8 Versatile Camping Essentials for New Campers
Camping Essentials at a Glance Light sources A decent fixed-blade knife Tools for starting a fire A way to carry…
Recap: 2020 Aravaipa Jangover Ride
The answer is the Aravaipa Jangover Ride. The question is, what race starts just a few hours after a long…
What You Need to Know About Paradise Valley Bike Rides
It’s ironic: Paradise Valley is a pretty good place to ride a bike most of the time. Yet the town…
Testing the SOS Hydration Mix
Hydration is the difference between a good ride and a low-down, cramp-filled, no-good sufferfest that will make you regret ever…
Bicycling in Southern California – A Quick Guide
Bicycling in Southern California is a real treat, especially if you’re from the desert like I am. Even in June,…
5 Tips for Buying a Titanium Bike
If you’re thinking about buying a titanium bike, I understand why. You’re probably after a combination of ride quality, cool…
Abandoned Movie Theaters of Scottsdale
South Scottsdale is nothing like the palm trees-and-golf courses luxury destination you expect it to be. My neighborhood is full…
It’s hot. Let’s talk about summer hydration.
It’s not even June yet, and I’m already doing my usual summer hydration stuff when I exercise. Beating cramps and…
COVID-19 Quarantine is Getting People Outdoors. But There’s a Problem.
COVID-19 is driving a lot of people outdoors to find some relief from the quarantine. On the surface, that’s a…
Where to Ride on the Grand Canalscape Bike Path
My local news outlets recently had a bunch of headlines about the Grand Canalscape bike path. Most were breathlessly impressed…
I Rode a Singlespeed for 3 Years. Then I Tried Full Suspension Again.
I’ve been riding a singlespeed mountain bike for the last three years. During that time, my 2011 Santa Cruz Superlight…
VIDEO: The Pivin Loop and Papago Park
The Pivin Loop at Papago Park has become unbelievably fun over the past few years. It didn’t even exist until…
What Does it Cost to Use a Blink Charging Station?
Back in September, the cost to use Blink EV charging took a slight dive. They switched from time-based charging to…
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…