When the COVID-19 travel window opened up in the spring of 2022, we decided to make our move out of the country and spend four … Read the rest
Category: Adventures
Getting off the beaten path – do-it-yourself and organized adventures welcome!
7 Things to Know About McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park is kind of my “homefield” when it comes to mountain biking. I probably ride more at Brown’s Ranch, but I race … Read the rest
Jangover Ride 2021 — 5 Quick Thoughts
Jangover Ride at a Glance
Categories
++12 Hour Solo, Duo, Trio & Quad
++6 Hour Solo & Duo
++31 Mile Solo | 15.5 Mile Solo… Read the rest
Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz – A Few Thoughts from a Visitor
Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz at a Glance
- Where to Rent
- Where to Ride
- A Few Thoughts on the Rental Bike
- Where to Refuel
- Other
A Trip on the KTX Train in South Korea
The KTX Train at a Glance
- Originally based on the French TGV.
- Want to go 190mph? No problem!
- Super-smooth ride.
- Cheaper than Amtrak.
(This post … Read the rest
The Best Canals in Phoenix for Riding a Bike
I’m trying to figure out the best canals in Phoenix for riding a bike. We have enough of them – something like 180 miles worth.… Read the rest
What’s Up with the Pyramid Peak Mountain Bike Trails?
The Pyramid Peak mountain bike trails are not in the Top 10 of most-talked-about places to ride in Arizona. Really, probably not in the Top … Read the rest
7 Facts about Mountain Biking at Brown’s Ranch
Brown’s Ranch Mountain Biking at a Glance
- Four Trailheads
- More than 165 miles of trails
- Well-constructed trails
- Endless Options
- eBikes are Not Allowed.
- Watch for
Two Nights on the Fanxipan Express
[I originally wrote this as a guest post for a website that no longer exists. I’m republishing it to preserve one of my more interesting … Read the rest
Mountain Biking the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
I rarely ever get out to the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve. It’s one of the newer bits of municipal open space in Phoenix, but it’s … Read the rest
Mountain Biking in Estrella Mountain Park
Mountain biking in Estrella Mountain Park near Phoenix is, for me, a lot like eating at one of the ubiquitous fast-food joints with “berto’s” in … Read the rest
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 work week and goes … Read the rest
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 good thing.
But a lot … Read the rest
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 was by design, and some … Read the rest
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 the plan.
Back in … Read the rest
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, and exactly three things … Read the rest
Here’s How to Climb Mount St. Helens
I’ve always wanted to climb Mt St Helens. The utter transformation after its early 80s eruption fascinates me, and provides a great reminder that … Read the rest
The Top 2 Places on my Travel List are Now Gone
This week, I found out that one of the places in the world that I want to visit most is no longer accessible. Back in … Read the rest
Tour de Mesa: 6 Things to Know
A few weekends ago, I rode the 2018 Tour de Mesa. It was my first of the Perimeter Cycling events held in the Valley after … Read the rest
Gravel Bikes: Advice for Buying and Building
After riding the same road bike since 1999, I’ve decided to replace it. Just a few years ago, I had it — a Lemond Zurich … Read the rest