low-key retro scene that stole his heart away.

True Temper will continue production of bicycle tubes, unofficially, until the middle of 2017. Meanwhile Henry James continues to look for a successor.

The Meet Your Maker event on July 23, hosted by Bruce Gordon Cycles in Petaluma, featured a swap meet as well as a ride.

A bigger venue and format changes are expected to draw larger crowds for the 2016 event