About Us

Gary Rogers

I found the sport of cycling through my in-laws. I started on a used-two sizes too small Schwinn loaned to me from Mandi’s parents. Ten mile road rides started my addiction to go further. After purchasing my first road bike and doing some charity rides I was hooked. Then I slowly went to the dark side…the dirt is where I belong. I got into racing XC and loved racing my Salsa Single Speed. Then I wanted to meet my lovely bride half way since she stuck to the tarmac so we got a gravel tandem The Salsa Powderkeg. Some of my most memorable rides are with her on that marriage counseling machine. My enjoyment now is the long and grueling ones…where you find your weaknesses mentally and physically and break those barriers. I have raced 6hr…12hr and 24hr mtb races & Leadville 100 pushing my limits. My favorites are the Gran Gravel 500 and any event Mandi is willing to do on the tandem. My ride or die partner!! Mandi and I spent many hours over the years driving to rides/races/events talking about what it would be like to open a bike shop. A giant leap of faith and here we are sharing our passions and growing the cycling community in our area.

Mike M.

Meet Mike, a true cycling enthusiast with a lifelong passion for bikes. As a teenager in the early '90s, Mike started riding "adult" bikes on his dad's old Schwinn Varsity. He spent countless hours exploring his hometown on two wheels, putting miles and miles behind him.

It wasn't long before Mike saved up enough money to put his first "mountain bike" on layaway at a local bike shop. Though it turned out to be a hybrid, not a true mountain bike, it was enough for Mike to start hitting the flood plains and trails where all the 4X4s went mudding. He soon upgraded to an actual mountain bike, discovering the joys of off-road riding and racing.

Fast forward thirty years and Mike is still as passionate about cycling as ever. He's held multiple careers, but his love of bikes has remained a constant throughout, bringing him back to the bike shops. In fact, Mike even got his first job at a bike shop because of his passion for the sport.

Over the years, Mike has ridden and raced mountain bikes, road bikes, and triathlons, always striving to push himself to new limits. He's also coached athletes and kids - including his own two daughters - in MTB, triathlon, and road racing. Additionally, Mike has volunteered his time to trail stewardship and cycling advocacy organizations, always looking for ways to give back to the cycling community.

Today, Mike continues to work at the bike shop, sharing his passion for bicycles and the sport of cycling with friends and customers alike. Whether it's fixing up an old bike or helping someone find their perfect ride, Mike is always happy to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for all things cycling.

Mike Y.

I started cycling way back in the mid-1980’s as a way to get to swim practice with my friends. After college, I got into triathlons, completing nine Ironman’s, and ultra running. I eventually found my way back to cycling as my main hobby and now enjoy gravel racing, ultra distance events, and bike packing. However, far and away, my favorite ride every week is an easy one hour ride to a coffee shop with my wife of over 30 years, Stephanie. Before joining R3, I spent nearly 25 years in the corporate world, but now consider myself a recovering attorney and aspiring bike mechanic. At the shop, I enjoy working on custom build projects and helping others find the right bike for them and their goals.

Andy

Ask my mom and she can confirm how many times we went back to the local Family Video to rent a copy of Rad. But the BMX dream comes hard to a poor boy from the sticks. The paper route brought the cash for the bike but skills with the wrench kept it rolling. Years of hard work brought about semi-pro status, but willingly throwing yourself down stairs can take its toll. The time came when I had to concentrate more on the pedaling than the stunts and I had to get something bigger than 20". I found that big wheels roll best in the dirt and now-a-days I find myself exploring the trails and dirt roads, sometimes even sleeping out there. Pedaling is my passion, but wrenching pays the bills.