This week’s 10 Tracks is in memory of our good friend Ralph Eberspacher who would have been 56 today. The playlist was compiled by some of Ralph’s closest friends, affectionately known as the Path Lords, due to their propensity for urban hijix on Fort Collins’ paths and trails.

Do something cool today, Ralph would have.

Happy Birthday, Ralphy.

Ralph passed away in an avalanche on Christmas Eve 2021. The following video was produced by Ralph’s longtime friend, Bryan Simpson. The video captures the essence of a life well-lived. Snapshots of a life full of adventures and friends. From an all-American boy growing up in the ’70s and ’80s to a man loved by everyone lucky enough to know him.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Much like New Belgium Brewing, the Rio is synonymous with Fort Collins cycling. Patrick McGaughran, the owner of all five Colorado Rios opened the first restaurant here in Fort Collins in 1986. He first sponsored an elite road team in 1999. His title sponsorship of that team continues nearly 25 years later and has catapulted riders like Tejay van Garderen, Chad Haga and Mara Abbot into the World Tour. In addition to the elite road team, Pat has advertised on YGR since 2009 (my second…

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