Roadrunner is indeed a good magazine, and it's with great fondness and pride that I can say I personally knew the founder and editor, before his untimely death last year.
Christian Neuhauser was a truly passionate and friendly guy. The kind of person that truly represents our sport in the best way possible; and I think that showed in the pages of the magazine.
I met him in Asheville, NC during the Honda Hoot years ago, before the magazine was ever started. He and his friend happened to be staying at the same hotel we were at, so after the first long day of exploring the parkways, we arrived back at the hotel and shared some cold beers in the parking lot under the floodlights and telling tall tales.
The rest of that week, we rode together as a group, and Chris was the first guy I'd ever seen make a seemingly ratty Triumph Tiger dance like it was a full-on sportbike. We'd pull over for a smoke break and he's pull off his helmet to reveal that sly grin like "didn't think the ol' Trumpet had it in her huh?"
The following year we were back at the Hoot and Chris was set up in the vendor's area, with a booth promoting Roadrunner for the first year. My friend Dave and I strolled by largely unaware until Chris shouted out "Scott! Dave! Hey guys! Good too see you again!"
It always stuck with me that this guy remembered us after a year, and made it seem like we were lifelong friends. He was just that kind of guy. I am saddened on some level when I hear that any rider has passed on in an accident, but Christian's death really bothered me for awhile. We were mere short time riding acquaintances, but it felt like losing a good friend.
Roadrunner Magazine is his legacy, carried on by his widow and staff, and it's a fine publication. I'd recommend it to any rider. Very well rounded, good writing, and balanced reporting.
