Nothing gets me as excited quite like a new mountain bike trail. Or even a re-routing of an old favorite trail.
Ever since McDowell Mountain … Read the rest
Category: Fitness
Stories about gettin’ your sweat on.
Travel Blogs or Guidebooks: Who Do You Trust”
It’s one of those days when I feel like torturing a travel guide editor. I imagine stuff involving ants, honey, jumper cables and possibly a … Read the rest
3 Awesome Things People do to Mountain Bikes – Part 1
Awhile ago, I posted 6 Horrible Things People Do to Mountain Bikes. Let’s flip it the the positive side – here are some awesome … Read the rest
What’s Your Oldest Bike Gear”
Back in my bike shop days, the other mechanics liked to say I was like junkyard owner Fred Sanford from the old TV series. I … Read the rest
Cool Content – Great Finds from Other Blogs
This is the first time I’ve published a post that’s just about other content. I plan to do it more — maybe once every two … Read the rest
Hot Yoga University in Scottsdale – My Review
Hot Yoga University at a Glance
- Excellent instructors
- Focused on hot yoga, but they also have non-heated classes
- Reasonably priced
- Since COVID, they’ve worked to
The Mountain Bike That Changed Everything
There’s one mountain bike that made my life better.
It didn’t have any carbon fiber or hydraulic disc brakes. Its only suspension was my arms … Read the rest
Heavy Metal Hammerfest: Thoughts from a Spectator
I just went to my first cyclocross race. And after seeing it in-person, I have to agree with Dr. John’s assessment: “Words hardly do … Read the rest
Hike Destinations: Landmannalaugar Versus Tongariro
Bacon or chocolate” A pint of craft beer or a wedge of aged gouda” The family dog or cat”
Picking my favorite hike destination is … Read the rest
Merino Wool/Bamboo from tasc Performance: Review
Winter is coming.
That’s not my favorite quote from A Game of Thrones. It’s just a fact, and it makes me happy after another … Read the rest
Civilian Bikes Young Turk – My Thoughts
NOTE (10/2021): This post is really, really, ridiculously old. Civilian Bikes has changed a lot. I plan to update this with more current info.
Big … Read the rest
The Olympic Games – Why I Won’t Watch
The pricetag for the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in London was $42 million, according to Sports Illustrated. The same article says the … Read the rest
Rise Energy Foods, Tested On the Besseggen Trail in Norway
A boxful of Rise energy foods got me through two of my big days in a recent trip to Norway. It was only my second … Read the rest
Norway – Hike in the Land of the Giants
Jotunheimen isn’t a place I’d ever thought about until seeing the movie Thor.
There. I admitted it. Sometimes I need a little mindless entertainment. … Read the rest
Mountain Bike Repair – It’s OK to Ask for Help
Running isn’t really my thing. But if I want to snag a decent time at the Midnight Sun Runin Norway, I have to train. That’s … Read the rest
Night Mountain Biking – McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Mountain biking in the moonlight is back: McDowell Mountain Regional Park once again has its night mountain bike rides going for the summer. The May … Read the rest
The Warrior Dash – Everything You NEED to Know
The Warrior Dash brings a lot of people here to WanderingJustin.com. Or more accurately, questions about it. I’ve looked through your search terms and written … Read the rest
Arizona Mountain Bike Racer’s Hanoi Bike Tour
Rich Maines is one of the faster mountain bike racers in Arizona. The guy absolutely flies on a singlespeed.
Even better, Rich makes a strong … Read the rest
Scottsdale Night Run 2012: Quick Race Review
UPDATE (May 13): According to the Scottsdale Night Run Facebook page, someone stole the first water station. I’m still confused about why someone thinks … Read the rest
Hi Seoul 10K Race – A Running Adventure Abroad
Being a large Caucasian guy in South Korea is a weird experience. As I warm up for the Hi Seoul 10K run, a TV news … Read the rest