Voice of reason? Bah!
This is one sad way to keep their tribe working. The people who own the bikes are their best advertisements and promoters, to not treat them well is weak. This publication and the RAT itself really isnt run too well. It shouldnt be an issue as to have to re-up in order to get the rag. As for the RAT, the locals seem quite inconsistent in getting people involved, the networking is weak, and they need to see if they can cater to smaller events to gain more comradery.
