VVA is one of the more mysterious founding fathers of mt-biking, as well as a source of the revival of road racing in America. He inspired Greg Lemond and others with his unsponsored, half-starved European and Olympic racing exploits. In the 70's, he set the first 'RAAM' record, riding back and forth nonstop across the U.S., which was when he gave himself his name. He has hosted legendary offroad eventssome which involved prizes in the form of roadkill.
His notorious newsletter of race results and stories was the first home of this long-running prose-poem about days and nights offroad, in the natural and cultural outback. These are put-you-there tales any cultural explorer can relate to--and be surprised by.
The DRRTE--plus new episodes--is showcased here along with media-reprints from VVA's heyday and dirt road scene. Illustrated; with artful glimpses of his other projects, including coin art, t-shirts, posters, and stamps.