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Full Throttle Days

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Full Throttle Days

By 2004, RoadRUNNER was growing steadily. Our readership expanded, and we began selling the magazine in most major bookstores across the U.S. and Canada. We had built experience and momentum. We’d found our rhythm and were proud of what we accomplished. Maps were always the foundation of RoadRUNNER.

From a Basement Office to Industry Recognition

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From a Basement Office to Industry Recognition

For several years, RoadRUNNER was run from a basement. It served its purpose until we brought on a sales director. Suddenly, there was a second phone ringing constantly and even less room to breathe. Sometimes, Mike Miller had to step out into the backyard just to take a call in

The Beginning of a New Journey

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The Beginning of a New Journey

In 1999, we settled in Clemmons, NC, embracing the adventure of a new home in a new country. Bit by bit, we found our footing, building friendships and growing more comfortable with our surroundings. We loved the rolling countryside, the proximity to both the mountains and the ocean, and the

The Unexpected Turn

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The Unexpected Turn

The memories of our journeys along Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway stayed vivid in mine and Christian’s minds (see column in Apr ‘25). Back in Austria, we returned to our daily routines, working and making ends meet, but the thrill of those adventures refused to fade. One

Christa's Journal—Our First American Adventure | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

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Our First American Adventure

My husband Christian and I grew up in Austria, a mountainous country of endless winding passes and deep valleys. The stunning landscapes were the backdrop to our childhoods, instilling in us a love for adventure. In the ‘90s, we discovered our passion for motorcycling, which allowed us to explore the