Review: Frenzy Hills Mountain Bike Race
The inaugural Frenzy Hills mountain bike race put on by Aravaipa Rides was one very cool event. Some of this…
Visiting Seattle with a Kid
Back in September, I took my first trip to Seattle with a kid. Well, not just any random kid –…
Recap: The 2019 Tour de Scottsdale
This was the big year of my big comeback to the 70-mile course of the Tour de Scottsdale. That was…
Is the Toyota RAV4 PHEV Right For You?
Toyota is making headlines over its new RAV4 PHEV. What does that bunch of letters even mean? It’s easy –…
Do Bicycle Safety Cameras Really Help?
Bicycle safety cameras are a big deal right now. More cyclists are worried about getting run over by drivers. Some…
We All Need to Stop Being Wusses and Eat Crickets
Americans need to stop being wusses and eat crickets. This hit me as I finished off an Impossible Burger. Or…
The Taylor House Ride in Flagstaff – What You Should Know
I just did the Taylor House ride for the second time. I previously did it more than 10 years ago,…
It’s Time to Fix How We Renew a Passport in the US
The process to renew a passport in America is needlessly slow and archaic. I went through that 20th Century, postage-stamp…
One Year With an Electric Car
I’ve now driven more than one year with an electric car. I want to share a few thoughts about what…
The Best Workouts in Scottsdale
There is no shortage of ways to burn calories and all of them claim to be the best, so I…
Papago Plaza is “Dilapidated.” And That Was the Plan.
Papago Plaza in Scottsdale is all but abandoned these days. And don’t think for a second that’s not by design.…
Chevron and its Push Against Electric Cars
Chevron is using retirees to scare people away from electric vehicles. That’s according to a story in The Arizona Republic.…
No, the Pool Noodle Bike Hack Isn’t Great. At All.
Someone put a pool noodle on a bike to keep drivers away. And now media outlets are all over the…
Reborn Marzocchi Bomber Z2: Good News for Thrifty Riders
If you need a solid but relatively affordable mountain bike fork, you should be excited about the Marzocchi Bomber Z2.…
Bike Test: Electra Sprocket 1 and Giro Scamp MIPS Helmet
Here’s a long overdue discussion of the Electra Sprocket 1 bike and Giro Scamp MIPS helmet. We picked these items…
Bicycle Infrastructure is Cycling’s Big Problem
Better bicycle infrastructure could solve a lot of transit problems. More people on bikes means fewer cars on the roads,…
Rio Salado Bike Path: A Ride Guide
The Rio Salado bike path is one of the most-overlooked places to ride in metro Phoenix. It’s a 16-mile stretch…
The 737 MAX: One Refreshed Version Too Far
Here’s the big problem with the Boeing 737 MAX: Both Boeing and the airlines are forcing a past-its-prime design to…
Why Craft Beer Fans Should Try Sahti in Finland
I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest…
5 Easy Tips to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
I’m doing everything possible to kill single-use plastic water bottles since around 2010. During that time, I’ve used everything from…